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intrepidity

(8,278 posts)
Thu Jan 16, 2025, 02:22 AM Jan 2025

Slow Horses on Apple+

I've finally found a reason to really like Gary Oldman in a role. Maybe because he could speak in his native British accent, or maybe because the writing was just so good, but I thoroughly enjoyed the 4 seasons that I just finished (at least 2 more seasons coming). For contrast, Australian actor Hugo Weaving used an American accent, and I just cannot stand when that happens. Inevitably, when I find an actor that just rubs me wrong, 9 times out of 10 it's because they're using an accent (usually American) that is not native to them. Then, when I finally see them in a role using their normal voice, they suddenly seem normal to me. It was this way with Oldman for me. Although, I don't actually know if this was his native accent, but it was leagues better than any American accent he ever used.

But anyway, a great series, although it took a few tries to finally hook me. Now I can't wait for Season 5.

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NoRethugFriends

(3,333 posts)
1. Yes, totally great series. I'm holding off on watching season 4 in order to have it to look forward to
Thu Jan 16, 2025, 02:26 AM
Jan 2025

walkingman

(9,232 posts)
2. Watching Season 4 now - love it. I saw where they have already renewed a season 5 and maybe 6 & 7?
Thu Jan 16, 2025, 03:36 AM
Jan 2025

Lulu KC

(8,107 posts)
3. It's a remarkable series
Thu Jan 16, 2025, 07:37 AM
Jan 2025

And nothing slow about it! The action and intrigue doesn't stop for a minute.

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