Vera investigates the case of a murdered social worked named Jenny Lister, who was universally considered to have been principled and popular. However, in an overworked and understaffed social work system, a notorious case involving the death of a child seems to hold the key to solving the killing. As Vera pursues the truth, she discovers the real secret at the heart of Jenny's death - and the killer who will stop at nothing to keep it hidden
Elenco: Brenda Blethyn , Jon Morrison , Riley Jones , Kenny Doughty , David Leon , Ibinabo Jack , Kingsley Ben-Adir , Paul Ritter , Paul Kaye , Sonya Cassidy , Noof McEwan , Lisa Hammond , Wunmi Mosaku , Cush Jumbo , Clare Calbraith , Christopher Colquhoun .