ITV has set a January premiere date for the 14th and final Season of the beloved drama ‘Vera‘, as Brenda Blethyn hangs up her trench coat as Chief Inspector Vera Stanhope.
Spanning two epic feature-length episodes, these new stories entitled “Inside” and “The Dark Wives”, intertwine gripping murder mysteries with the heartfelt narrative of Vera’s personal journey.
Filmed in and around the North East, the strong ensemble cast reunited with Brenda includes David Leon as DI Joe Ashworth, Jon Morrison as DC Kenny Lockhart, Riley Jones as DC Mark Edwards, Sarah Kameela Impey as pathologist Dr Paula Bennett, and Rhiannon Clements as DC Steph Duncan.
In the first episode, DCI Vera Stanhope is called to the banks of the Tyne where the body of a young man has been discovered by some anglers. A tangled web of a broken relationship, secret love, grudges, regret, and fraud begins to emerge – has our former inmate been served cold justice, or does his death run deeper?
The final episode brings Vera back to a familiar place when a body is found at the foot of legendary local stones The Dark Wives – with memories of childhood in the background, Vera must work hard to uncover the mystery of why a bright young student would be violently attacked and left so far from home. This poignant episode weaves together past and present and makes for a compelling and emotional farewell.
In addition to the final two episodes, ITV is also airing the accompanying factual documentary, ‘Vera, Farewell Pet’.
With exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the final season, viewers will discover the show’s enduring appeal and its profound impact on the cast, crew, and fans alike. Featuring heartfelt interviews with cast members and author Ann Cleeves, the program shares their cherished memories of working alongside Brenda Blethyn and reflects on the unique bonds formed throughout the years. This documentary offers fans a final chance to say “farewell pet” to Vera, one of television’s most beloved detectives.
‘Vera‘ Season 14 premieres Wednesday, 1st January and Thursday, 2nd January 2025, at 8pm on ITV1 and STV. ‘Vera, Farewell Pet’ airs Friday 3rd January 2025 at 9pm on ITV1 and STV in the UK.
