Apple TV+ Launches Emma Thompson Thriller Down Cemetery Road October 29

Apple TV+ is set to debut the new eight-episode thriller series "Down Cemetery Road" on October 29, starring and executive produced by Emma Thompson, alongside Ruth Wilson. Based on Mick Herron's novel and written by Morwenna Banks, the series follows private investigator Zoë Boehm (Thompson) and Sarah Trafford (Wilson) as they investigate a girl's disappearance following a house explosion in an Oxford suburb, uncovering a complex conspiracy involving people presumed dead. The show, directed by Natalie Bailey and produced by 60Forty Films, promises a blend of sharp wit and a gripping mystery, echoing the tone of Herron's "Slow Horses" series, also available on Apple TV+. With a strong supporting cast including Adeel Akhtar and Tom Goodman-Hill, the series is positioned as a must-watch thriller for the upcoming season, continuing Apple TV+'s commitment to high-quality literary adaptations. "Down Cemetery Road" will release new episodes weekly through December 10, joining the platform's acclaimed lineup of original dramas.