[backprop1989]

The article mentions that Apple paused the show due to geopolitical tensions and its own interests in the region (selling phones to middle eastern customers). Similar reasons to why they cancelled Jon Stewart’s show (which is also mentioned by the article). Slow horses doesn’t really have the same sensitivity - it’s a comedy, which gives it some cover.

[otterley]

Slow Horses is a comedy?! It has some humorous dialogue at times, but ultimately it’s a (rather violent and tense) political drama. Lighthearted and silly, it is not.