Vera S04 E03 Apr 2026

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. Vera S04 E03

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. The third episode of Vera ’s fourth season is titled ""

"Vera" The Deer Hunters (TV Episode 2014) - Full cast & crew The mystery begins when teenagers Louis and Sassi

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