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When a child goes missing in the aftermath of a house explosion, a concerned neighbor teams up with a private investigator to find them. As secrets unravel and a military conspiracy emerges, all hell is unleashed on South Oxford's sleepy suburbs.
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- E1 Almost TrueNext upOct 29, 2025 · 52 min · ★ 6.3
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A catastrophic event upends South Oxford. Sarah grows suspicious of the emergency response. While investigating, she encounters Zoë Boehm.
Guest stars: Adam Godley (Joe Silverman), Tom Goodman-Hill (Gerard Inchon), Sinéad Matthews (Wigwam), Ken Nwosu (Rufus), Aaron Neil (DI Ash Varma), Pip Torrens (Dr. Isaac Wright), Tom Riley (Mark Trafford), Aiysha Hart (Paula Inchon)
- E2 A Kind of GriefOct 29, 2025 · 54 min · ★ 7.0
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Zoë goes digging for answers as Sarah starts to spiral. Hamza is under pressure to keep a lid on the crisis.
Guest stars: Adam Godley (Joe Silverman), Sinéad Matthews (Wigwam), Ken Nwosu (Rufus), Aaron Neil (DI Ash Varma), Tom Riley (Mark Trafford), Emiah-Lai Woolhead (Gracie), Charlotte Bate (Lucy), Paul Bentall (Lenny)
- E3 Filthy WorkNov 5, 2025 · 55 min · ★ 7.0
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Sarah winds up on an unexpected road trip. Zoë begins pulling threads left behind by Joe and suspects something bigger is at play.
Guest stars: Sinéad Matthews (Wigwam), Ken Nwosu (Rufus), Aaron Neil (DI Ash Varma), Pip Torrens (Dr. Isaac Wright), Tom Riley (Mark Trafford), Ella Bruccoleri (Nurse Steph Ricci), Sara Kestelman (Janice Silverman), Steven Cree (Bob Poland)
- E4 My Friends Don't Like MeNov 12, 2025 · 49 min · ★ 6.7
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While hiding out, Sarahs learns more about Downey. Zoë ruffles feathers as she seeks new collaborators for her investigation.
Guest stars: Tom Goodman-Hill (Gerard Inchon), Aaron Neil (DI Ash Varma), Pip Torrens (Dr. Isaac Wright), Aiysha Hart (Paula Inchon), Ella Bruccoleri (Nurse Steph Ricci), Ivy Malaika Quoi (Dinah Singleton), Sara Kestelman (Janice Silverman), Joshua James (Wayne)
- E5 Slow DyingNov 19, 2025 · 52 min · ★ 7.1
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Zoë makes a startling discovery that expands the scale of the conspiracy. Sarah and Downey trek north, revealing their pasts along the way.
Guest stars: Pip Torrens (Dr. Isaac Wright), Ella Bruccoleri (Nurse Steph Ricci), Ivy Malaika Quoi (Dinah Singleton), Sara Kestelman (Janice Silverman), Lydia Leonard (Defence Minister Talia Ross), Joshua James (Wayne), Hugo Chegwin (Nev), Jonny Lavelle (Ty)
- E6 Neglected WatersNov 26, 2025 · 51 min · ★ 7.7
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A dangerous game of cat and mouse begins on the train to Scotland. Sarah and Zoë try piecing together Dinah's exact location.
Guest stars: Ella Bruccoleri (Nurse Steph Ricci), Ivy Malaika Quoi (Dinah Singleton), Lydia Leonard (Defence Minister Talia Ross), Joshua James (Wayne), Hugo Chegwin (Nev), Jonny Lavelle (Ty), Ioanna Kimbook (Cheski Galanis), Gary Lewis (Captain Donny)
- E7 Lights Go OutDec 3, 2025 · 50 min · ★ 7.4
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Downey and Amos converge as the race to find Dinah reaches a breaking point. Sarah must take a leap of faith.
Guest stars: Aaron Neil (DI Ash Varma), Ella Bruccoleri (Nurse Steph Ricci), Ivy Malaika Quoi (Dinah Singleton), Sara Kestelman (Janice Silverman), Lydia Leonard (Defence Minister Talia Ross), Hugo Chegwin (Nev), Jonny Lavelle (Ty), Ioanna Kimbook (Cheski Galanis)
- E8 What Will SurviveDec 10, 2025 · 51 min · ★ 7.1
Synopsis
Everything Sarah has fought for hangs in the balance.
Guest stars: Aaron Neil (DI Ash Varma), Ivy Malaika Quoi (Dinah Singleton), Lydia Leonard (Defence Minister Talia Ross), Joshua James (Wayne), Sophia Brown (Ella Downey), Ioanna Kimbook (Cheski Galanis), Gary Lewis (Captain Donny), Laura Cairns (Shopkeeper)
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Emma Thompson
Ruth Wilson
Adeel Akhtar
Darren Boyd
Nathan Stewart-Jarrett
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misubisuJan 16, 2026
**Review for 'Down Cemetery Road (2025)'** **Score: 9/10 — A Pitch-Perfect, Early Promise of a New British Mystery Gem** Based purely on its first two gripping episodes, *Down Cemetery Road* is shaping up to be everything a discerning crime drama fan could hope for. It confirms an old truth: **no one makes crime/mysteries better than the Poms.** This isn't just a whodunit; it's a masterfully crafted immersion into a world of hidden secrets, believable desperation, and t… Read more
he kind of rich, textured atmosphere that only the best British productions can conjure. From the very first frame, the series excels where others falter: * **Characters That Breathe:** The protagonist, Sarah—a disaffected former MI5 analyst turned obsessive amateur sleuth—is an instant classic. She’s not a superhero, but a brilliantly flawed, tenacious, and deeply relatable woman driven by a personal loss into a labyrinth of cold cases. The supporting cast, from the weary local DI to the seemingly placid neighbours with shadows in their eyes, are all sketched with nuance and authenticity. They feel like people, not plot devices. * **Sets & Atmosphere as Narrative:** The show understands that location is character. The titular Cemetery Road and its surrounding village aren't just a backdrop; they are a living, brooding presence. The production design is impeccable—from the cluttered, melancholic warmth of Sarah's cottage to the stark, imposing silence of the Yorkshire moors—creating a pervasive, unsettling mood that seeps into every scene. It **feels more real**, and that reality is wonderfully grim and compelling. * **Twists That Turn on Character, Not Convenience:** The narrative twists revealed in these opening chapters don't feel manufactured for shock. They feel like the inevitable unraveling of tightly wound human lies and long-buried trauma. The mystery is complex but never confusing, rewarding the viewer's attention with reveals that deepen character and raise the stakes organically. **Why a 9 (With Room to Grow)?** The score reflects the stellar foundation and immense promise, acknowledging that a series is judged by its full arc. If it maintains this quality of writing, acting, and atmospheric tension, it will be a modern classic. The deduction of a single point is merely the cautious optimism of a viewer hooked, but not yet at the journey's end. **The Verdict (So Far):** *Down Cemetery Road* is off to a spectacular start. It has the intelligent plotting of *Broadchurch*, the haunting atmosphere of *Happy Valley*, and a uniquely compelling lead. It’s a mystery that trusts its audience, respects its genre, and delivers its thrills with a satisfyingly British blend of restraint and emotional punch. If you love crime dramas where the setting is as important as the sleuth and the characters stay with you long after the credits roll, this is your next obsession. An unmissable, top-tier entry into the canon of great British television.