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Completely unrealistic, overexaggeratedly filmed, with spy technology that was already outdated in the 90s and a script from a similar time.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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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

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EludiumQ36May 15, 2022

"Slow Horses" (S01, 6-eps, 40-50+ mins, Apple) is a British counter-terrorism drama with a tinge of comedic elements that derive from MI-5's Slough House, a dumping ground for washed out counter-spies affectionately, er derisively, referred"Slow Horses" (S01, 6-eps, 40-50+ mins, Apple) is a British counter-terrorism drama with a tinge of comedic elements that derive from MI-5's Slough House, a dumping ground for washed out counter-spies affectionately, er derisively, referred to as slow horses. The nut of the plot is an Indian student in London needs to be rescued from domestic terrorists before he's beheaded, and the "slow horses" that should be sidelined with time-wasting paperwork endeavor to contribute to the rescue. The pacing is slow, production values are low budget, and you have to be inside British culture to get alot of the references. Gary Oldman stars as Jackson Lamb, a horrible burned out curmudgeon who insults and denigrates almost anyone in his orbit. He's like "Dr House" without a filter. This turned me off initially but I grew numb to it later. It's a decent watch, and the case is resolved, so if there's a sophomore season, it'd feature a different storyline. I would be more enthusiastic if it had a more attractive cast and tripled its budget.… Expand

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bigb159Jan 27, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Docking points for the least-believable-most-woke villain conceivable. Spoilers: The right-wing extremist sovereign bogeyman has finally had enough. Personified by ugly, uncouth white men in the roughest of UK brogues, these vewy bad nationalists spout racist tropes until they finally muster up the squiggles to begin performing what are all the terrorist tropes that have been perpetrated over and over again in reality for the past several decades.

Don't get me wrong, this is watchable, but annoyingly detached from reality and weirdly attached to woke talking points. I can get past all the role-reversals, to the point that I'm currently appreciating the action sequences, cast and pacing of the show. The mix between action/suspense and deprecative comedy creates a good balance between tension and fun.… Expand

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