Suburban Thriller Grips Oxford: 'Down Cemetery Road' Delivers Adrenaline-Fueled Chaos

On October 29, 2025, Apple TV+ premiered the first two episodes of the new thriller series 'Down Cemetery Road', adapted from Mick Herron's novel 'Slow Horses'. The show immediately establishes a captivating vibe, blending domestic satire and high-stakes conspiracy in the quiet suburbs of Oxford.

The story follows Sarah Trafford, an art historian whose mundane life is disrupted by a gas explosion in a neighbor's house. Driven by a deep sense that the official story is not the truth, Sarah becomes obsessed with the missing girl, Dinah, who was supposed to be in the exploded house. This leads her to team up with private investigator Zoe Boehm, played by the iconic Emma Thompson.

The chemistry between the two lead actresses is electric, with Wilson beautifully capturing Sarah's descent from bored homemaker to obsessive vigilante, while Thompson's Zoe provides a hardened pragmatist counterpoint. As the investigation unfolds, the show delivers a series of jaw-dropping twists, culminating in a cliffhanger ending to the second episode that leaves viewers gasping.

Directed with a snappy pace by Natalie Bailey and featuring top-level acting from the ensemble cast, 'Down Cemetery Road' is a must-watch slice of British thriller television.