Slow Horses

A darkly funny British spy series about MI5's misfits and failures, led by the brilliant but crude Jackson Lamb.

Based on Mick Herron's novels, the series follows the agents of Slough House - MI5's dumping ground for operatives who have screwed up but can't be fired. Despite being written off, they find themselves investigating cases that threaten national security.

Gary Oldman is phenomenal as Jackson Lamb, the slovenly but brilliant leader who sees through bureaucratic BS. The show perfectly balances espionage tension with British humor, creating compelling characters out of society's rejects.