Slow Horses

[Aqua Letifer]

@Mik said in Slow Horses:

Just watched E1. Liked it. A bit different than the race to see who can make the darkest show. Oldman is of course great fun to watch and the guy who plays Siegfried Farnum on All Creatures is involved. I’ll watch another.

I'd say stick it out for at least half the season. It takes that long to really get a feel for it, but it's still not for everybody.

[George K]

@Aqua-Letifer said in Slow Horses:

I'd say stick it out for at least half the season. It takes that long to really get a feel for it, but it's still not for everybody.

Yes. It's a slow burn, but I found much of the "hostage" story to be awkward, and just a bit too politically correct for me. I haven't gotten that far in the book, so I'll reserve judgment.

But, Oldman is good at erasing so many sins.

[Mik]

E2 and I’m invested in the characters and the story.

[Mik]

OK, finished it today My verdict is thumbs up. I liked the plot and the characters and the tone.

[Aqua Letifer]

@Mik said in Slow Horses:

OK, finished it today My verdict is thumbs up. I liked the plot and the characters and the tone.

Rad. I agree with George's criticisms, but on the whole I still like it despite the shortcomings.

What I like about it: every character kind of belongs to a different genre.
• River & his uncle: Jason Bourne type shit.
• Min & Louisa: romcom with some drama thrown in
• Standish: drama
• Lamb: tragi-comedy
• Roddy: mostly comedy

Kind of a cool way to mess around with tone.

[Mik]

S3 is great so far.

[George K]

I really don't remember much of S2, so I'm reviewing it. I do remember being not so impressed with S2.

Still feel that way.

[bachophile]

season 4 just dropped on apple tv

[Mik]

In E1. Amazing how you can come to love such a thoroughly unlovable cast of characters.

[Aqua Letifer]

@Mik said in Slow Horses:

In E1. Amazing how you can come to love such a thoroughly unlovable cast of characters.

Yep. The definition of comedy is that the characters are worse than reality. In drama, they're better.

What I love about that show are the rare moments when a character drunk-walks into the realm of drama, however temporarily.

[George K]

In book 2.

Just picture Gary Oldman and cast having this exchange:

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“We don’t like being out of the loop.”

“You’re always out of the loop. The loop’s miles away. Nearest you’ll get to being in the loop is when they make a documentary about it and show it on the History Channel. I thought you were aware of that. Oh god, here’s another one.”

Marcus Longridge had appeared behind them, carrying a manila folder. “I’m supposed to give this to—”

Lamb said, “I’ve forgotten your name.”

“Longridge,” said Marcus.

“I don’t want to know. I was making a point.” Lamb plucked a stained mug from the litter on his desk, and threw it at Catherine. River caught it before it reached her head. Lamb said, “Well, I’m glad we’ve had this chat. Now fuck off. Cartwright, give that to Standish. Standish, fill it with tea. And you, I’ve forgotten your name again, go next door and get my lunch. Tell Sam I want my usual Tuesday.”

“It’s Monday.”

“I know it’s Monday. If I wanted my usual Monday, I wouldn’t have to specify, would I?” He blinked. “Still here?”