Slow Horses

Apple TV | Release Date: April 1, 2022

7.2	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 49 Ratings

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Benny555Jul 23, 2022

A ludicrous reverse-reality plot and a group of "useless spies" but of course only the white male spies turn out to be useless (Moody, Struan, Min). This is standard modern right-on stuff which should be on the BBC, but I guess they couldn'tA ludicrous reverse-reality plot and a group of "useless spies" but of course only the white male spies turn out to be useless (Moody, Struan, Min). This is standard modern right-on stuff which should be on the BBC, but I guess they couldn't afford Gary Oldman, who is the only real reason to watch, apart from a couple of decent action scenes.… Expand

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obscuristApr 30, 2023

Completely unrealistic, overexaggeratedly filmed, with spy technology that was already outdated in the 90s and a script from a similar time. Ridiculous stereotypes from the times when GB did not lose secret documents every week.

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PogoscribeApr 12, 2022

Lots of racist comments, too much witty repartee. Gross comments about bodily functions. And plenty of blood. Also enough purely British language that will just confuse many US viewers. All of that makes it hard to appreciate Gary Oldman’sLots of racist comments, too much witty repartee. Gross comments about bodily functions. And plenty of blood. Also enough purely British language that will just confuse many US viewers. All of that makes it hard to appreciate Gary Oldman’s acting, let alone the plot.… Expand

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VCS2022Sep 24, 2022

Ignore OlivierPiel. He's a moron who gives literally everything a bad review. This is as good as spy thrillers get, it's that simple.

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TVJerryApr 24, 2022

The titlular characters are British MI5 agents who have failed in some way, so they're relegated to a special house where they essentially do nothing. Expectedly, that changes when they get involved with a terrorist abduction that veers offThe titlular characters are British MI5 agents who have failed in some way, so they're relegated to a special house where they essentially do nothing. Expectedly, that changes when they get involved with a terrorist abduction that veers off course. The cast is headed by Gary Oldman, as the sloppy, hard-drinking, often-farting head of this group. Oldman's character is certainly unpleasant and not in an enjoyably quirky way. The rest of the cast plays it straight, including Kristin Scott Thomas as the HQ boss. As a result, the people aren't especially appealing or interesting. Furthering the lack of impact is the investigation, which follows a typical spy/criminal route with plenty of betrayals. The first episode's opening scene is riveting, but that level of action never materializes again. This is a moderately well-made series, but not an original addition to the genre. (Review based on 4 of 6 episodes)… Expand