Season 1 of Down Cemetery Road was about Sarah and Zoe, who are investigating the disappearance of a little girl, Dinah. However, their journey is not limited to the girl but also exposes them to a government weapon program. The case is solved, but still their story doesn't seem to be over anytime soon.
Apple TV has not renewed or cancelled the show as of now. Season 1 wrapped on December 10, 2025. The show is based on Mick Herron’s Oxford Investigations Series, and season 2 will most likely adapt Book 2: The Last Voice You Hear. Fans are wondering if the unresolved subplots from season 1will be answered in season 2 of Down Cemetery Road or not.
Here are the 5 burning questions season 2 must answer.
Here are the 5 burning questions season 2 of Down Cemetery Road must answer

How will Zoe deal with the trauma of killing Amos?
Zoe killed Amos in season 1 of Down Cemetery Road, and it came as self-defense, but emotionally, it is going to be far more complex for Zoe. Amos was an antagonist, yes, but was still a human being. The act shakes her to the core that she has killed someone.
Therefore, given this, season 2 must explore her guilt, nightmares, and mental condition after committing a brutal act. On the other hand, whether she starts hallucinating Amos, as it is suggested in the second book, season 2, must be answered. The show could use this to highlight the effects of the professional work on a detective. Season 2 must also answer how this event has impacted Zoe's relationship with Sarah.
What will Sarah’s new life look like after leaving her husband?
In the finale of season 1, Sarah is seen discarding the ring as a symbolic and freeing act. Therefore, season 2 must explore how she is reinventing herself and how deeply she embraces her profession. Her partnership is growing with Zoe, and only the new season could tell if Mark's story is completely over or if he could resurface.
Will season 2 reveal more about Zoe’s past?
The finale only hints at Zoe’s emotional history, her marriage to Joe, and the grief she carries. This places season 2 to explore what shaped Zoe before the events of season 1. How did Joe die, and how has it impacted Zoe? Season 2 must dig deeper into Zoe's past and related trauma. The viewers could understand the character better with this. Why she isolates herself emotionally earlier and what has driven her motives and life after Joe's death, is something which might deepen the character's arc.
The plot of season 2
As mentioned, season 2 might be based on the second book, The Last Voice You Hear. Zoe might be seen investigating the mysterious death of a woman, while the case would become a personal one for Zoe after being targeted by the killer herself. She will then become the investigator and also the victim in the case. On the other hand, Sarah is not part of this book and only comes in Book 4.
The show might want to keep both of the leads together, and this might result in some major changes in the storyline. Season 2 must answer its plan for these primary characters and how much Season 2 will be changing to keep Sarah part of the story.
Who will be returning in Season 2?
Down Cemetery Road Season 2 is expected to follow a new case, and this means a new bunch of supporting cast members must join the mystery, keeping the core characters the same. With this, we can speculate that Emma Thompson will return as Zoe Boehm and Ruth Wilson as Sarah, if the makers choose not to follow the 2nd Book as it is. Joshua James will appear as Wayne and will hold a significant role in season 2, given his increasing importance to Zoe.
Therefore, season 2 must answer who is joining the show and the new roles the season will bring this time. Some other possible recurring characters also include Adeel Akhtar as Hamza and Darren Boyd. They also might join the new season to make the viewers feel more familiar with the world of season 2 of Down Cemetery Road.
These were the questions season 2 must answer for the fans to feel familiar and connected with the world of Down Cemetery Road.