Jackson Lamb takes pleasure in disgusting those around him. How does he use their disgust as a tool to manipulate and control others, and how does this reflect his broader views on power and authority?

Diana Taverner is an ambitious woman. To what extent are Diana Taverner's professional ambitions compromised by her interactions with the slow horses, and how do her goals evolve in response to the dysfunction within Slough House?

How deep is Min and Louisa’s emotional connection, and what factors, both internal and external, shape their relationship? What unresolved tensions did they face?