Vera is a British crime drama television series based on the Vera Stanhope novels by Ann Cleeves. It ran on ITV for 14 years from 1 May 2011 to 2 January 2025 and starred Brenda Blethyn as the …

The central character is Detective Chief Inspector Vera Stanhope, who is obsessive about her work and driven by her own demons. If she's lonely she doesn't show it; she faces the world with caustic wit, …

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Sep 25, 2025 · Fans were devastated when it was confirmed that Vera would be coming to an end after 14 years, and lead actress, Brenda Blethyn, called the move a "difficult decision".

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Jan 2, 2016 · A sharp detective with a messy life, DCI Vera Stanhope patrols her “patch” of northeast England, pursuing the truth in cases of murder, kidnapping, and blackmail. Vera is obsessive about …

In Vera's final season, DCI Vera Stanhope tackles two gripping cases: a young ex-prisoner's murder and a high-profile cold case. With her team tested like never before, Vera faces personal and …