Slow Horses Season 6, Episode 2 Review — ‘Daddy Issues’

Slow Horses Season 6, Episode 2, titled 'Daddy Issues,' aired on Apple TV and brought back Olivia Cooke's character Sidonie Baker, known from the first season. The reappearance of Sidonie, who had been absent in the previous episodes, leaves many questions unanswered. Her presence in the plot raises curiosity about her survival, her reasons for staying hidden, and her involvement in the "triangulation" game with River.

Furthermore, her appearance at the dead grandad's house adds to the intrigue. The trailer for the episode unintentionally spoiled this significant event, which would have made a bigger impact if revealed at the very end. Despite this, Sidonie's comeback adds a welcome touch to an already thrilling episode. Meanwhile, another slow horse leaves the story as Moira (Joanna Scanlan) is crossed off the list of the mysterious killers, Kyle Soller and MyAnna Buring.

The duo, responsible for the killing of agents, leaves the audience with questions about their motives and the mysterious list they are targeting. The episode 'Daddy Issues' is filled with intriguing moments, such as Coe and Shirley's investigation and Jackson Lamb's sharp remarks, creating a balance between humor and tension. The show remains consistent in its unique style of adding punchlines to serious situations, as demonstrated by Gary Oldman's character Jackson Lamb.

The episode also reveals that River's father Frank Harkness (Hugo Weaving) might be connected to Slough House's erasure at the Park, commissioning the murder of the Dog who obtained crucial files. Diana Taverner (Kristin Scott Thomas) faces a setback as she learns about the source of the money she received from Peter Judd (Samuel West) and gets blackmailed into an interview with Talkpoint.

Overall, 'Daddy Issues' is another successful episode of Slow Horses, managing to keep the audience engaged with a complex web of intrigue while delivering moments of humor and tension.