A Dark Adapted Eye
1994•6.0/10
CrimeDrama
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6.0/10(1)
This psychological mystery/thriller, adapted from Ruth Rendell's novel of the same name, depicts a family on the edge. Two sisters, the elder obsessive Vera, and the younger, manipulative Eden, cut a path of jealousy, murder and revenge that leads to the destruction of their entire family.
Language
EN
Status
Ended
First Aired
January 2, 1994
Last Aired
January 3, 1994
Networks
BBC One
Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
US
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
Episode 1
Air date: 1994-01-02
Based on author Ruth Rendell's novel of the same name, A Dark Adapted Eye follows the jealous and arguably insane path of the domineering Vera Hillyard (Celia Imrie), whose obsessive need to control her sons (the older is prone to demonstrating decidedly aggressive behavior, the younger may or may not be legitimate) and daughter plays a prominent role in her own undoing. Meanwhile, her manipulative sister, Eden (Sophie Ward), ultimately provokes Vera into what the community believes to be the deliberate murder of a child.
E2
Episode 2
Air date: 1994-01-03
Based on author Ruth Rendell's novel of the same name, A Dark Adapted Eye follows the jealous and arguably insane path of the domineering Vera Hillyard (Celia Imrie), whose obsessive need to control her sons (the older is prone to demonstrating decidedly aggressive behavior, the younger may or may not be legitimate) and daughter plays a prominent role in her own undoing. Meanwhile, her manipulative sister, Eden (Sophie Ward), ultimately provokes Vera into what the community believes to be the deliberate murder of a child.
Cast
Celia Imrie
Vera
Helena Bonham Carter
Faith Severn
Robin Ellis
John
Bernice Stegers
Vranni
Sophie Ward
Eden
William Gaminara
Andrew
Pip Torrens
Chad
Kelly Marcel
Vera (jeune)
David Cann
Albert March
