The Apple TV thriller series "Down Cemetery Road" has been greenlit for a second season

Down Cemetery Road | Apple TV announces the second season.

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The first season premiered on the platform on October 29th and has received widespread critical acclaim since its first episode. Down Cemetery Road has been described by many critics as "compelling, dark, and incredibly funny," "a must-watch," and "one of the best thrillers of the decade." It's also been called a "twisting and nerve-wracking journey," a "delightful mix of intrigue and wit," with an "impeccable cast" led by the "excellent performances" of the "dynamic duo" formed by Thompson and Wilson.

“I’m so thrilled that ‘Down Cemetery Road’ has been so well received that it’s warranted a second season. The thought of working with the team again, with the wonderful Morwenna Banks on the script and the indomitable Ruth Wilson, who is the best and brightest co-star any old lady could wish for, is frankly more than I feel I deserve. Zoë Boehm is a delightful punk avatar and I can’t wait to put on her fake Doc Martens again. Thank you to everyone who watched the series! We’re ready for the next season and it’s all thanks to you,” said star and executive producer Emma Thompson.

“Audiences around the world have fallen in love with ‘Down Cemetery Road,’ and I’m delighted that the unusual pairing of Zoë and Sarah will return with their caustic and unique humor,” said Jay Hunt, Apple TV’s creative director for Europe.

The second season sees Zoë Boehm (Thompson) and Sarah Trafford (Wilson) tackling another convoluted mystery. After a woman falls under a train, Zoë is called in to investigate, but this seemingly simple case soon turns her life upside down when she and Sarah find themselves navigating the fascinating but ruthless world of the black market for ancient artifacts. The situation takes a fatal turn when they encounter a brutal serial killer who will stop at nothing to cover up his crimes.

More information about the series Down Cemetery Road

When a house explodes in a quiet Oxford suburb and a girl disappears, neighbor Sarah Tucker (Ruth Wilson), obsessed with finding her, enlists the help of private investigator Zoë Boehm (Emma Thompson). Zoë and Sarah suddenly find themselves embroiled in a complex conspiracy in which they discover that people long thought dead are still alive, while the living are rapidly joining the dead.

The cast also includes: BAFTA winner Adeel Akhtar, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, Emmy Award nominee Tom Goodman-Hill, BAFTA winner Darren Boyd, Tom Riley, SAG Award nominee Adam Godley, Sinead Matthews, Ken Nwosu, Fehinti Balogun and Aiysha Hart.

Produced by 60Forty Films, “Down Cemetery Road” is written by Morwenna Banks (“Funny Woman”), who also serves as executive producer alongside Jamie Laurenson, Hakan Kousetta and Tom Nash of 60Forty Films, Thompson and “Down Cemetery Road” author Mick Herron. Börkur Sigþórssen (“Insomnia”) is the lead director for the second season.

“Down Cemetery Road” is the second collaboration between author Mick Herron and Apple TV+, following the acclaimed Emmy Award-winning spy drama “Slow Horses,” which was recently renewed for a seventh season. “Slow Horses,” which Banks also writes for, is based on Herron's “Slough House” book series and stars Oscar® winner Sir Gary Oldman.

Source: Variety