The season 2 finale of , titled "Old Scores," is a masterful conclusion that cements the series as one of the best spy thrillers of the year. It successfully balances tense confrontation with emotional weight, wrapping up the "Cicada" mystery while deepening our connection to the Slough House misfits. Key Highlights

: The tribute to Min Harper at the end of the episode provides a heartfelt and necessary closure, reinforcing the group's "found family" dynamic despite their constant bickering.

: Gary Oldman continues to shine as the sardonic, brilliant Lamb, while Jack Lowden's River Cartwright shows growth, even as he navigates the "professional humiliation" of being outmaneuvered by a decoy threat. Critical Perspective Slow Horses Season-Finale Recap: Professional Humiliation

: The chase sequences—a signature of the show—are particularly effective here. Roddy Ho’s desperate flight from the assassin Chernitsky on a train provides genuine suspense for a character who is often used for comic relief.