Jed Moody is a British MI5 agent who worked in Slough House. He was played by Steven Waddington in the series Slow Horses. Moody had a previous role as a tactical operative for MI5 but was moved to Slough House after making a significant mistake. Known for his aggressive behavior, he often found himself in trouble and ultimately met a tragic end.

Trivia/Facts

• Jed Moody was a British MI5 agent assigned to Slough House. He worked there under the supervision of Jackson Lamb. Earlier, he was part of MI5’s tactical team known as The Dogs. He was transferred to Slough House because of a mistake in his previous job.
• Before being moved to Slough House, Moody worked for six years as an operative. He was under Nick Duffy’s command during this time. After his mistake, he was considered a failure by MI5. This is why he ended up in Slough House, which is known for housing failed agents.
• Moody had a habit of harassing people waiting at a bus stop outside of Slough House. Catherine Standish, another Slough House worker, told him to stop bothering them. He believed they were spying on the area, but Standish disagreed. She said they were just waiting for a bus.
• He was also asked to investigate the new hire at a local Chinese takeaway. If the person had no legal documents, Moody had to ask for five free meals for Slough House. This was how they would overlook the problem. It shows the shady work he was doing for Slough House.

Steven Waddington in Slow Horses

• In one instance, Moody met Deputy Director-General Diana Taverner. He told her that Jackson Lamb was secretly running an operation from Slough House. Moody had bugged Lamb’s office to find this out. Taverner then made a deal with Moody to keep this information hidden.
• Moody later broke into journalist Robert Hobden’s house. He tried to kill Hobden, but River Cartwright and Sidonie “Sid” Baker stopped him. He severely injured Baker and managed to escape. His violent behavior shows his dangerous side.
• He returned to Slough House to remove the bug from Jackson Lamb’s office. However, he ran into Min Harper and Louisa Guy. During a fight with Harper, they both fell down the stairs. The fall broke Moody’s neck, and he died instantly.

Jed Moody’s Relationship with Other Characters

• Jackson Lamb: Jackson Lamb is the head of Slough House and Moody’s direct supervisor. Moody has a complicated relationship with Lamb, as he often tries to undermine him by spying on his activities. Despite this, Lamb sees Moody as a failed agent, which adds tension between them.
• Catherine Standish: Catherine Standish works alongside Moody in Slough House. She often reprimands him for his inappropriate behavior, such as harassing people at the bus stop. Standish tries to keep Moody in check and acts as a voice of reason among the agents.
• Diana Taverner: Diana Taverner is the Deputy Director-General of MI5. Moody has a secretive relationship with her, as he shares information about Jackson Lamb’s activities. Taverner uses Moody to gather intelligence, but she also threatens to expose him if he doesn’t cooperate.

Paul Higgins, Steven Waddington, Christopher Chung, Jack Lowden, and Olivia Cooke in Slow Horses (2022)

• River Cartwright: River Cartwright is another agent at Slough House who becomes a target of Moody’s aggression. During a violent encounter, Moody seriously injures Cartwright while trying to escape. Their relationship is marked by hostility, as Cartwright represents the younger, more capable agents.
• Sidonie “Sid” Baker: Sid Baker is a colleague of River Cartwright. Moody also attacks Sid during his escape attempt, resulting in her severe injury. This shows Moody’s willingness to hurt others to protect himself, highlighting his ruthless nature.
• Robert Hobden: Robert Hobden is a journalist whom Moody tries to kill. Their relationship is hostile, as Moody sees Hobden as a threat to his mission. The encounter ends with Moody being interrupted by River and Sid, showcasing his reckless actions