Soldato
My gf and I are loving this series. Oldman has a golden character!
“and I advise you to keep the windows open”
“and I advise you to keep the windows open”
Slow Horses
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The big difference is that these stories are far more realistic. You would probably hate Smiley movies and books - mostly about waiting around.
Whilst I liked Jack Ryan series I did think that US infiltrating Kremlin by helicopter and killing the Russian president as bit ott.
Soldato
Realistic? Oh come on eh. The original BBC TTSS and Smiley's People series was vastly superior to this!
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And subtle
Same here, the only negativity I’ve witnessed is on this thread, I was quite surprised.
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I take back my criticism now that I’ve started watching series two. It’s a far better story than series one.
Soldato
Quite enjoying this season. Roddy is hilarious, his scooby 'BI6 ROD' kitted out with all those LEDs with him rocking out to Maiden
Disapointed with this season, plotline was meh, the "siege" in the archive was unconvincing and laughable, and not enough Gary Oldman.
I think what this show could really do with is a "prequel" kind of season where we could see how Lamb ended up the the way he is, sadly the other characters barring Standish aren't interesting enough to uncover, plus they're all pretty newish.
I've enjoyed it, but the whole thing kind of falls apart when Lamb isn't on screen, the younger characters lack any depth and they don't convince as people who were ever in the Secret Services.
I understand it's meant to be lighearted and not TTSP or any Le Carre for that matter but even still, to pull off a "spy" drama it has to remain credible.
I think what this show could really do with is a "prequel" kind of season where we could see how Lamb ended up the the way he is, sadly the other characters barring Standish aren't interesting enough to uncover, plus they're all pretty newish.
I've enjoyed it, but the whole thing kind of falls apart when Lamb isn't on screen, the younger characters lack any depth and they don't convince as people who were ever in the Secret Services.
I understand it's meant to be lighearted and not TTSP or any Le Carre for that matter but even still, to pull off a "spy" drama it has to remain credible.
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Soldato
S3 was ok nothing great and as above the combat was laughable with the amount of plot armour characters had, I do wonder if in the preview for s4 that it's a bait and switch for 'one of my team just died'
Soldato
Yeh I did think the whole full team of trained and fully armed 'soldiers' against the slow horses was a bit silly, but still enjoyed it.
I don't take it too seriously, it's a nice easy watch.
I don't take it too seriously, it's a nice easy watch.
Soldato
‘Slow Horses’ Renewed for Season 5 at Apple TV+ (EXCLUSIVE)
Apple TV+ MI5 drama 'Slow Horses,' which stars Gary Oldman and Kristin Scott Thomas, has been renewed for a fifth season.
variety.com
Not that surprised with the announcement
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First 2 seasons were better than 3 but its still a good watch. Gary Oldman simply steals the show every time he's on screen. I agree a pre-qual might be good showing Lamb, Standish, Cartwright's grandad and Kristin Scott-Thomas' character.
‘Slow Horses’ Renewed for Season 5 at Apple TV+ (EXCLUSIVE)
Apple TV+ MI5 drama 'Slow Horses,' which stars Gary Oldman and Kristin Scott Thomas, has been renewed for a fifth season.
Not that surprised with the announcement
Looks like theres 13 Slough House books, so plenty left to go at.
Associate
so it been renew for single season this time as normally it renew for 2 season filmed back to back like season 1 & 2 and season 3 & 4.
Soldato
Apple Original so no at the moment (I think)