Britain has fetishized the “Blitz spirit” mantra of keeping calm and carrying on, and if there was a filmmaker perfect for demythologizing the bombings, it’s Steve McQueen. That he doesn't is what makes Blitz so disappointing.
The penultimate episode of any thriller series is always a great place to take stock. Slow Horses' “Grave Danger” mirrors the second-to-last episodes of the past seasons – crucial exposition, stakes dialed up to maximum voltage, and a full shift to
