8.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Slow Horses (2022)
Slow Horses (2022)
Overview
Follow 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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVRating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Neutral
Race Swap: Yes
Islam: Positive
Viewer Rating
8.6
Overview
Follow 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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The series offers a nuanced critique of intelligence agency bureaucracy and political maneuvering, focusing on the moral ambiguities and human cost of national security operations. It balances competing viewpoints by exposing flaws within the establishment while championing pragmatic, individual solutions rather than promoting a specific political ideology.
The series features a visibly diverse cast, reflecting a contemporary setting without explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. Its narrative focuses on espionage and character-driven drama, offering a neutral portrayal of traditional identities and not centering on explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
Slow Horses features Roddy Ho, an openly gay main supporting character. His sexuality is depicted as a matter-of-fact aspect of his identity, neither central to the plot nor a source of conflict or affirmation. The portrayal is incidental, avoiding strong positive or negative arcs, resulting in a neutral net impact.
The character Louisa Guy, described as white in the source novels, is portrayed by a Black actress. Similarly, Shirley Dander, implied to be white in the books, is played by a Black actor. These instances constitute clear race swaps.
The series portrays Muslim characters as victims of a far-right terrorist plot designed to incite anti-Muslim hatred. The narrative strongly condemns the bigotry and manipulation, positioning the audience to sympathize with the Muslim characters and their community.
The series 'Slow Horses' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative. The story focuses exclusively on espionage and the lives of disgraced MI5 agents, with no relevant portrayals.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The show "Slow Horses" is a direct adaptation of Mick Herron's "Slough House" novels. All significant characters in the series maintain the same gender as established in the original source material, with no instances of canonical gender changes.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.3
8.0
Critic Ratings
9.7
8.2
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