Apple TV+ has renewed the mystery series Down Cemetery Road for a second season, starring Emma Thompson as private investigator Zoë Boehm. The show, based on Mick Herron's novels, follows Boehm and her neighbor Sarah Trafford, played by Ruth Wilson, as they tackle new cases. Season 2 will explore a suspicious death leading to the world of black market antiquities and a serial killer.
Renewal Announcement
Apple TV+ announced the renewal of Down Cemetery Road for Season 2 on December 12, 2025, shortly after the Season 1 finale aired. The series, adapted from author Mick Herron's books—the same source material behind the acclaimed Slow Horses—premiered its eight-episode first season in October 2025. Emma Thompson stars as the punkish private investigator Zoë Boehm, with Ruth Wilson portraying Sarah Trafford, a key ally in her investigations.
Season 2 Plot Details
Inspired by Herron's novel The Last Voice You Hear, Season 2 reunites Boehm and Trafford for a new mystery. The story begins with a woman falling in front of a train, prompting Boehm's involvement. What starts as a straightforward case escalates as the duo navigates the glamorous yet dangerous realm of black market antiquities. Their probe takes a lethal twist when they cross paths with a ruthless serial killer determined to conceal his crimes.
Cast and Production Insights
Thompson, who also executive produces, expressed enthusiasm for the renewal in a statement: "I'm so thrilled that 'Down Cemetery Road' has been enjoyed enough to warrant a second season. The thought of working with the team again, with wonderful Morwenna Banks in the writer's seat and the indomitable Ruth Wilson who is the best and most brilliant co-star any aging Dame could desire, is frankly far more than I feel I deserve. Zoë Boehm is a punkishly delicious avatar, and I can't wait to pull on her knock-off Doc Martens again."
No release date for Season 2 has been confirmed, though the show's quick renewal suggests potential for a timely return, similar to Slow Horses' annual seasons. Season 1 is available to stream on Apple TV+.
