'Down Cemetery Road' Episode 7

By Griff Griffin

Contributing Pop Culture Writer

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After an explosive last episode, “Down Cemetery Road," approaches its dramatic end.

The show's eight-episode run concludes on December 10th, 2025, making Episode 7 the penultimate release.

It's called "Lights Go Out." According to Apple's official synopsis, “Downey and Amos converge as the race to find Dinah reaches a breaking point. Sarah must take a leap of faith.”

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The show deserves every bit of its hype. Premiering October 29th, 2025, it’s currently sitting at a healthy 79% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with millions of viewers remaining gripped to its involving central mystery.

What is 'Down Cemetery Road'?

From the team behind the Emmy-winning series "Slow Horses", "Down Cemetery Road" is another gripping England-set mystery.

As per Apple TV+’s official synopsis: “When a house explodes in a quiet Oxford suburb and a girl disappears in the aftermath, neighbor Sarah Tucker (Wilson) becomes obsessed with finding her and enlists the help of private investigator Zoë Boehm (Thompson). Zoë and Sarah suddenly find themselves in a complex conspiracy that reveals people long believed dead are still among the living, while the living are fast joining the dead.”

“Down Cemetery Road,” stars Academy Award, BAFTA, Golden Globe and Emmy Award-winner Emma Thompson, alongside Golden Globe and two-time Olivier Award winner Ruth Wilson.

'Down Cemetery Road' Episode 7 Release Date

Episode 7 "Down Cemetery Road" airs Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025. The episode is called “Lights Go Out."

Where to Watch 'Down Cemetery Road' Episode 7

Watch "Down Cemetery Road" exclusively on Apple TV with a subscription to the platform.

'Down Cemetery Road' Episodes

The eight-episode series made its global debut on Apple TV with the first two episodes on Wednesday, October 29th, 2025. New episodes release every Wednesday through December 10th. Here’s the full episode list.

Episode 1 – Almost True — Wed, Oct 29, 2025
Episode 2 – A Kind of Grief — Wed, Oct 29, 2025
Episode 3 – Filthy Work — Wed, Nov 5, 2025
Episode 4 – My Friends Don't Like Me — Wed, Nov 12, 2025
Episode 5 – Slow Dying — Wed, Nov 19, 2025
Episode 6 – Neglected Waters — Wed, Nov 26, 2025
Episode 7 – Lights Go Out — Wed, Dec 3, 2025
Episode 8 – What Will Survive — Wed, Dec 10, 2025

'Down Cemetery Road' Cast

Emma Thompson leads the cast as private detective Zoë Boehm. She’s joined by Ruth Wilson co-investigator as Sarah Trafford. With talented actors from Misfits, Mr Selfridge, Four Lions, The Great, and more, here’s the full Down Cemetery Road Cast.

Ruth Wilson
Dame Emma Thompson
Nathan Stewart-Jarrett
Tom Goodman-Hill
Darren Boyd
Adeel Akhtar
Tom Riley
Adam Godley
Steven Cree
Fehinti Balogun
Sinead Matthews
Ken Nwosu
Aiysha Hart

'Down Cemetery Road' Reviews

"Down Cemetery Road" currently has a 79% on Rotten Tomatoes. It has a 62% audience score on the Popcornmeter. Reviewers praise its dark tone, pacey plot, and shocking twists.

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