River still believes in the mission of being a spy, while Lamb appears to have lost all faith in the system, creating a sharp tension between the two.
The episode follows (played by Jack Lowden), a talented but hotheaded MI5 agent. After a very public, disastrous training exercise at Stansted Airport, he is demoted to Slough House—a "purgatory" for agents who have messed up their careers. Key Characters & Dynamics [S1E1] Failure's Contagious
Lamb’s secretary with a complicated past, acting as the emotional glue of the office. River still believes in the mission of being
The title suggests that once you are associated with Slough House, the "stench" of failure follows you, making it nearly impossible to redeem your reputation. Key Characters & Dynamics Lamb’s secretary with a
Desperate to get back to "The Park" (MI5 headquarters), he begins investigating a suspicious package, suspecting a deeper conspiracy.