Apple TV's eight-part thriller based on Mick Herron's novel features a standout duo in Emma Thompson and Ruth Wilson, blending elements of Slow Horses and Line of Duty.
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01Summary
- 01Down Cemetery Road is an eight-part thriller on Apple TV based on Mick Herron's 2003 novel, adapted by Morwenna Banks.
- 02Emma Thompson plays private investigator Zoë Boehm and Ruth Wilson plays neighbour Sarah Trafford.
- 03The series follows an investigation after an explosion in an Oxford suburb and a missing child.
- 04Critics gave the show a Certified Fresh 81% Rotten Tomatoes score, while audiences rated it 58%.
- 05The show is considered underrated despite strong performances and dark humour.
02Why it matters
This matters because it highlights a critically praised thriller series with a compelling duo that may have been overlooked, offering viewers an intelligent mystery with strong performances.
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