Slow Horses and Alias: What makes a great spy show?
Summary
Hosts K. Catherine Carter and Alan Sepinwall discuss the sixth season of *Slow Horses*, praising its blend of incompetent spy humor and genuine thriller stakes, while noting the return of Olivia Cooke and the show’s efficient handling of returning characters. They also analyze the 2001 series *Alias*, highlighting its high plot density and Jennifer Garner’s portrayal of a spy who excels at running. The episode includes a brief discussion of Emmy Award predictions for *Widow’s Bay* and *The Pitt*, as well as a reminder of the upcoming *Fleabag* anniversary.
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