Have you met Gary Oldman's Jackson Lamb in "Slow Horses"? Here's someone who can give Logan Roy from "Succession" a run for his money.

The unkempt Jackson wears a trademark beige mac, rarely showers, shamelessly farts in front of others, and is a model of rude and abusive behavior. He’s also been sent to the equivalent of purgatory by his British spy agency bosses, Slough House. Perhaps that’s why he’s such a grouch.

AppleTV+’s “Slow Horses,” based on the spy thriller books by Mick Herron, has nothing to do with equestrianism and doesn’t even feature horses. It’s a nickname given to Lamb and his fellow British intelligence agents, who have also been banished to the outer reaches of the agency.

“Slow Horses” is a solid spy thriller and a joy to watch, largely thanks to Oldman's performance.