A Dark Adapted Eye

1994
1 Season
6.0
CrimeDrama

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.

Episodes

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E1Jan 2, 1994

Episode 1

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.

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E2Jan 3, 1994

Episode 2

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.

Top Cast

Celia Imrie

Celia Imrie

Vera

Helena Bonham Carter

Helena Bonham Carter

Faith Severn

Robin Ellis

Robin Ellis

John

Bernice Stegers

Bernice Stegers

Vranni

Sophie Ward

Sophie Ward

Eden

William Gaminara

William Gaminara

Andrew

Pip Torrens

Pip Torrens

Chad

Kelly Marcel

Kelly Marcel

Vera (jeune)

David Cann

David Cann

Albert March