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'Slow Horses' - S5E1 'Bad Dates' Review

September 26
40 mins

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Episode Description

Welcome back to Story Archives, where hosts Mario Busto and Zachary Newton dive into the premiere of Slow Horses Season 5, titled 'Bad Dates'. They discuss the show's return after a break, explore character dynamics, notable plot points, and the evolving storyline. The episode delves into themes like political conspiracies, personal struggles of the characters, and possible future twists. Highlights include Jackson Lamb's unique management style, River Cartwright's emotional turmoil, and Roddy's unexpected romance. They also speculate on the direction of upcoming episodes and touch on recent shows they are watching.


00:00 Welcome Back to Story Archives

00:44 Introduction to Slow Horses

01:44 Season Four Recap and Critique

04:03 Character Dynamics and Predictions

08:56 Jackson Lamb's Unique Charm

12:24 Political Intrigue and Theories

20:22 Upcoming Shows and Final Thoughts

21:30 Setting the Stage: Hitting 10,000

21:42 Peaky Blinders Connections

22:12 Shirley's Pursuit and Roddy's Awkwardness

23:25 Roddy's Character Analysis

24:04 River's Trauma and Roddy's Targeting

25:44 Office Shootout Recap

26:14 Comedic Relief and Character Dynamics

26:49 Catherine's Alcohol Struggles

28:13 Jackson Lamb's Hygiene

31:34 Future Show Plans and Guinness Talk

34:35 Favorite Characters and Scenes

39:56 Concluding Thoughts and Farewell


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