Adeel Akhtar on how Down Cemetery Road compares with Slow Horses

Adeel Akhtar on how Down Cemetery Road compares with Slow Horses

As a seasoned movie critic with a penchant for unraveling the intricacies of British dramas, I must say that Adeel Akhtar is truly a gem in our current cinematic landscape. His ability to breathe life into complex and multi-dimensional characters is nothing short of remarkable.


Currently, Adeel Akhtar is appearing on Showtrial, and the second season of this legal series is set to premiere this week. However, you can expect to see him in a different production titled Down Cemetery Road in the near future as well.

As a movie enthusiast, I have a knack for appreciating the nuances of British dramas, and that’s exactly what Slow Horses delivers – it’s devoid of classic heroes, instead showcasing characters with their own unique flaws and imperfections. Similarly, Down Cemetery maintains this authenticity in its portrayal.

He went on to say: “What I adore about Slow Horses is that it has this unique quality where it becomes deeply serious with a character, only to surprise you with something hilariously humorous.

“And this latest one that I’m doing has got a similar sort of thing going on as well.”

Adeel Akhtar on how Down Cemetery Road compares with Slow Horses

Alongside Ruth Wilson, Emma Thompson, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, Tom Goodman-Hill, and others, Down Cemetery Road is also cast. The story revolves around a woman who develops an uncontrollable fixation on locating a girl who vanishes from the house adjacent to hers following an explosion, and her subsequent investigation ensues.

They engage a private detective to dig up the facts, and in doing so, they stumble upon an intricate web of deceit.

At present, the fourth season of “Slow Horses,” featuring Gary Oldman, Jack Lowden, and Kristin Scott Thomas, is being broadcast on Apple TV+. It has already been confirmed that a fifth season will follow.

Currently, Akhtar is featured in the second season of Showtrial, set to premiere on Sunday, 6th October. This new season revolves around the story of a police officer standing trial for allegedly running over and killing a climate change activist.

Akhtar portrays Sam Malick, a defense attorney tasked with handling an officer’s case. However, he himself carries a significant amount of personal troubles to manage alongside his professional responsibilities.

 

A court trial is set to resume on BBC One and BBC iPlayer this coming Sunday, 6th October. On the other hand, starting from now, you can stream Down Cemetery Road on Apple TV+. Don’t forget to subscribe to Apple TV+!

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2024-10-02 22:03