Vera (2011)

S1E4 Little Lazarus

In the final episode of the detective drama inspired by Ann Cleeves' novels, DI Vera Stanhope saves a young boy from a freezing pond after he flees a brutal attack that claimed his mother's life. As Vera and her team delve into the circumstances surrounding the child's trauma, they uncover a tangled web of deadly secrets driven by greed, power, and maternal devotion. Despite her usual discomfort with children, Vera finds a deep connection with the boy, gradually understanding that the clues to solving the case might be buried in his memories.