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9/10
Slow Horses is back
moviesfilmsreviewsinc12 January 2024
The series, based on Mick Herron's books, is brought to TV by Will Smith and is set in Slough House. Season three begins early in Turkey, with Alison, Katherine Waterston, and Sean Donovan, Sope Dirisu, enjoying their bedroom. A chase across Turkey ensues, and tragedy strikes. After the chase, the characters head to Slough House, where they find old, cardboard filing boxes. River Cartwright, Jack Lowden, and Catherine Standish, Saskia Reeves, follow River Cartwright and Catherine Standish, instructing him on what to do. The series explores the world of espionage and the challenges faced by those not very good at it. The third season of "Slow Horses" begins with a series of snide remarks and mistakes, setting up a suspenseful situation that may continue throughout the rest of the season. The characters, including Louisa Guy (Rosalind Eleazar) and Jackson Lamb (Gary Oldman), are seen as dangerous and obnoxious, respectively. As events take a dramatic turn, the Slow Horses must work together to help one of their own. The show's start with a mix of snide remarks and mistakes sets up the situation that may keep viewers guessing throughout the rest of the season. The show's overall tone is one of suspense and mystery. Slow Horses is back for its third season, with the drama remaining enticing and tension increasing with the intriguing opener and London drama. The project Footprint remains to be seen, but it is expected to be the crux of issues going forward. With two episodes released today, we can't wait too long to find out what happens next. Everything is left on a precarious knife-edge. In the first episode of Slow Horses season 3, Alison, a woman in Istanbul, discovers her partner, John, has been searching for a file called "Footprint" that she has hidden inside her cooking. When John is kicked out, Alison, a talented actor, decides to push the operation forward and contacts her contact to meet. Alison takes a boat across Turkey and chases her pursuer, but manages to reach her meet-spot. She hands over the file to a stranger, who takes her off the balcony and steals it. The story highlights the dangers of letting loose and the importance of trusting instincts. One year later, Catherine is working to ensure River and others are still itemizing boxes at Slough House, despite the slow horses' efforts. Jackson is attending a Service medical but is unhappy with his attitude towards drinking and smoking. Catherine attends a group with John, who is still struggling with guilt and lacks communication. John asks Catherine for advice, mentioning that there will be reckoning after 10 years since Alison's death. Catherine realizes she is in over her head and flees when John brings up Jackson Lamb. Unfortunately, she is taken and kidnapped, bundled in the back of a car. The story highlights the challenges faced by individuals dealing with guilt, guilt, and the consequences of their actions. Ho gets a slap for blackmailing Marcus into hooking him up with Louisa, while Louisa accidentally kicks her "terrible lay" out of the house for eating ice cream. The missing diamond is inside. Jackson and River find Catherine missing and split the team to find her. Shirley traces Catherine's steps to the bridge, where CCTV cameras have been disconnected and one of Catherine's hairpins is on the ground. John rings at the office, sending a picture of Catherine at gunpoint, warning River that she must die in one minute or she will die.
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8/10
Lay off Jackson Lamb
hayley9620 April 2024
Warning: Spoilers
After 12 episodes and two seasons, the show runners have set the tone, created enduring storylines and established the characters. Diana's blindspots are her ego and ambition. River tries too hard. Louisa is racked by guilt. And so on.

However,Jackson Lamb apparently amused the writers so much that three seasons in, they need to waste valuable viewer time reminding us that Jackson has lousy hygiene, farts in public, looks awful and revels in his offensive presence.

ENOUGH! We get it. So, please stop with the fart jokes and not clever observations by other characters as to his awfulness. It takes away from the pace and feel of the show. Please, move on.
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10/10
A Thrilling Ride That Only Gets Better With Time
alex-160297 January 2024
Just wrapped up Season 3 of Slow Horses and I have to say, this show just keeps getting better and better. Every season manages to outdo the last, and that's no small feat. What really strikes me is how the storyline evolves so naturally, yet unpredictably, with each season. It's like the writers are always one step ahead, keeping things fresh and exciting.

Gary Oldman, as Jackson Lamb, is consistently amazing, but it's the whole ensemble that brings this world to life. The way the characters grow and change over the seasons is so well done - it feels like I'm on this journey with them. I also appreciate how the show balances intense moments with lighter ones, making the suspense even more impactful.
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