I’ve only just hitched my wagon to Slow Horses – but I’m loving the ride
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Yes, I’m late to the Slough House party. But now that I’ve caught up on all four seasons, I feel silly. I’ve been missing one of the most sensational shows on TV
Although peak TV has officially peaked, there is obviously still far too much television. My job involves watching as many TV shows as I possibly can, and yet sometimes it feels as though I can only consume the very tip of the iceberg. Just when I think I’ve got a good handle on things, someone will send me an email saying, “Lou Diamond Phillips gives the performance of a lifetime in Not Without My Carrots, exclusive to the new Google Maps streaming platform, starting at just £75 per month,” and I’ll be back to square one.
What I’m saying is that we’re all bound to miss stuff from time to time. Even so, I must confess to feeling a little bit silly about having only just discovered Slow Horses.
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