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To suggest that Slow Horses

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newyearnewnothing · 14/01/2024 19:27

Is the best thing that's been on tv for years??

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Sparsely · 14/01/2024 22:15

It's so funny, I love it. Gary Oldman has the best lines. And he is such an amazing actor. Whatever he's in it always take you a while to realise who he is. Reinvents himself completely for every role.

EasternStandard · 14/01/2024 22:07

Thanks for this just started watching, seems good

MrsPelligrinoPetrichor · 14/01/2024 22:07

Whattobakeiwonder · 14/01/2024 19:31

Interesting. Everyone raves about the book but I did not enjoy it. Is it very slow moving?

I didn't either, gave up after episode 1.

theresnolimits · 14/01/2024 22:06

I’ve found my tribe. We have just finished S2. I love love love it.

All the cast are excellent - of course Gary Oldman is superb but I love Standish, River, Kristen ST, all of them really. It’s such a smart script.

It’s the best thing we’ve watched for ages.

Coffeecup123456 · 14/01/2024 22:03

It’s amazing!!! Full of humour and incredible acting. So glad there’s a season 4 & 5 coming! If you’ve read Spook Street then you’ll know season 4 is going to be the best one yet.

Ohwhatfuckeryitistoride · 14/01/2024 22:00

Prawncow · 14/01/2024 19:43

The Secret Hours. You need to read it.

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Just finished it. HOW coukd they film that?
Do you want to know my theory about Jackson? The slobby persona is a front. He goes home, to his normal suburban house, showers, changes into clean clothes and cooks a nice meal.
Mind, I could be wrong. 😁

Notellinganyone · 14/01/2024 21:54

Absolutely fabulous. I finished last week and wish I’d savoured it more.

Rainsdropskeepfalling · 14/01/2024 21:49

The books (ok in my case audio books) are even better - esp the third series one. And the most recent book is no exception.

Theeternalrocksbeneath · 14/01/2024 21:49

OP you are my kind of people 😄

I thoroughly enjoyed the books but absolutely LOVE the series! Gary Oldman is utter perfection in his role - the whole cast are bloody brilliant!

Toooldforthis36 · 14/01/2024 21:48

Agree. Gary Oldman is disgustingly brilliant.

TiaSeeya · 14/01/2024 21:46

Loved it. Amazing how you can literally smell Gary Oldman 🤢

Also recently loved
Succession
The Lazarus Project
The Bear

Lifestooshort71 · 14/01/2024 21:45

Haven't got Apple so can't watch it but devoured the books as fast as the Library/Amazon could deliver them!

Slowmoles · 14/01/2024 21:43

Have binged all three series over the last couple of weeks.

Best series I've watched in years. Gary Oldman is epic. Stellar cast all round I say.

NancyJoan · 14/01/2024 21:38

Absolutely. Best telly in years.

Rosiesmum23 · 14/01/2024 21:36

WhatAFoolishFool · 14/01/2024 21:16

Hated the season finale of s3. Fell into the usual trap. But loved the humour.

Yep the S3 Finale was not good, but overall Slow Horses is one the best series I've seen in a while. Well worth the subscription imo. I'm now watching Bad Sisters which is also very good.

MandyMotherOfBrian · 14/01/2024 21:26

It’s marvellous. Gary Oldman is disgusting 😂, but excellent. Don’t think there’s a duff one amongst them.

MrsElijahMikaelson1 · 14/01/2024 21:22

It’s bloody brilliant

ShanghaiDiva · 14/01/2024 21:22

newyearnewnothing · 14/01/2024 19:27

Is the best thing that's been on tv for years??

Definitely.

HollyGolightly4 · 14/01/2024 21:21

It's so great. Truly excellent TV, but I want more.

ntmdino · 14/01/2024 21:19

It's great, but I'd say that Severance and For All Mankind are better, if only because just looking at Gary Oldman's character makes my mind conjure up very unwelcome smells.

Tunnocksmallow · 14/01/2024 21:19

I absolutely agree.
The acting is second to none

WhatAFoolishFool · 14/01/2024 21:16

Hated the season finale of s3. Fell into the usual trap. But loved the humour.

FuckingHellAdele · 14/01/2024 21:13

The first series was amazing. Loved the second series too, but I thought it had some silly bits.

Currently halfway through watching series 3 and enjoying it. Jack Lowden is so good, but Gary Oldman is just incredibly, repulsively, fabulous Grin

SchoolQuestionnaire · 14/01/2024 21:08

We love this!! The only thing worth watching.

TheYearOfSmallThings · 14/01/2024 19:59

Whattobakeiwonder · 14/01/2024 19:31

Interesting. Everyone raves about the book but I did not enjoy it. Is it very slow moving?

Same - I was really looking forward to reading the first book but I found it very dull.