The Watch How Much Higher Can ‘Slow Horses’ Climb? Plus, ‘Landman’ S2 and ‘Jay Kelly’ Trailers.
Oct 2, 2025
In a lively discussion, the hosts dive into the latest season of 'Slow Horses,' debating the impact of Jackson Lamb’s stagnation on the story. They break down trailers for 'Landman' Season 2 and 'Jay Kelly,' highlighting the appeal of big-name stars. Igniting industry chatter, they explore Peter Friedlander's new role at Amazon and its implications for streaming content. Plus, they share their travel entertainment strategies and book recommendations, ensuring a perfect mix of fun and insight!
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Comfort vs. Stasis In Slow Horses
- Slow Horses balances comforting consistency with a risk of repeating its core shtick to the point of feeling unrealistic.
- The show dramatizes this tension by keeping Jackson Lamb reliably Yoda-like while compressing season stakes into a London-set thriller.
Lamb As Yoda Locks Character Growth
- Gary Oldman's Jackson Lamb functions like a Yoda figure, deliberately stationary and wise, which both grounds and limits narrative progression.
- That choice buys comfort and reliability but can make character growth feel stalled over multiple seasons.
Family Rewatch Reveals Broad Appeal
- Andy watched Slow Horses with his daughters and observed they each picked different favorite characters, showing the show's broad appeal.
- He compared the series' situational dynamics to The Office's character-driven humor and comfort viewing.
