Sizzlin' Summer Streaming 24' - Slow Horses - Seasons One - Three

Slow Horses is a British spy thriller based on the Slough House novels by Mick Herron. Originally commencing on Apple TV+ back in early April 2022. So I was late to the party on this one. However there has been much chatter about this series. So much so the series was renewed for third and fourth series back in June 2022.

Apparently the fourth season should be released by the end of December 2024. Earlier this month, Slow Horses was renewed for a fifth series, which will be based on the fifth book in the series, London Rules.

The second series, Dead Lions, streamed all six episodes from December 2022, with the third series streaming from late November 2023, concluding at the end of 2023.

Starring the vulgar Gary Oldman as Jackson Lamb, the head of Slough House. Described as someone who is slovenly and rude, but has a sharp and devious mind, and retains his abilities as an experienced intelligence officer.

Slough House is an administrative purgatory for MI5 service rejects who have bungled their job but have not been sacked. Those consigned there are known as "slow horses". 

They are expected to endure dull, paper-pushing tasks, along with occasional mental abuse from their miserable boss, Jackson Lamb, who expects them to quit out of boredom or frustration. Life in Slough House is defined by drudgery. Yet the Slow Horses somehow get involved investigating schemes endangering Britain.

All three seasons were brilliant. Such easy watches. I only started at the very start a few weeks ago, now have completed all 18 episodes of the three seasons.

Gary Oldman is brilliant in the lead role. Whilst supporting actors all do great guns too. 

The series looks a million bucks, whilst also feels more real than US spy/political/crime thrillers. It was indeed much better than Reacher.

I am really enjoying my UK series right now. This was a stellar watch on Apple TV+. Strike or no strike, Apple TV+ have constantly brought excellent series to the streaming service over the last few months. No to mention some big cinema releases with Killers of the Flower Moon and Napoleon.

Apple TV+ could take over Amazon and some other streamers for having constantly good content soon. With big seasons like Palm Royale, another season of the Morning Show, Bad Sisters, Shrinking and Severance to come.

Well done Apple TV+, you came out rather well from the 2023 writers strike!