I love this show. These agents were put out to pasture yet unfortunately for their boss they continue to stumble into cases. The result is usually a fight to survive. Not your average spy thriller. Lots of humor and bumbling agents. And the seasons are short, which makes for a great binge.
Season 1 starts off slow but it then grabs and tosses you down this hill of brilliant writing and acting. Gary Oldman and Jack Lowden are nothing short of magic in their chemistry. This chemistry and storytelling charges all the way through season 3 and the show has remained captivating and even added an up-tick of action and suspense.
This came highly recommended. What they failed to mention, is that is one of those, boring as hell, British spy dramas, that are somehow so popular in the UK. Season 1 was actually ok, but then followed Season 2 with it's totally uninteresting plot, and you couldn't give a rat's arse about what happens to the characters, as it's so badly written.
Then came Season 3, which is even more ridiculous, with it's lazy writing, ludicrous behaviours and far fetched storyline.
3 episodes in...
First episode was 6/10,
2nd episode 8/10,
3rd episode 10/10
Glad I stuck it out during the first episode as this is turning into a really good show.
Season 2 looks like it's already in the bag. Can't wait to see it.
Update:
Season 2 was even better, right from the beginning. 10/10.
Season 3 looks great as well!
Please get the Hollywood action stuff far away from season 4... S3 was rediculous...
This is a really great show.
Gary Oldman has a top performance and an even greater attitude :laughing:
[tv+] A twist that balances humor and an ironic look at spy stories. Closer to American political thrillers than James Bond movies, it frames the action with a tone reminiscent of the 70s and 80s. And it has the rude and flatulent Jackson Lamb (hilarious Gary Oldman) as the main promoter of this group of outcasts. It's also a story about second chances and a political look at the resurgence of the extreme right.
Absolutely outstanding! First rate spy mystery/thriller, full of nail-biting tension punctuated by whip-smart dialogue with darkly sarcastic humour - the latter mostly c/o Oldman's understatedly spectacular Jackson Lamb. So good that I'm about to buy the book(s) by Mick Herron that the series is drawn from.
I wasn’t so sure about this after seeing the trailers, but Gary Oldman does a good job.
Come for the Gary Oldman-led MI5 fuckups, stay for the infighting of an ultranationlist cell. too bad the themesong sounds like Jermain Clement doing a Mick Jagger impression as a bit. Still, I love every part of it!
I am really enjoying this show. Interesting story and actors are good.
The whole show is great, but Gary Oldman is just pure, solid gold!
....well, booze-addled, cranky, cynical gold, but who's counting?
Season 1 (6.5/10)
Season 2 (5.5/10)
Season 3 (5.5/10)
Overall (5.5/10)
This show is amazing. Gary Oldman steals every scene he's in.
Slow Horses Renewed for Season 5.
This is great :thumbsup: Can't wait for season 4 and 5.
Classic British espionage show. Can’t wait for season 4
The season three starts off great, can't wait for the rest.
I love films and TV series, in which there are outcasts who manage to find a way to redeem themselves, perhaps by ridiculing large organizations. Slow Horses was very successful from this point of view, I liked it very much. And Gary Oldman's performance is a true masterpiece.
Superb show. Really enjoyed it. British certainly know how to make a good spy series!
Great acting and superb cast.
Really one of the best because unconventional spy series of all time.
The second season starts out good. :thumbsup:
Not bad first episode and as per usual Gary Oldman is top class.
Love this show, great cast too!
Why is trakt showing season 3 in up next? Sort yourself out!
i hate this show... who the hell do they think they are, dripping one episode a week?? They are "show horses" but still... you can't do this to fans.
"Slow Horses" delves into the world of the MI5's cast-offs, agents who've fallen from grace, consigned to trivial tasks and dull office work. While the series kicks off with a rather bleak introduction in the first episode, it quickly takes a sharp turn, plunging the team into a high-stakes operation filled with plot twists and surprises.
The show doesn't reinvent the wheel, but it skillfully weaves together all familiar elements of spy thrillers, thanks to its well-crafted writing and a compelling ensemble of characters. It may take a couple of episodes to find your footing, but once you're in, you won't want to stop watching. The showrunners also make excellent use of the series' British qualities, adopting a more grounded and less pyrotechnical approach to tension, always underscored by that distinct, dry humor that will never make you burst into laughter, but still maliciously caress your soft spots.
What sets the first season apart is its ability to engage viewers on both sides of the espionage game, leaving us equally invested in the protagonists and antagonists. The second season goes for a more traditional set of villains (the "Russians"), but still manages to deliver solid entertainment. It was lovely to see again the entire team coming together as a united front to solve the case after all its twists and turns, making for a rewarding viewing experience. Even when you thought the show was sticking to the usual stereotypes, it turns out you had it all wrong. The third season takes the stakes even higher, with the same kind of internal conflicts and intrigues that initially drew me into the series. However, it felt like they went a little overboard with the action sequences. I anticipated the Slow Horses would devise a more intriguing and clever resolution. Instead, the climax unfolds in a surprisingly muscular and implausible manner.
2 episodes in and nothing has happened. Cool opening scene but not worth watching after that.
Trakt, please make up your mind when s2 starts. You gave Thurs 1st then Fri 2nd & now sat 3rd! I watched first 2eps, before they were aired, according to your latest mis-information!
Entertaining. Good acting,and funny at times. Worth your time to binge. Just ignore the hollyeird politics thrown in, it goes by fast.
The use of “right wing nationalist”, as the evil bad guy in the show. Is an obvious wink and nod to the ideologies and beliefs driving the writing, directing, and acting that’s permeating the entertainment industry.
The show is virtually thick with it.
Apart from that, it may actually be enjoyable to watch. But, I suspect the show - will inevitably be a flop when it’s looked back in on history after it’s run it’s course and the funding runs out.
I'm watching this for Gary, but let's be honest, he's almost just a bit actor in this show. You have to watch a few episodes to get into the rhythm of the show, but it's not bad so far. I do love the concept of the "cast offs" of MI6, it's a unique take!
Quick-witted? I'm not so sure about that. Gary Oldman is the strong horse of the cast and the "no-name" actors/actresses keep the story going. As for Kristin Scott Thomas, well, ever since she was made a Dame, she became lazy and sloppy, not to mention the ill choices she makes when choosing roles to play (I. e.: Mrs. Danvers in Rebecca). In this series, her performance is a weak sauce compared to her true potential.
The storyline is good, but I am not happy with the camerawork and cuts. Clumsy at best.
Shout by Jens KraftBlockedParent2022-12-03T17:44:17Z
Well told story with a very passionate cast. second season starts where first ended: great