The Prestige TV Podcast

'Slow Horses,' Season 5, Episode 2: In Communicado

Oct 1, 2025
In this lively discussion, hosts dive into the quirky world of 'Slow Horses,' contemplating which kitchen tool Diana would wield in a pinch. They also analyze the episode's classic charm and tackle the mystery behind the Abbotsfield shooting, weighing homegrown versus external threats. With spirited banter about character details and Roddy's eclectic apartment, listeners get a taste of Jackson Lamb's improvised antics. Finally, they tease future conversations around iconic series like The Sopranos, making for a delightful and engaging listen.
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ANECDOTE

Kitchen Weapon Preferences

  • Rob Mahoney imagines grabbing a meat tenderizer as Diana would when answering the door.
  • Joanna Robinson prefers a zester and both joke about personal zester injury experiences.
INSIGHT

Early-Season Information Flood

  • The episode mixes a lot of early-season plotting with character quips to deliberately withhold full clarity.
  • Rob and Joanna praise the show's balance of information dump and character moments.
INSIGHT

Covert Actors Use Front Causes

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