Slow Horses Recap: Destabilization Strategy

This season, the character Roddy is central to the terrorist plot and has largely set a surprisingly lighthearted tone, even though the season began with a shockingly intense and disturbing opening. This week’s episode advances the story well, particularly the suspenseful lockdown scenes at Slough House, but Roddy is becoming increasingly cartoonish in his foolishness and self-importance, making him feel disconnected from the other, more grounded characters. While he’s not an agent and isn’t expected to be particularly skilled, his behavior during his interrogation with Taverner felt excessively silly and unbelievable.






