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Slow Horses

TV·2022–present·Apple TV·Drama, Thriller, Espionage·46m·8.1

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Slow Horses follows the story of a group of British intelligence agents who serve in a dumping ground department of MI5 called Slough House after the big mistakes they've made that resulted in the end of their mainstream careers.

This quick-witted spy drama follows a dysfunctional team of MI5 agents—and their obnoxious boss, the notorious Jackson Lamb—as they navigate the espionage world's smoke and mirrors to defend England from sinister forces.

Cast

Gary OldmanGary OldmanJackson LambJack LowdenJack LowdenRiver CartwrightKristin Scott ThomasKristin Scott ThomasDiana TavernerSaskia ReevesSaskia ReevesCatherine StandishChristopher ChungChristopher ChungRoddy HoAimee-Ffion EdwardsAimee-Ffion EdwardsShirley Dander

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