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Daily Mail
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Slow Horses season five first look: Tech nerd Roddy Ho bags glamorous new girlfriend - but all isn't as it seems
A first look at the upcoming season of Slow Horses sees tech nerd Roddy Ho bag a glamorous new girlfriend - but all isn't as it seems. The spy thriller - based on Mick Herron's novel Slough Horse - hit our screens in 2022 and has gone on to have four successful series. Fans don't have long to wait until the fifth drops, as it is set to premiere on Wednesday 24 September 2025. But autumn is still a long wait for some, and luckily on Tuesday (June 2 2025), Apple TV+ dropped a sneak peek at what is to come. AppleTV+'s official synopsis reads: 'This quick-witted spy drama follows a dysfunctional team of MI5 agents - and their obnoxious boss, the notorious Jackson Lamb (Gary Oldman). 'As they navigate the espionage world's smoke and mirrors to defend England from sinister forces.' From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. According to the streaming service's press release, tech nerd Roddy Ho (Christopher) people start to get suspicious of his new lover. But the Slow Horses have to later come together to figure out what is going on after a series of 'bizarre events'. The star-studded cast includes Kristin Scott Thomas, Rosalind Eleazar, Christopher Chung, Aimee-Ffion Edwards, James Callis, Tom Brooke, Jack Lowden, Saskia Reeves, Ruth Bradley, and Jonathan Pryce. Nick Mohammad will also appear as a special guest star. The first two episodes will drop on Wednesday 24 September 2025. Then fans will have to wait each week for their Slow Horses fix. The first series of Slow Horses premiered in April 2022, which was later followed by a second the same year. In 2023, the third series hit the streaming service, and the latest was released in 2024. In January 2024, Slow Horses was renewed for a fifth season after fans praised the 'brilliant' season three finale. And in October last year it was announced that the hit series will return for a sixth. Apple TV revealed a six-episode sixth season is in the works, and will see the Slow Horses on the run as Diana Taverner embroils them all in a fatally high-stakes game of retaliation and revenge. Jay Hunt, creative director, Europe, Apple TV+, said: 'Audiences around the world have fallen in love with the Slow Horses, and I'm delighted that Gary Oldman will be leading this star-studded cast on another acerbic and action-packed adventure.' The show has a very impressive 98% on the Tomatometer of review site Rotten Tomatoes, as well as 88% on the Popcornmeter. Many have also rushed to IMDB to give their thoughts on the show. One said: 'Gary Oldman is brilliant, just brilliant. I've watched two episodes and I'm hooked. I love the story, the sets and setting, the acting is superb throughout. I will be watching the entire series more than once. It's the sort of Drama the UK was once famous for. A massive thumbs up to all involved.' 'This has gotten better week after week. This review is after the third episode, and this is where I feel the pace picks up, and the early character establishment starts to pay off.' 'I give it a 10 for Gary Oldham alone. He is so freaking brilliant if you don't watch the show just for that alone you're missing out. This guy is the definition of what every good actor should be.' 'This is sooooo good. Everything about this show is exceptionally good.' 'Excellent- vibrant funny & authentic- it is the humour and fantastic scripts that beguile. Brilliant acting and fast paced story lines compelling- intrigue and naturalistic performances engage and it's the most interesting and entertaining view of spy world I have ever seen.' 'Genuinely one of the best tings I've seen in so so long.' Watch Slow Horses on Apple TV now.
Geek Vibes Nation
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Vibes Nation
'Love Crime' (2010) Blu-Ray Review - A Sultry And Engaging Swan Song For Alain Corneau
The final film from director Alain Corneau (SERIE NOIRE, TOUS LES MATINS DU MONDE), LOVE CRIME pits the fiery talents of Ludivine Sagnier (A GIRL CUT IN TWO) and Oscar-nominee Kristin Scott Thomas (THE ENGLISH PATIENT) against each other in a deliciously twisted tale of office politics that turn, literally, cut-throat. When Christine, a powerful executive (Scott Thomas), brings on a naive young ingénue, Isabelle (Sagnier), as her assistant, she delights in toying with her naïveté and teaching her hard lessons in a ruthless professional philosophy. But when the protege's ideas become tempting enough for Christine to pass one as her own, she underestimates Isabelle's ambition and cunning– and the ground is set for all out war. In this devilish, propulsive thriller, Corneau sets up a the scenery expertly and his actors devour it. For thoughts on Love Crime, please check out my thoughts on No Streaming Required: Video Quality Love Crime debuts on Blu-Ray domestically with a 1080p presentation that represents the 35mm source with great care. The filmic look is retained which allows the transfer to harness the most detail out of every scene. The frame provides notable depth to the various interiors, as you would expect from an accomplished filmmaker such as Alain Corneau. The production design and key clothing fabrics provide impeccable textural details. Black levels are mostly deep and detailed with no unacceptable digital noise and only a touch of raised blacks. The image is clear of damage with the vibrant color palette saturating the screen. The flesh tones are natural with an inviting amount of detail in close-ups. This Blu-Ray is a lovely representation of the movie. Audio Quality This Blu-Ray comes with a consistent DTS-HD 5.1 Master Audio track in the original mixture of English and French with forced English subtitles for non-English dialogue. Biting dialogue is one of the driving forces of the narrative, and it always comes through clearly in terms of accuracy to the source. None of the exchanges are overshadowed by any competing sounds. There is almost nothing in the way of action-packed moments, but a few heightened moments wake up the surround speakers in an effective way. Ambient details expand the setting when called upon. The score emanates with premium fidelity on this disc. Sound effects engage the low end of the track in a way that provides vital texture to the proceedings. The audio track is a winner. Special Features Audio Commentary: Film critic Travis Woods provides a commentary track that analyzes the film through its place in Alain Corneau's filmography, the stylistic conventions of the cinematography, the background of the performers, and more that is worth a listen. Video Essay by Alexandra Heller-Nicholas: A new nearly 17-minute video essay by film critic Alexandra Heller-Nicholas that explores the concept of doubles, the filmography of Alain Corneau, the pedigree of the performers, the themes of the film, and more. Booklet: A multi-page booklet featuring the essay 'Auteur-On-Auteur Violence: The Elusive Whys and Slippery Hows of Love Crime and Passion' by Katie Rife is provided that offers a deeper analysis and history of director Alain Corneau that is very valuable. Final Thoughts Love Crime is a strong swan song for legendary French auteur Alain Corneau. The film is sultry and engaging as you see two women who are fixated on one another quietly escalate their interactions until one of them reaches a breaking point. The film is anchored by two excellent performances, and the editing keeps you locked into all of the twists and turns with breathless anticipation. If you love a good mystery thriller, give this one a whirl. IFC Films has released a Blu-Ray featuring a favorable A/V presentation and a welcome selection of supplemental features. Recommended Love Crime is currently available to purchase on Standard Edition Blu-Ray or with a Limited Edition Slipcover exclusively through Vinegar Syndrome. Note: Images presented in this review are not reflective of the image quality of the Blu-Ray. Disclaimer: IFC Films and OCN Distribution have supplied a copy of this disc free of charge for review purposes. All opinions in this review are the honest reactions of the author.
