Down Cemetery Road season 2: Release date speculation and latest news

*Warning: This article contains spoilers for Down Cemetery Road's season 1 finale.*

The stakes were sky-high by the end of Down Cemetery Road, with the finale episode providing jaw-dropping surprises, deaths and plot twists.

Thankfully for those who have been gripped by the drama, led by Dame Emma Thompson and Ruth Wilson, there is plenty more to come as it has been renewed for season 2!

Apple TV has confirmed that the new season will see Thompson and Wilson reunite once again as Zoë and Sarah, this time thrown into a case that sees them "navigating the glamorous but ruthless world of black market antiquities" after a woman falls in front of a train.

But when exactly can we expect this second outing for Down Cemetery Road? Read on to find out what we know so far about the Apple TV series and its future.

Will there be a Down Cemetery Road season 2?

Yes! Apple TV has now renewed Down Cemetery Road for season 2.

On the announcement of the show's renewal, star and executive producer Emma Thompson said in a statement: “I’m so thrilled that Down Cemetery Road has been enjoyed enough to warrant a second season. The thought of working with the team again, with wonderful Morwenna Banks in the writer’s seat and the indomitable Ruth Wilson who is the best and most brilliant co-star any aging Dame could desire, is frankly far more than I feel I deserve.

"Zoë Boehm is a punkishly delicious avatar and I can’t wait to pull on her knock-off Doc Martens again. Thanks to everyone who watched! We are go for the next one and it’s all down to you."

Jay Hunt, creative director for Europe at Apple TV, also said: “Audiences around the world fell in love with Down Cemetery Road and I am glad the unlikely duo of Zoë and Sarah will be back with their unique form of acerbic wit."

When could Down Cemetery Road season 2 be released?

As of now, there's no confirmed release date for Down Cemetery Road season 2.

However, season 1 was initially announced back in April 2024, with the series then premiering in October 2025. So, depending on schedules, we imagine that a second season could land on our screens in late 2027.

Who could return for Down Cemetery Road season 2?

Seeing as Emma Thompson and Ruth Wilson headed up the first season of Down Cemetery Road, many fans may be expecting the duo to helm the next instalment – and we're in luck as it's now been confirmed that both leading actresses will be reprising their roles for season 2.

Barring any flashback scenes, we can safely assume that Amos (Fehinti Balogun) and Downey (Nathan Stewart-Jarrett) won't be returning for any further potential seasons as both of their characters were killed in the finale.

While a lot of things get pretty well wrapped up in the finale, we do see C (Darren Boyd) seemingly go into business with a faceless mystery person, which could lead nicely into a potential season 2. As for Hamza (Adeel Akthar), he's seen alive and well by the final moments of the series, although we don't know what the future holds for him and his failed missions.

For those reasons, the rest of the cast (aside from Thompson and Wilson) that we'd expect to potentially see in season 2 are as follows:

• Ruth Wilson as Sarah Tucker
• Emma Thompson as Zoë Boehm
• Adeel Akhtar as Hamza
• Darren Boyd as C

What could happen in a potential Down Cemetery Road season 2?

The official synopsis for season 2 is as follows: "Season 2 reunites Zoë Boehm (Thompson) and Sarah Trafford (Wilson) chasing down another twisted mystery. 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 glamorous but ruthless world of black market 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."

We do know that by the end of season 1, things are tied up pretty neatly regarding Zoë and Sarah, with the pair going their separate ways after all they've been through together. But as for whether we'll be seeing any returning faces like C or Hamza who are back to exact any revenge, we'll just have to wait and see.

Is there a trailer for Down Cemetery Road season 2?

No! Seeing as Down Cemetery Road season 2 has just been commissioned, there's obviously no trailer just yet.

In the meantime, this was the trailer for season 1 – if you need reminding:

Read our guide to the best Christmas TV for 2025.

Down Cemetery Road is now available to stream in full on Apple TV – sign up to Apple TV now.

Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.