Martin Clunes to star in 'gripping' crime thriller based on bestseller

Martin Clunes has joined the star-studded cast of Apple TV's returning crime thriller, Down Cemetery Road.

Emma Thompson reprises her role as Zoë Boehm alongside Ruth Wilson, who plays Sarah Tucker in the detective thriller, adapted from Slow Horses author Mick Herron's 'Zöe Boehm' book series.

The second season sees the duo reunite to solve another twisted mystery involving the "ruthless world of black market antiquities."

Alongside the Doc Martin star, other new additions to the cast include Fionn Whitehead (Dunkirk), Paterson Joseph (Wonka), Aasiya Shah (Bait), Dimitri Leonidas (Foundation), Paul Chahidi (This Country), Liz White (The Long Shadow), Amanda Abbington (Sherlock), Jeff Rawle (Drop the Dead Donkey), Ashley McGuire (Slow Horses), Amber Grappy (One Day) and Yali Topol Margalith (Alice and Steve).

Keep reading to find out all we know about season two so far. 

What to expect from Down Cemetery Road season two

The first season saw Sarah Traffor, a middle-class art conservationist, and private investigator Zoë Boehm become wrapped up in a complex conspiracy after a girl vanished from Sarah's quiet Oxford suburb. 

In season two, which is based on the novels The Last Voice You Hear and Smoke and Whispers, Zoe takes on another intriguing case. 

The synopsis reads: "After a woman falls in front of a train Zoë is called in to investigate, but this seemingly simple case soon upends her life as she and Sarah find themselves navigating the dark side of the glamorous world of art and antiquities. Matters take a deadly turn when they stumble into the path of a brutal serial killer who will stop at nothing to cover up his crimes."

What have viewers said about the show? 

The series was hailed by viewers as "gripping" and "excellent" upon its release in October last year. 

Taking to social media, one person encouraged Slow Horses fans to tune in, writing: "If you like #SlowHorses you'll absolutely love this. Watched the first two episodes. Absolutely brilliant," while others described the show as "binge-worthy" and "underrated". 

Meet the creative team

Down Cemetery Road marks the second collaboration between author Mick Herron and Apple TV, and is produced by 60Forty Films (Hijack, Slow Horses). 

Meanwhile, Morwenna Banks, whose writing credits include Slow Horses, writes and executive produces. Jamie Laurenson, Hakan Kousetta and Tom Nash at 60Forty Films, Emma Thompson and Mick Herron also executive produce.

Serving as lead director for series two is Börkur Sigþórssen, whose credits include Baptiste, The Midwich Cuckoos and Insomnia.

Down Cemetery Road is available to stream on Apple TV. A release date for season two has yet to be announced.