Slow Horses Episode 2 Work Drinks: The Plot Thickens

Here you will find a Slow Horses episode 2 recap: “Work Drinks”.

Slow Horses Episode 2 Recap

The hunt for Hassan Ahmed, who is being held hostage by a group called the Sons of Albion, has led MI5 on a winding path with unexpected twists and turns.

In their latest effort to find the hostage, MI5 has made significant progress. They narrowed down the search area thanks to clues found in the hostage’s camera footage.

But the road to success is never straightforward, and River, Sid, and the rest of the team face new challenges and threats at every turn.

MI5 closer to find the hostage

Hassan Ahmed remains held hostage by a group called the Sons of Albion.

And MI5 doesn’t know the exact location where he’s being held hostage.

But they’re getting closer and they’ve narrowed the search because in the hostage’s camera video you can see what kind of brick was used in the construction and they find out what area.

River looking for clues


River meets Webb while he’s shaving and asks what’s on the USB drive.


Unintentionally, Webb confirms that he didn’t find anything relevant in the files and that he only had the PI number.

Roddy will help River access Hobden’s e-mails in exchange for finding out why he was sent to Slough House.

Roddy couldn’t access e-mails Hobden has no online presence and does everything offline.

That’s why River didn’t tell him the reason he was sent there.

And River decides to follow Hobden.
River looks for clues in the trash.


Catherine has flashbacks with Jackson Lamb.

Diana talks with Jed Moody

Diana meets with Moody and demands to know how Moody discovered the instructions given to Lamb.
Moody reveals that he planted bugs in Lamb’s office because he was tired of not having anything interesting to do.
So Diana gives Moody a private number to stay in touch with and gives him a warning not to screw up.

Hobden throws away a cell phone he used to make calls and River retrieves the cell phone from the trash.

Meanwhile, Sid appears in River’s car while he is following Hobden.

River and Sid reveil why they are at Slough House.

Roddy is at Slough House because he registered someone as a sexual abuser just because he took away his seat on the bus.
Meanwhile, Sid’s aunt calls, and River asked who it was and Sid reveals that she changed the caller’s name so no one would know who was calling. It also reveals that the reason she was sent to Slough House is that she was sent to follow River.

Min and Louisa avoid Struan and then go to a pub.

Min says he went to Slough House because he left a confidential file on the train.

Conclusion of slow horses episode 2

As the search for Hassan Ahmed intensifies, the team at MI5 is getting closer to finding the hostage. However, their efforts are not without obstacles, and new threats continue to emerge.

The recent discovery of a cell phone in the trash and the attempt on Hobden’s life are just two examples of the challenges faced by River, Sid, and the rest of the team.

As the investigation continues, it remains to be seen what other unexpected twists and turns lie ahead.

But one thing is clear – the team at MI5 is determined to do whatever it takes to bring Hassan Ahmed home safely.

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