The season finale centers on the fallout of the Russian plot to stage a "revenge" mission against MI5.
This report covers the sixth and final episode of the second season of Slow Horses , which aired in December 2022 . It concluded the "Dead Lions" storyline, focusing on Jackson Lamb's (Gary Oldman) final confrontation with Russian sleeper agents and the resolution of the "Cicadas" conspiracy. Plot Overview & Resolution
The success of the 2022 season solidified Slow Horses as a flagship title for Apple TV+, leading to the rapid production of subsequent seasons. "Slow Horses" Last Stop(2022)
"Old Scores" effectively closed the book on the Dead Lions adaptation while setting up the future of the series.
The episode ends with Slough House remaining open, its "misfit" residents surviving another day despite the political machinations of Regent's Park (MI5 HQ). "Slow Horses" Old Scores (TV Episode 2022) - IMDb The season finale centers on the fallout of
Gary Oldman’s portrayal of Jackson Lamb continued to be the series' anchor, noted for his "sarcastic attitude and heavy presence".
Reviewers on IMDb gave the episode a 7.5/10 , noting that while it delivered strong emotional beats and resolved the season's arcs, it felt slightly more deliberate in pace compared to the high-intensity penultimate episode. Plot Overview & Resolution The success of the
The finale emphasized "ghosts of the past" and the moral complexity of espionage, reinforcing the series' reputation for being a grounded, gritty alternative to traditional spy thrillers. Legacy and Continuity