Overview
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 her work and faces the world with caustic wit, guile and courage.
Seasons & Episodes
Series 1
Series 2
Series 3
Series 4
Series 5
Series 6
Series 7
Series 8
Series 9
Series 10
Series 11
Series 12
Series 13
Series 14
Key Information
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Cast & Crew
Brenda Blethyn
DCI Vera Stanhope
Jon Morrison
DC Kenny Lockhart
Riley Jones
DC Mark Edwards
Kenny Doughty
DS Aiden Healy
Ibinabo Jack
DC Jacqueline 'Jac' Williams
David Leon
DS Joe Ashworth
Paul Kaye
Dr Malcolm Donahue
Kingsley Ben-Adir
Dr Marcus Summer
Paul Ritter
Dr Billy Cartwright
Tom Hutch
DC John Warren
Sarah Kameela Impey
Dr Paula Bennett
Lisa Hammond
Helen Milton
Frequently Asked Questions
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...
Vera has 14 seasons with 56 episodes.
Vera premiered on May 1, 2011.
No, Vera has ended. The final episode aired on January 2, 2025.
Vera originally aired on ITV1. Check your local streaming services for availability.
Vera was created by Ann Cleeves.
Vera has a rating of 7.5/10 based on user reviews.
Vera is classified as Crime, Drama, Mystery.