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(Brenda Blethyn): A curmudgeonly but brilliant detective dealing with the recent death of her father.

: The fictional home of Vera Stanhope.

The series is known for its atmospheric use of the Northumberland landscape. [S1E1] Hidden Depths

(David Leon): Vera’s younger, loyal sergeant who acts as her "surrogate son". [S1E1] Hidden Depths