Down Cemetery Road
Down Cemetery Road is a British television thriller series adapted from Mick Herron’s 2003 novel of the same name.
Down Cemetery Road is a British television thriller series adapted from Mick Herron's 2003 novel. It follows a woman investigating a suburban explosion and a missing girl, uncovering a conspiracy involving government agents and assassins.
What it is
The series is an eight-episode thriller on Apple TV, adapted by Morwenna Banks. It is set in Oxford, England, and centers on neighbour Sarah Tucker and private investigator Zoë Boehm as they probe a house explosion and a girl's disappearance.
Source material
Down Cemetery Road began as Mick Herron's debut novel in 2003, the first in his Zoë Boehm series. The television adaptation expands the story into a conspiracy involving government agents and hired killers.
Key details
The series is distributed by Apple TV, accessible to Canadian viewers, though it has no Canadian setting or storyline. It blends drama, mystery, and thriller genres across its eight episodes.
In short
- Based on Mick Herron's 2003 debut novel
- Centers on a suburban explosion and missing girl in Oxford
- Pairs neighbour Sarah Tucker with private investigator Zoë Boehm
- Adapted by Morwenna Banks for Apple TV
The series is available through Apple TV, which is accessible to Canadian viewers, but it has no specifically Canadian setting or storyline.
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Sources
- Filmdienst — https://www.filmdienst.de/film/details/625368/down-cemetery-roadSupports: Identifies the title as a 2025 drama series, notes 8 episodes, and describes the plot and adaptation from Mick Herron’s novel.
- Apple TV — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0unUwpCfRg0Supports: Official trailer stating the premise, key characters, and that it is written by Morwenna Banks from Mick Herron’s work.
- Apple TV — https://tv.apple.com/us/show/down-cemetery-road/umc.cmc.3i55uxosnfpzw7rw1q525ikshSupports: Official series description and platform availability.
- IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32132630/Supports: Series identification, premise, and lead characters.
- The Guardian — https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2025/oct/29/down-cemetery-road-review-emma-thompson-thriller-apple-tvSupports: Confirms the series format, eight episodes, and adaptation from Herron’s novel.
- The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/30/arts/television/down-cemetery-road-review.htmlSupports: Describes the book as Herron’s debut novel and notes it is the first in the Zoë Boehm series.