Vera 2011
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- May 1, 2011
- Last Aired
- January 2, 2025
- Format
- 14 seasons · 56 eps
- Highest Rated Episode
- S13E1 "Fast Love" (★ 8.7/10)
- Created By
- Ann Cleeves
- Network
- ITV1
- Where to Stream
- Britbox Apple TV Channel, BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel
What is Vera?
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.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2011
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 56
- First aired
- May 1, 2011
- Last aired
- Jan 2, 2025
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- ITV1
- Genres
- Crime, Drama, Mystery
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.4/10 from 174 votes
- Format
- 14 seasons · 56 episodes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- ITV1
- Viewing time
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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.
Should you watch it?
“A sharp detective navigates her messy personal life while solving complex crimes in northeast England.”
- compelling lead performance
- scenic rural settings
- intricate mystery plots
- can be slow-paced
- dark thematic subject matter
Watch it if you enjoy character-driven British crime dramas set against atmospheric landscapes.
The series features themes of murder, kidnapping, and blackmail suitable for mature audiences.
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Season 1 · 4 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Hidden Depths Mytharc May 1, 2011
- E2 Telling Tales Core May 8, 2011
- E3 The Crow Trap Mytharc May 15, 2011
- E4 Little Lazarus Mytharc May 22, 2011
Season 2 · 4 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Ghost Position Mytharc Apr 22, 2012
- E2 Silent Voices Mytharc Apr 29, 2012
- E3 A Certain Samaritan Core Jun 3, 2012
- E4 Sandancers Mytharc May 20, 2012
Season 3 · 4 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 Poster Child Mytharc Aug 25, 2013
- E2 Castles in the Air Core Sep 1, 2013
- E3 Young Gods Core Sep 8, 2013
- E4 Prodigal Son Mytharc Sep 15, 2013
Season 4 · 4 episodes
Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →- E1 On Harbour Street Mytharc Apr 27, 2014
- E2 Protected Mytharc May 4, 2014
- E3 The Deer Hunters Core May 11, 2014
- E4 Death of a Family Man Mytharc May 18, 2014
Season 5 · 4 episodes
Open the complete Season 5 guide & lore primer →- E1 Changing Tides Mytharc Apr 5, 2015
- E2 Old Wounds Core Apr 12, 2015
- E3 Muddy Waters Core Apr 19, 2015
- E4 Shadows in the Sky Mytharc Apr 26, 2015
Season 6 · 4 episodes
Open the complete Season 6 guide & lore primer →- E1 Dark Road Mytharc Feb 1, 2016
- E2 Tuesday's Child Core Feb 7, 2016
- E3 The Moth Catcher Core Feb 14, 2016
- E4 The Sea Glass Mytharc Feb 21, 2016
Season 7 · 4 episodes
Open the complete Season 7 guide & lore primer →- E1 Natural Selection Mytharc Mar 19, 2017
- E2 Dark Angel Core Mar 26, 2017
- E3 Broken Promise Core Apr 2, 2017
- E4 The Blanket Mire Mytharc Apr 9, 2017
Season 8 · 4 episodes
Open the complete Season 8 guide & lore primer →- E1 Blood and Bone Mytharc Jan 7, 2018
- E2 Black Ice Core Jan 14, 2018
- E3 Home Mytharc Jan 21, 2018
- E4 Darkwater Mytharc Jan 28, 2018
Season 9 · 4 episodes
Open the complete Season 9 guide & lore primer →- E1 Blind Spot Mytharc Jan 13, 2019
- E2 Cuckoo Mytharc Jan 20, 2019
- E3 Cold River Core Jan 27, 2019
- E4 The Seagull Mytharc Feb 3, 2019
Season 10 · 4 episodes
Open the complete Season 10 guide & lore primer →- E1 Blood Will Tell Mytharc Jan 12, 2020
- E2 Parent Not Expected Core Jan 19, 2020
- E3 Dirty Core Jan 26, 2020
- E4 The Escape Turn Mytharc Feb 2, 2020
Season 11 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 11 guide & lore primer →- E1 Witness Mytharc Aug 29, 2021
- E2 Recovery Core Sep 5, 2021
- E3 Tyger Tyger Core Jan 9, 2022
- E4 As the Crow Flies Core Jan 16, 2022
- E5 Vital Signs Mytharc Jan 15, 2023
- E6 The Way the Wind Blows Mytharc Jan 22, 2023
Season 12 · 5 episodes
Open the complete Season 12 guide & lore primer →- E1 Against the Tide Mytharc Jan 29, 2023
- E2 For the Grace of God Core Feb 5, 2023
- E3 Blue Core Feb 12, 2023
- E4 The Darkest Evening Core Feb 19, 2023
- E5 The Rising Tide (Christmas Special) Mytharc Dec 26, 2023
Season 13 · 3 episodes
Open the complete Season 13 guide & lore primer →- E1 Fast Love Mytharc Jan 7, 2024
- E2 Tender Mytharc Jan 14, 2024
- E3 Salt & Vinegar Mytharc Jan 21, 2024
Season 14 · 2 episodes
Open the complete Season 14 guide & lore primer →- E1 Inside Mytharc Jan 1, 2025
- E2 The Dark Wives Mytharc Jan 2, 2025
Frequently asked questions
Who plays the lead character?
The character of DCI Vera Stanhope is portrayed by Brenda Blethyn.
Where is the series set?
The show is set in the northeast of England, specifically in Northumberland.
What is the premise of the show?
DCI Vera Stanhope leads a team to investigate various crimes including murder, kidnapping, and blackmail.
Is the series based on books?
Yes, the television series is based on the Vera Stanhope novels written by Ann Cleeves.
When did the series air?
The series originally ran on ITV from May 1, 2011, to January 2, 2025.
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