The amazing spy drama series Slow Horses has returned with its much-anticipated fourth season on Apple TV+ on September 4, 2024.
With 100% ratings on Rotten Tomatoes, it continues to keep fans on the edge of their seats, especially with a shocking twist involving the main character, River Cartwright, played by Jack Lowden.
A Shocking Twist in Episode 1
The premiere episode of Season 4, titled “Identity Theft,” leaves viewers questioning the fate of River Cartwright.
Right from the start, we see the focus on River and his relationship with his grandfather, David Cartwright, portrayed by the legendary Jonathan Pryce.
David is a retired MI5 officer who is now struggling with memory loss and a delusion that he may be on a hit list. This confusion plays a key role in what happens next.
As River seemingly visits his grandfather’s apartment, David, lost in his delusions, mistakes him for an intruder and shoots him in the head.
This sudden, shocking event leads everyone to believe that River is dead. The rest of the episode revolves around the Slough House team trying to figure out if the man David shot is truly his grandson.
Was River Cartwright Really Killed?
While the body found in David’s apartment has River’s ID and wallet, some, including Gary Oldman’s character Jackson Lamb, seem suspicious about the whole situation.
Lamb, who leads the Slough House team, is notably unfazed by River’s supposed death. His calm demeanor suggests that he might know something others don’t.
The show masterfully plays with the audience’s expectations. Although it seems that River is dead, the story takes a twist by the end of the episode.
Lamb visits Catherine Standish, who used to be his office assistant and a mentor to River. During this confrontation, Lamb pushes her into admitting the truth—that River is still alive.
The Truth is Revealed
It turns out that River staged his own death. According to Catherine, he is now living off the grid somewhere in Europe.
The final scene of the episode confirms this when we catch a brief glimpse of River walking through the French countryside, alive and well.
This revelation raises new questions for viewers. Why did River fake his own death? What does this mean for his future with MI5? As Season 4 progresses, these mysteries will likely be unraveled, keeping fans hooked.
What’s Next for Slow Horses?
With this shocking twist, Season 4 is shaping up to be one of the most thrilling yet. The slow-building suspense around River’s faked death is sure to play a major role in upcoming episodes.
Fans can expect more spy games, undercover missions, and tension-filled moments as River’s reasons for going into hiding are explored.
The series continues to shine thanks to its stellar cast, including Gary Oldman, Jack Lowden, and Jonathan Pryce, along with its gripping storyline and well-crafted suspense.
Slow Horses has always been about more than just action; it’s a clever exploration of the lives of MI5 agents who work in the shadows, and Season 4 keeps that tradition alive.
