Down Cemetery Road release date and cast as series from Slow Horses author hailed 'promising'
Down Cemetery Road is a new drama series coming to AppleTV+ and it stars Ruth Wilson and Emma Thompson
Down Cemetery Road is set to hit AppleTV+, taking place in the aftermath of an explosion in a leafy Oxford suburb where Sarah Tucker resides.
Following the blast, a young girl goes missing, prompting Sarah to hire a detective to unravel the mystery.
Down Cemetery Road was Mick Herron's debut novel, first published in 2003.
The narrative follows Sarah as she becomes obsessed with finding the missing girl, enlisting the help of Oxford private investigator Zoë Boehm.
However, their search unearths more secrets than answers, ensnaring them both in a web of conspiracy, and fans have already expressed their excitement.
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The series will premiere with a double-bill on Wednesday, October 29.
Subsequent episodes will be released weekly, culminating in the finale on December 10.
How many episodes are in Down Cemetery Road?
The series comprises eight episodes, with the release schedule as follows:
Episodes 1 and 2 - October 29
Episode 3 - November 5
Episode 4 - November 12
Episode 5 - November 19
Episode 6 - November 26
Episode 7 - December 3
Episode 8 - December 10
Who is in the cast of Down Cemetery Road?
Ruth Wilson and Emma Thompson headline the cast as Sarah Tucker and investigator Zoë Boehm.
Wilson, aged 43, is an English actress recognised for her roles in Luther and Mrs Wilson.
Thompson, aged 66, is an acclaimed English actress and screenwriter, known for her roles in blockbuster franchises such as Harry Potter and Nanny McPhee.
The rest of the cast includes:
Adeel Akhtar as Hamza
Nathan Stewart-Jarrett as Downey
Tom Goodman-Hill as Gerard
Darren Boyd as C
Tom Riley as Mark
Adam Godley as Joe Silverman
Sinead Matthews as Denise/"Wigwam"
Ken Nwosu as Rufus
Fehinti Balogun as Amos
Aiysha Hart as Paula
Steven Cree as Bob Poland
TV fans can get Apple TV+ free with a seven-day trial and stream their favourite shows like Severance, Ted Lasso and Slow Horses.
Just remember to cancel before the trial ends if you don't want to pay the subscription price.
Is there a trailer for Down Cemetery Road?
Indeed, the trailer for Down Cemetery Road landed at the beginning of October and features Sarah voicing her doubts about the explosion to the quirky Zoë.
Brought to you by the executive producers behind Slow Horses, the show promises a blend of comedy and tension as the duo dig further into the enigma.
Viewers expressed their enthusiasm, with @drummertp12 commenting: "I mean Emma Thompson, Ruth Wilson AND the producers of Slow Horses? That's a promising mix of people that's for sure!"
@Mia7189 remarked: "You had me at Emma Thompson and Ruth Wilson. Definite yes."
Down Cemetery Road launches on AppleTV+ from October 29.