Vera S04 E03 (ORIGINAL)

While the series is famously set in the countryside, specific locations for this episode highlighted the region's "moody" and "harsh" landscapes.

However, Vera’s intuition leads her to dig deeper into Shane’s history. She uncovers that Shane had recently returned to his home to sell his deceased grandfather's property, only to pull out of the sale at the last minute—a move that frustrated a wealthy local couple who owned a nearby deer shoot. As the investigation unfolds, Vera explores Shane’s troubled past, including his sudden departure 15 years prior and his complicated relationships with both landowners and a rival family of poachers. Brenda Blethyn as DCI Vera Stanhope David Leon as DS Joe Ashworth Jon Morrison as DC Kenny Lockhart Kingsley Ben-Adir as Dr. Marcus Summer

: Includes William Ash as Linus Campion, Kellie Bright as Vanessa Barnes, Clive Russell as Allen Barnes, and Charlotte Hope as Saskia "Sassi" Barnes. Filming and Atmosphere Vera S04 E03

The third episode of Vera ’s fourth season is titled "". Originally aired on May 11, 2014 , it follows DCI Vera Stanhope and DS Joe Ashworth as they investigate the death of a failed novelist and suspected poacher. Plot Summary

: While primarily serving as the fictional "Mardle" in other Season 4 episodes, its picturesque but atmospheric scenery is a recurring backdrop for the season's gritty tone. While the series is famously set in the

: Used to depict the bleak, remote quarry where Shane’s body was found.

The mystery begins when teenagers Louis and Sassi Barnes discover the body of in a remote Northumberland quarry, dead from a single gunshot wound. A mile away, a burnt-out truck containing the remains of a stag is found, leading Joe to initially suspect a tragic poaching accident. Filming and Atmosphere The third episode of Vera

"Vera" The Deer Hunters (TV Episode 2014) - Full cast & crew