Kermode & Mayo’s Take Is BUGONIA out of this world? + Ruth Wilson on DOWN CEMETERY ROAD
Oct 30, 2025
Ruth Wilson, an award-winning actor known for her captivating performances, joins the discussion to delve into her role in the thrilling TV series Down Cemetery Road. She shares insights about her character, Sarah Trafford, and how the narrative intertwines mystery with humor. The conversation reveals Sarah's transformation from a bored housewife to a determined sleuth alongside Emma Thompson's character. They also explore the show's unique suburban noir style, balancing dark themes with absurdity, and Ruth hints at her exciting new projects.
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Suburban Noir Balances Threat And Absurdity
- Morwenna Banks and Ruth Wilson shape the series tone as 'suburban noir' mixing real jeopardy with absurd human incompetence.
- The humour keeps viewers off-balance so darker moments land with greater shock and emotional weight.
Female Leads Drive the Thriller
- Mark Kermode praises the female-centred dynamic that drives Down Cemetery Road's momentum.
- He highlights rooting for flawed women who unravel male-created chaos as the series' main pleasure.
Tone Shifts Can Undermine Threat
- Mark found the tonal shifts between comedy and genuine horror uneven and distracting in Down Cemetery Road.
- He struggled to accept slapstick elements alongside grisly crimes, which undermined immersion for him.
