Down Cemetery Road has unexpected ties to Slow Horses - here's all about it

Down Cemetery Road, an upcoming British thriller series, will be diving into the world of investigation. It is already making headlines because of its promising premise. The very talented Emma Thompson is taking the lead role of a private investigator in the series. Emma Thompson's character will be navigating through a web of complex cases.

On the surface, Down Cemetery Road seems to have no connection with Slow Horses. However, it is surprising to see how these two series are intricately connected. These two series are bound together by a satisfying thread. Down Cemetery Road will follow a weekly release schedule after it drops its first and second episodes on October 29.

Ties between Down Cemetery Road and Slow Horses

The most striking connection between Down Cemetery Road and Slow Horses is the coming together of misfits. In Slow Horses, we see that the storyline revolves around characters who are filled with troubles, and their lives could easily be described as chaotic.

Gary Oldman’s Jackson Lamb is not a slick and put-together hero but rather someone with flaws. Similarly, in this series, Emma Thompson’s character, Zoë Boehm, comes with all shades of realism. It could even be said that both characters share quite similar DNA, considering that both of them prefer to use sarcasm as a means of communication.

Besides this, the creative engine powering Slow Horses and this series is also quite similar. Hakan Kousetta is the executive producer for both of these series, along with writer Morwenna Banks, who is also part of both series. It can be expected that this upcoming British thriller is going to be filled with the brilliant storytelling that we see in Slow Horses.

These two distinct shows are bound together with yet another thread of connection. Both these series are adapted from the novels written by the same author, Mick Herron. Herron crafts masterpieces filled with intense plotlines. Hence, a similarity in the tone and quality of these two shows is undoubtedly going to be present.

As both series are set in the UK, we will also be getting the fast-paced, action-filled storyline. These aspects drew the fans of Slow Horses in. A TV show focusing on investigations needs to be fast-paced. A fast-paced storyline enhances the overall reception of the plot.

This can be seen in Slow Horses as it perfectly captures this essence with its fast-paced storytelling. The storyline of Down Cemetery Road will focus on two women, Sarah and Zoë. These two women get themselves entangled in a world of conspiracy while investigating a case. Sarah Tucker comes from a simple household.

A massive explosion near her house changes everything. After the investigations begin due to the explosion, she realizes that there is more to the situation than meets the eye. Sarah realises that the police are hiding something. Curiosity takes the best of Sarah, and she decides to take matters into her own hands. She seeks the help of a private investigator, Zoë Boehm, and reveals all about the situation to her.

The disappearance of a girl and the explosion draw Zoë’s attention. She decides to take on the case. However, things are not that easy. When these two women begin to investigate the case, they come across something unexpected. They quickly find themselves entangled in the dangerous world of mystery. These mysteries become the pillar for the storyline. It sets the tone for an action-packed series.

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