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Apple TV+ Doubles Down on Crime Thrillers With ‘Down Cemetery Road’
Apple TV+ continues its rise as a powerhouse for prestige crime drama with the launch of Down Cemetery Road, premiering globally on October 29, 2025. The eight-episode thriller adapts Mick Herron’s debut novel and builds on the breakout success of Slow Horses, now renewed through season seven thanks to massive critical acclaim.
This Oxford-set adaptation is led by powerhouse duo Emma Thompson and Ruth Wilson, both portraying complex characters thrown together by a mysterious explosion and a missing girl. Early reviews from outlets like The West Australian suggest the show delivers the same razor-sharp humour and narrative punch that Herron fans expect.
Slow Horses Sets the Stage
The penultimate episode of Slow Horses season five aired on October 26 and marked a strong return to the show’s signature suspense. Critics praised its laser-focused tension and the chilling mantra “Blind your enemy,” signalling more chaos ahead as fans brace for a high-stakes finale.
That momentum creates the perfect runway for Down Cemetery Road. With appetite for smart, gritty mysteries at an all-time high, Apple TV+ is timing this release just right.
Apple TV+’s Slow Horses – based on Mick Herron’s novel
Emma Thompson’s New Anti-Heroine
Emma Thompson steps into the role of private investigator Zoë Boehm, described as cynical, clever, and endlessly resilient. Ruth Wilson co-stars as Sarah Tucker, a determined neighbor obsessed with finding a child she believes has vanished. Their uneasy alliance leads them into a deeper conspiracy where the line separating the living from the dead grows disturbingly thin.
Herron’s hallmark blend of dark comedy and moral complexity seems to be fully intact. According to Emma Thompson, that wit was a major draw.
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A Golden Age for Crime TV
Down Cemetery Road arrives amid a flood of top-tier British and international crime releases. Art-infused mystery Art Detectives premieres October 30, while the high-octane fugitive thriller The Hunting Party hits screens October 22. Upcoming 2026 releases like Red Eye season two and Believe Me further confirm that audiences cannot get enough of sophisticated criminal storytelling.
Apple TV+ Expands Its Winning Streak
Launched in 2019, Apple TV+ has quickly amassed over 625 awards across its original catalog, proving that streamers do not need massive libraries to dominate the cultural conversation. With strong subscriber perks and a commitment to auteur-driven drama, the platform now stands shoulder-to-shoulder with streaming’s biggest players.
