Down Cemetery Road (2025)

When a child goes missing in the aftermath of a house explosion, a concerned neighbor teams up with a private investigator to find them. As secrets unravel and a military conspiracy emerges, all hell is unleashed on South Oxford's sleepy suburbs.

From Spy Games to Suburbia: Down Cemetery Road shares executive producers with Slow Horses, another acclaimed Apple TV+ series based on Mick Herron's novels. However, while Slow Horses dives into the world of MI5, Down Cemetery Road brings Herron's signature suspense and dark humor to a seemingly quiet suburban neighborhood.
Oxford... But Not Really: Although the series is set in Oxford, England, much of the filming actually took place in Bristol. Key locations included Corn Street, City Hall, and St. Nicholas Market, with additional scenes shot in other parts of England.
Oscar Winner Takes the Lead: Emma Thompson, a two-time Oscar winner, stars as private investigator Zoë Boehm. Thompson won Best Actress for Howards End (1992) and Best Adapted Screenplay for Sense and Sensibility (1995).
A Different Kind of Adaptation: While adapted from Mick Herron's novel, the TV series takes some liberties with the source material. Some find the changes improve upon the book's weaknesses, particularly in character motivations.
A Slow Burn: Unlike some thrillers that rely on constant action, Down Cemetery Road unfolds at a deliberate pace. The series focuses on building paranoia and mystery, trusting viewers to engage with the story's subtle details.