S04 E03 - Vera

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

While the series is famously set in the countryside, specific locations for this episode highlighted the region's "moody" and "harsh" landscapes. Vera S04 E03

: 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" The Deer Hunters (TV Episode 2014) -

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 Originally aired on May 11, 2014 , it

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

: 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.

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.