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'Slow Horses' Season 3 With Creator Will Smith

Dec 27, 2023
Will Smith, creator of 'Slow Horses', joins Chris and Andy to discuss the show's fast production schedule, working with Gary Oldman, and the balance between future stories and current narrative. They also compare character dynamics in the book to casting choices in the show.
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Season 3's Tonal Shift

  • 'Slow Horses' Season 3 dramatically shifts tone into a gunfight-heavy finale, distinguishing this season from its predecessors.
  • This shift demonstrates the show's flexibility to experiment with different storytelling approaches each season.
INSIGHT

Each Season is a New Story

  • The show reinvents itself every season by trying new types of stories akin to different movie genres.
  • This approach keeps it fresh and maintains audience confidence in the series' ongoing evolution.
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Emotional Beats Elevate Action

  • The emotional connections between characters provide strong foundations that support and enhance the show's action sequences.
  • These relational dynamics make the action scenes more impactful and engaging for viewers.
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