The Prestige TV Podcast ‘Slow Horses’ Season 4, Episode 4 With Showrunner Will Smith
Sep 25, 2024
Will Smith, an Emmy Award-winning writer and showrunner, joins to discuss the latest twists in 'Slow Horses' Season 4. He elaborates on why Hugo Weaving was the perfect choice for the villain role, shedding light on the complexities of juggling multiple seasons. The conversation includes insights on writing relatable yet grumpy characters and the emotional depth of the show. Additionally, the hosts dive into riveting character dynamics, thrilling plot twists, and even a listener's theory on a character's backstory that adds an intriguing layer to the narrative.
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Personal Stakes Replace Big-Scale Threats
- Season 4 sacrifices some propulsive external threat for a more intimate, emotional arc centered on River and family.
- The payoff likely arrives late in the season via personal reckonings rather than big action set pieces.
Menace Wielded Through Small Gestures
- Hugo Weaving's Frank Harkness blends menace and bemusement to enrich the season's antagonism.
- Small gestures (a smirk, coat flourish) convey decades of history without explicit exposition.
How The Mural Beat Came Together
- Will Smith explains the mural beat combined Jack Lowden's instincts, Adam Randall's direction, and a deliberately uncanny mural design.
- The team shot River small in the frame to emphasize his puzzled, internal reaction.