Apple TV's latest series, Down Cemetery Road, is stirring up a lot of talk. It's a mystery show with Emma Thompson in the lead. She's the famous actress who won Oscars for "Howards End" and "Sense and Sensibility. " She also played a fortune-teller in the Harry Potter movies.

The show got mixed reviews. Critics on Rotten Tomatoes gave it a 79% score. But the audience score is much lower at 55%. That's a big difference! The show is based on a book by Mick Herron. It's about a private eye who looks into a missing girl after a house explosion. The story has twists and turns, involving a military secret.

The cast is full of talented actors. Ruth Wilson, Adeel Akhtar, and Tom Goodman-Hill are just a few names. They all bring something special to the show. Some critics love the slow pace and the tension it builds. They say Emma Thompson and Ruth Wilson are amazing. The writing is sharp, and the humor is dry. But not everyone agrees.

Some viewers think the show is confusing. They say it's too stylized and not realistic. They compare it to another show, "Slow Horses, " and find it lacking. The critics and audiences seem to want different things. Critics like the ambition and performances. But audiences want a simpler, more grounded story.

The show has its fans, though. Some people find it smart and entertaining. They enjoy the mystery and the performances. But others think it's poorly written and overacted. It's all about what you expect from a show like this.

Emma Thompson's Mystery Show: A Hit or Miss?

Imagine a community coming together to fight a common enemy. That's exactly what the Elvin Howard Sr. Pancreatic Cancer Foundation is all about. Named after Elvin Howard Sr. , who lost his battle with pancreatic cancer in 2017, the foundation aims to raise awareness and support for those affected by this devastating disease.

Elvin Howard Jr. , son of the foundation's namesake, shared that the foundation's mission is personal. His father was an employee at WBRZ and succumbed to pancreatic cancer. Now, the foundation is on a mission to make people understand that pancreatic cancer can be fought and won.

Coming up, the foundation has two exciting events planned. On Saturday, November 2, they'll host a 5k run and one-mile walk in Baker. Why not lace up your running shoes and join the cause? If you prefer to sit back and enjoy, mark your calendar for Friday, November 8. That's when the foundation will hold its eighth annual fundraiser at Boudreaux’s Catering.

Southern University's head football coach, Terrence Graves, emphasized the importance of early detection. He lost his mother to pancreatic cancer in 2017. Graves believes that regular doctor visits are crucial. It's all about giving people a fighting chance against this deadly disease.

Want to learn more or get involved? Visit the Elvin Howard Sr. Pancreatic Cancer Foundation's website at https://www. elvinhowardsrpcaf. org/. Every step taken and every dollar raised brings us one step closer to eradicating pancreatic cancer for good.

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