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Down Cemetery Road is an eight-part thriller on Apple TV, adapted by Morwenna Banks from Mick Herron’s debut novel. Emma Thompson stars as private investigator Zoë Boehm, a detective whose confidence and cynicism make her a role model for women everywhere.The series follows Zoë and her devoted husband Joe (Adam Godley) as they unravel a complex web of intrigue surrounding a mysterious explosion that kills two adults and injures a child. The investigation draws in art restorer Sarah Tucker (Ruth Wilson) and her family, connecting personal obsessions with government secrets at the Ministry of Defence.With a fast-paced plot and layered twists, the show showcases Thompson and Wilson at their best while smoothly expanding the novel’s story for television.If viewers enjoyed watching Down Cemetery Road for its themes of suspenseful investigations and complex conspiracies, then here are seven other thrilling shows to watch if you loved Down Cemetery Road.Disclaimer: The following list is ranked in no particular order, and the opinions expressed belong solely to the author.Broadchurch, The Missing, and 5 other thrillers to watch if you loved Down Cemetery Road1) The CaptureThe Capture is a British mystery thriller series (Image via Apple TV+) The Capture is a British mystery thriller series created by Ben Chanan, starring Holliday Grainger, Callum Turner, Laura Haddock, and Ron Perlman. The story centers on conspiracies involving manipulated footage and the impact of digital deception on people’s lives.In series one, former British army Lance Corporal Shaun Emery is accused of kidnapping and murder based on CCTV evidence, while Detective Inspector Rachel Carey uncovers a deeper conspiracy. Series two follows politician Isaac Turner as he becomes entangled in a similar deepfake scandal, with Rachel racing to expose the truth.Like Down Cemetery Road, The Capture weaves an investigation around a conspiracy, blending personal stakes with wider societal deception.2) SafeSafe (Harlan Coben's Safe) is a British drama thriller miniseries (Image via Netflix) Safe (onscreen title Harlan Coben's Safe) is a British drama thriller miniseries created by crime author Harlan Coben and written mainly by Danny Brocklehurst. Set in England, the series stars Michael C. Hall and was filmed in Manchester, Liverpool, and Cheshire.The story follows widowed paediatric surgeon Tom Delaney, who struggles to connect with his two teenage daughters still grieving their mother’s death. When his 16-year-old daughter Jenny goes missing, Tom uncovers a tangled web of secrets while racing to find her.Similar to Down Cemetery Road, Safe revolves around a missing child and the race against time to uncover hidden secrets.3) State of PlayState of Play is a British television drama series written by Paul Abbott (Image via Apple TV+) State of Play is a British television drama series written by Paul Abbott and directed by David Yates, starring David Morrissey, John Simm, Kelly Macdonald, and Bill Nighy.Set primarily in London, it follows a newspaper investigation into the death of a political researcher, exploring the relationship between journalist Cal McCaffrey and his old friend, MP Stephen Collins. The series marked Abbott’s first political thriller and was a turning point for Yates’s directorial career.The story centers on Cal McCaffrey and his colleagues as they investigate the murder of teenager Kelvin Stagg, which leads them to the death of political researcher Sonia Baker.State of Play shares with Down Cemetery Road a layered thriller plot where uncovering a murder exposes political intrigue and entangled relationships.4) BroadchurchBroadchurch is a British crime drama series created by Chris Chibnall (Image via Apple TV+) Broadchurch is a British crime drama series created by Chris Chibnall, starring David Tennant as Detective Inspector Alec Hardy and Olivia Colman as Detective Sergeant Ellie Miller. Set in the fictional Dorset town of Broadchurch, the series follows criminal investigations and their impact on the community, with a strong ensemble cast including Jodie Whittaker, Andrew Buchan, and Arthur Darvill.The first series centers on the death of 11-year-old Danny Latimer and its effects on his family and the town. Subsequent series explore bringing his killer to justice, unresolved past cases, and a local woman’s r*pe, while the Latimers struggle to move on. Like Down Cemetery Road, Broadchurch explores the ripple effects of a tragic event on a community while following detectives racing to solve the mystery.5) MarcellaMarcella is a British Nordic noir detective series created by Hans Rosenfeldt (Image via Apple TV+) Marcella is a British Nordic noir detective series created by Hans Rosenfeldt, starring Anna Friel as Marcella Backland, a former London detective who returns to work to investigate cold cases involving serial killers. The show explores her professional life alongside personal struggles, including her husband leaving her and raising two children while managing her own mental health challenges.Across the series, Marcella investigates a serial killer, a child murderer tied to occult symbols, and, undercover in Northern Ireland, uncovers a crime family while facing her mental health struggles.Marcella mirrors Down Cemetery Road in featuring a determined female detective who faces personal struggles while pursuing serial investigations.6) The MissingThe Missing is a British anthology drama (Image via Amazon Prime Video)The Missing is a British anthology drama created by Harry and Jack Williams, starring Tchéky Karyo as detective Julien Baptiste. The first series follows the disappearance of a young boy in France, while the second centers on a missing girl in Germany, with Karyo returning in both. The series received praise for its storytelling and performances, particularly Karyo’s, and led to the spin-off Baptiste.In the first series, Oliver disappears during a 2006 family holiday in France. Eight years later, Tony enlists retired detective Baptiste, uncovering dark secrets, including a paedophile’s murder and Oliver’s death, leaving Tony struggling to accept the truth as his ex-wife moves on.Similar to Down Cemetery Road, The Missing focuses on a search for a lost child, revealing dark secrets and emotional turmoil along the way.7) CollateralCollateral is a four-part British drama series created by David Hare (Image via Netflix) Collateral is a four-part British drama series created by David Hare, starring Carey Mulligan as DI Kip Glaspie. The story follows her investigation into the shooting of a pizza delivery rider in London, uncovering a web of interconnected characters tied to the case.The series also explores broader social issues, highlighting the mistreatment of refugees and immigrants by both traffickers and indifferent state agencies, with Nathaniel Martello-White, Jeany Spark, Nicola Walker, John Simm, and Billie Piper in key roles.Collateral shares with Down Cemetery Road a fast-paced investigation into a seemingly isolated crime that uncovers wider social and political implications.Interested viewers can watch Down Cemetery Road on Apple TV+.
