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Vera•Season 12•Episode 4

The Darkest Evening

8.2/10 · 644 votesFeb 19, 202390 min

Ranked #1 of 5 in Season 12•+0.2 vs season avg

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On the night of a massive storm, trying to get home, DCI Vera Stanhope (Brenda Blethyn) comes across an abandoned car with a baby inside. With no mobile signal and blocked roads at every turn, Vera is forced to seek refuge somewhere she’d rather not

Directed byPaul Gay

Written byColette Kane

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Against the Tide

For the Grace of God

Blue

The Darkest Evening

The Rising Tide (Christmas Special)

Cast5

Brenda Blethyn

DCI Vera Stanhope

Jon Morrison

DC Kenny Lockhart

Kenny Doughty

DS Aiden Healy

Riley Jones

DC Mark Edwards

Ibinabo Jack

DC Jacqueline 'Jac' Williams

Crew2

Paul Gay

Director

Colette Kane

Writer

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Episode Summary

"The Darkest Evening" is episode 4 of Vera season 12. It scored 8.2/10 from 644 votes, ranking #1 of 5 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Paul Gay and written by Colette Kane, it aired on February 19, 2023.

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