Slow Horses recap: Season 5, Episode 4: 'Missiles'

An attempt to foil an assassination leads to a slapstick masterclass

Alan Sepinwall

15 Oct 2025 — 4 min read

My review of this week's Slow Horses, "Missiles" — with spoilers — coming up just as soon as I come down a ladder...

A lot happens in "Missiles." Big developments. Moves and counter moves, an assassination attempt foiled in the most Slough House way possible, blackmailers being blackmailed, Ho being Ho, etc.

But, really, how can we talk about anything besides the paint can?

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