Vera Season 1 Episode 2
Vera
Season 1

Ep 2. Telling Tales

  • TV-NR
  • May 8, 2011
  • 88 min
  • 7.7  (715)

Vera season 1 episode 2, titled "Telling Tales," follows Detective Chief Inspector Vera Stanhope as she investigates the murder of a young woman, Lizzie Faulkner. The episode takes place in a close-knit community in Northumberland, where everyone seems to know everyone else's business. The victim's body is found washed up on the shore of an island, and Vera is tasked with finding out who she was and who killed her.

As Vera and her team begin to investigate, they discover that Lizzie was deeply unhappy and had a troubled past. She had a difficult relationship with her mother, who was overprotective and controlling. Lizzie had also been involved in a love triangle with two men, both of whom had motive to kill her.

As Vera delves deeper into Lizzie's life, she uncovers a web of lies and secrets. Everyone in the community seems to have something to hide, and it becomes clear that Lizzie's murder was not an isolated incident. Vera's investigation leads her to confront some uncomfortable and painful truths about the community she is investigating.

Along the way, Vera faces several challenges, including resistance from the local police and a lack of cooperation from the suspects and witnesses. She is also dealing with personal issues, including a strained relationship with her father and her own struggles with alcohol.

Despite these obstacles, Vera is relentless in her pursuit of the truth. She uses her instincts and her keen sense of observation to piece together the clues and uncover the killer's identity. In the end, she brings the killer to justice and finds some closure for Lizzie's family.

Overall, "Telling Tales" is a thrilling and complex episode that showcases Vera's intelligence, determination, and compassion. It explores the dark side of small-town life and deals with issues of love, jealousy, and betrayal. As always, Brenda Blethyn gives an outstanding performance as Vera, bringing depth and nuance to the character. This episode is a must-watch for fans of crime dramas and anyone who enjoys a gripping mystery.

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Vera, Season 1 Episode 2, is available to watch and stream on Acorn Media. You can also buy, rent Vera on demand at Apple TV Channels, Amazon Prime, Amazon, Google Play online.
  • First Aired
    May 8, 2011
  • Content Rating
    TV-NR
  • Runtime
    88 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    7.7  (715)