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A photo illustration of Sir Gary Oldman in Slow Horses.
I SPY A HIT

Why You Should Be Watching TV’s Most Underrated Show

The Emmy-nominated series is about to launch its sixth season and should be a way bigger deal.

Emma Fraser

Jack Lowden and Sir Gary Oldman in "Slow Horses," premiering September 16, 2026 on Apple TV.
THE NAME'S...

Gary Oldman Drops James Bond Bombshell

Fans are still arguing over who will be the next 007, but the Oscar winner says he has casting intel.

Meera Navlakha

Gary Oldman
SPOILER ALERT!

‘Slow Horses’ Channels ‘Final Destination’ in Horrific Scene

You’ll never want to walk by scaffolding again.

Emma Fraser

An animated GIF of Sir Gary Oldman in "Slow Horses," farting.
EMISSION CONTROL

Every Gary Oldman Fart in ‘Slow Horses,’ Ranked

This week marks a very special episode of “Slow Horses”: the return of its famous flatulence. To celebrate, we ranked each one.

Geoffrey Bunting

WINDSOR, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 30: Sir Gary Oldman poses after being made a Knight Bachelor at an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle on September 30, 2025 in Windsor, England.  (Photo by Andrew Matthews-WPA Pool/Getty Images)
DARK KNIGHT RISES

Gary Oldman Knighted by Prince William for Services to Drama

The Oscar-winning actor accepted the honor during a ceremony at Windsor Castle.

Tom Sanders

Sir Gary Oldman in 'Slow Horses'
SILENT BUT DEADLY

The Farting Gary Oldman Spy Show Descends Into Buffoonery

The new season of “Slow Horses” doesn’t take itself too seriously—to its detriment.

Nick Schager

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Gary Oldman at the "Slow Horses" Press Line at TV Academy's Inaugural Televerse Festival held at the JW Marriott at L.A. Live on August 14, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
‘NOT MY CUP OF TEA’

Gary Oldman Shares Blunt Reason He Passed on Iconic Role

The actor recounted the time he was in the running to play Edward Scissorhands.

Annie Bang

Gary Oldman performs 'A Christmas Story from MI5'
NOT SO SECRET SERVICE

Hit Fictional Spy Gary Oldman Gets Real-Life Assignment

The Oscar-winning actor slips back into his “Slow Horses” character of Jackson Lamb in the MI5 social media post.

David Gardner

A photo including Gary Oldman in the show Slow Horses on Apple TV+
TINKER TAILOR TOOTING SPY

Gary Oldman’s Farting Spy Keeps ‘Slow Horses’ Worth Watching

The third season of the typically taut espionage series makes some stumbles, but the performance by the Oscar-winner having a ball is more than enough to keep things entertaining.

Nick Schager

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PRINT THE LEGEND

Netflix Blurs Fact and Fiction With ‘Mank’ and ‘The Crown’

“Based on a true story” is Hollywood’s ultimate get out of jail free card, and it usually means you won’t learn much but you will have fun.

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OSCAR BAIT

David Fincher Exposes the Ugliness of Hollywood—on Netflix

David Fincher’s latest explores the making of Orson Welles’ “Citizen Kane.” It’s a flawed, lovingly made film with excellent turns from Gary Oldman and Amanda Seyfried.

Nick Schager

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