How 'Slow Horses' became the show of the moment.

The article discusses the television show "Slow Horses" and its success. The show is based on Mick Herron's book "Slough House" and is faithful to the tone and character development of the book. The main character, Jackson Lamb, is portrayed by Gary Oldman, who brings a unique and captivating performance to the role. The show offers a darkly comic view of the British security services and their operations. The supporting cast is also praised, particularly the performances of Kristin Scott Thomas and Saskia Reeves. The article also mentions other crime series, such as "Bosch" and "Sherlock Holmes," and reflects on the changing landscape of public dialogue and historical authenticity in the arts. [Extracted from the article]