DCI Vera Stanhope is called to the scene of a violent car crash. With her typically sharp skills of observation, Vera quickly realises that the crash was not accidental and that another driver tried to kill victim, Faye Wakeland. When she dies in hospital shortly after, Vera suspects that Faye's murder might be connected to the recent suicide of a local man. She is a popular and well-loved member of a coastal community. But, Vera and Aiden find it difficult to get to the truth when everyone that they encounter seem to be protecting a secret. Vera must continue to delve into the lives of the people that Faye lived amongst, as well as the links she had with her past. Joined by her faithful team including DC Kenny Lockhart, as well as new recruit DC Jac Williams, Vera attempts to find the missing link that will lead to Faye's killer.
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 .