Vera 2011
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Overview
Vera is a British crime drama television series that premiered on ITV. The series is based on the Vera Stanhope novels by Ann Cleeves and stars Brenda Blethyn as the principal character, Detective Chief Inspector Vera Stanhope. Vera is a sharp detective who patrols her patch of northeast England, pursuing the truth in cases of murder, kidnapping, and blackmail. The series features Vera's obsessive work ethic and her caustic wit, guile, and courage as she faces the world. The show ran for 14 years, from 1 May 2011 to 2 January 2025, and is set against the Northumberland landscape. Brenda Blethyn's portrayal of Vera Stanhope is notable for her singular charm and the character's messy life. The series follows Vera and her team as they face a series of captivating murder mysteries.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 4 episodes
- E1 Hidden Depths May 1, 2011
- E2 Telling Tales May 8, 2011
- E3 The Crow Trap May 15, 2011
- E4 Little Lazarus May 22, 2011
Season 2 · 4 episodes
- E1 The Ghost Position Apr 22, 2012
- E2 Silent Voices Apr 29, 2012
- E3 A Certain Samaritan Jun 3, 2012
- E4 Sandancers May 20, 2012
Season 3 · 4 episodes
- E1 Poster Child Aug 25, 2013
- E2 Castles in the Air Sep 1, 2013
- E3 Young Gods Sep 8, 2013
- E4 Prodigal Son Sep 15, 2013
Season 4 · 4 episodes
- E1 On Harbour Street Apr 27, 2014
- E2 Protected May 4, 2014
- E3 The Deer Hunters May 11, 2014
- E4 Death of a Family Man May 18, 2014
Season 5 · 4 episodes
- E1 Changing Tides Apr 5, 2015
- E2 Old Wounds Apr 12, 2015
- E3 Muddy Waters Apr 19, 2015
- E4 Shadows in the Sky Apr 26, 2015