Slow Horses
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And perhaps not even due for proper benefits if they die in the field.
There doesnt even seem to be the possibility for upward mobility.
If Im wrong, one man dies, says Claude to Taverner.
If youre wrong, God only knows what the potential body count could be.
So this is my decision.
Then I wouldnt have to kill you, which helpsyouout.
He has contingency plans in place that keep him protected and a calm self-assurance about his own survival.
After all, he was able to spend decades breeding killers on a French estate without much serious resistance.
Hes on that secret-island-lair level of spy-thriller supervillainy.
For Lamb, theres never a question of whether River will remain loyal to him.
He inspires loyalty despite appearances.
He was incompetent most of the time and exceptionally brave when it mattered.
On that point, the show is ambiguous, and Jack Lowdens face reflects it.
Either way, there are plenty of narrative strands involving Harkness that can carry over into season five.
Its great that River follows his fathers advice When youre the target, attack.
When youre being pursued, stand still.
River on his upbringing: I really dont have any regrets about not being raised a child soldier.
Roddy: Im back on the market, by the way.
Turns out that Kim didnt exist.
Shirley: Whats the stuff thats too embarrassing for you to say out loud?
Terrific use of Coe in this episode.
Dont fucking Son me.
