[s1e1] Hidden Depths -

: The fictional home of Vera Stanhope.

The story follows Vera as she investigates the "stylized" murders of two young people in the North East of England.

(Gina McKee): The distraught mother of the first victim, Luke. [S1E1] Hidden Depths

"" is the debut episode of the British crime drama Vera , which first aired on May 1, 2011. Based on the novel by Ann Cleeves, it introduces Detective Chief Inspector Vera Stanhope (played by Brenda Blethyn) and her partner Sergeant Joe Ashworth. Episode Overview

: Includes DC Holly Lawson (Wunmi Mosaku) and Dr. Billy Cartwright (Paul Ritter). Filming Locations : The fictional home of Vera Stanhope

: Where Vera scatters her father's ashes in this episode.

: 15-year-old Luke Armstrong, found strangled in a bathtub strewn with wildflowers, and young teacher Lily Marsh, discovered in a rock pool similarly surrounded by flowers. "" is the debut episode of the British

(Brenda Blethyn): A curmudgeonly but brilliant detective dealing with the recent death of her father.