TV series
Vera
2011–2025, English, on ITV1. Created by Ann Cleeves.
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
- 14
- Episodes
- 56
- Episode length
- 90 min
- Status
- Ended in 2025
Worth the Hype
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7.4/10 from 182 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Latest episode
S14 E2: The Dark Wives
Aired 2 January 2025
Seasons 14
Series 1
2011 · 4 episodes · 7.5/10
Series 2
2012 · 4 episodes · 8.2/10
Series 3
2013 · 4 episodes · 7.9/10
Series 4
2014 · 4 episodes · 7.9/10
Series 5
2015 · 4 episodes · 7.9/10
Series 6
2016 · 4 episodes · 8.0/10
Series 7
2017 · 4 episodes · 8.1/10
Series 8
2018 · 4 episodes · 7.7/10
Series 9
2019 · 4 episodes · 8.0/10
Series 10
2020 · 4 episodes · 7.8/10
Series 11
2021 · 6 episodes · 7.8/10
Series 12
2023 · 5 episodes · 8.3/10
Series 13
2024 · 3 episodes · 8.4/10
Series 14
2025 · 2 episodes · 8.0/10
Specials
2023 · 2 episodes
Cast & crew
- Ann CleevesCreator
- Brenda BlethynDCI Vera Stanhope · 56 ep
- Jon MorrisonDC Kenny Lockhart · 52 ep
- Riley JonesDC Mark Edwards · 46 ep
- Kenny DoughtyDS Aiden Healy · 35 ep
- Ibinabo JackDC Jacqueline 'Jac' Williams · 23 ep
- David LeonDI Joe Ashworth · 21 ep
- Paul KayeDr Malcolm Donahue · 15 ep
- Kingsley Ben-AdirDr Marcus Summer · 12 ep
- Paul RitterDr Billy Cartwright · 12 ep
- Sarah Kameela ImpeyDr Paula Bennett · 9 ep
- Cush JumboDC Bethany Whelan · 8 ep
- Lisa HammondHelen Milton · 8 ep
Details
- First aired
- 1 May 2011
- Last aired
- 2 January 2025
- Network
- ITV1
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
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Vera: quick answers
Is Vera worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 182 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of Vera are there?
Vera has 14 seasons and 56 episodes, about 90 minutes each.
Is Vera finished?
Yes. Vera ended in 2025, so you can watch the whole story.
Where can I watch Vera?
Vera is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Britbox Apple TV channel, BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
Is Vera suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Vera yet.
What shows are like Vera?
If you liked Vera, try Midsomer Murders, Unforgettable, Lewis.
Who created Vera?
Vera was created by Ann Cleeves and stars Brenda Blethyn, Jon Morrison, Riley Jones.