Slow Horses (2022) · Tastebuds

MI5's most unruly spies are back and under attack.

Follow a dysfunctional team of MI5 agents—and their obnoxious boss, the notorious Jackson Lamb—as they navigate the espionage world's smoke and mirrors to defend England from sinister forces.

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misubisuon TMDB · Oct 20259/10
## **Slow Horses: A Gloriously Grubby Masterclass in Spycraft** Forget the slick, high-tech world of James Bond. In the shadowy corners of London, there’s a crumbling, foul-smelling building on Slough House where failed MI5 agents are sent to rot. They are the "Slow Horses," and their story is the best spy thriller on television. A potent cocktail of whip-smart writing, flawless performances, and unapologetic grit, *Slow Horses* is a near-perfect series that consistently exceeds expectations. ### The Misfits and the Misanthrop The show’s engine, and its greatest triumph, is the dynamic between the disgraced agents and their gloriously offensive boss, Jackson Lamb. Played with sublime, slovenly brilliance by Gary Oldman, Lamb is a masterpiece of character creation. He’s a tactical genius hiding behind a facade of laziness, flatulence, and relentless verbal abuse. Oldman chews the scenery, delivering insults with the precision of a sniper, yet somehow, through the cynicism, you never doubt his razor-sharp intellect or his deeply buried, almost accidental, sense of duty. Opposite him is River Cartwright, the promising agent whose one big mistake landed him in purgatory. Jack Lowden is
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Chandler Danieron TMDB · Dec 20239/10
Source material seems great. Oldman is a wonderful piece of work. Twisty spy craft with good humour. Bureaucratic nonsense and secret dealings.
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TarynsEyeson TMDB · Mar 2026
A little late to this site, and certainly wish I knew about it sooner. This is a fantastic show with a awesome cast with each filling their role incredibly. Gary Oldman is by far a most underrated actor. The plots, dialog, settingsare wonderful. Do not ignore this show.
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