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Slow Horses Season 6 Death Explained
Head writer Gaby Chiappe reveals why Emma Flyte's death in Slow Horses Season 6 finale matters.
In brief
Head writer Gaby Chiappe reveals why Emma Flyte's death in Slow Horses Season 6 finale matters. Slow Horses head writer Gaby Chiappe says Emma Flyte's death in the Season 6 finale reflects her character's conflict with MI5 leader Diana Taverner. Originally reported by SlashFilm.
Emma Flyte's Season 6 Death
Head writer Gaby Chiappe says Emma Flyte's death in the Season 6 finale reflects her character's conflict with MI5 leader Diana Taverner.
“When you lose somebody like Coe or Flyte, you just wish it hadn't happened.”
Flyte's Death Scene
Flyte is gunned down by Frank Harkness on the beach during the season's climactic firefight.
Flyte's Character Conflict
Flyte was sacked by Taverner who said, 'You can go to Slough House,' but she refused to accept this.
Head Writer's Reaction
Head writer Gaby Chiappe cried when she first read Flyte's death in Mick Herron's novels and reread it to confirm she was dead.
“I cried when she died in 'Joe Country.' When I read it for the first time, I so didn't want that to be happening.”
Flyte's Impact on Roddy Ho
Roddy Ho's reaction to Flyte's death could mirror Shirley's response to Marcus Longridge's death.
At a glance
Slow Horses head writer Gaby Chiappe says Emma Flyte's death in the Season 6 finale reflects her character's conflict with MI5 leader Diana Taverner.
