ITV Vera final episodes: When they're on TV, cast and everything you need to know
Brenda Blethyn will star as Vera for the very last time, marking an end to the ITV show's impressive 13-year run. And fans are eager to know how the British crime drama will conclude.
The television series is based on the Vera Stanhope novel series, written by Ann Cleeves, which follows the life of the nearly-retired detective chief inspector in the fictional Northumberland and City Police. She forms a close relationship with her co-workers, sergeants Joe Ashworth and Aiden Healy. For the latest TV & Showbiz news, sign up to our newsletter.
The series began in 2011 and a three-part series was last released in January 2024. Since the last series aired, it was announced that the show was renewed for its fourteenth series, but that this would be the last one. With anticipation mounting, here's all you need to know about the final series of Vera.
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When is Vera's series 14 release date?
Vera's final ever series - series 14, will compromises of two bumper-length episodes. One episode will air on New Year's Day (Wednesday, January 1) at 8pm on ITV and ITVX, while the second episode will air on Thursday, January 2, also at 8pm on ITV and ITVX. They will run for two-hours each.
Who will be starring in this series of Vera?
It probably goes without saying that Brenda Blethyn will be reprising her role as the main character, DCI Vera Stanhope. She began playing the role since the show's inception back in 2011. Meanwhile, actor David Leon will be returning as Joe Ashworth, Rhiannon Clements will reprise her role as Detective Steph Duncan and former Coronation Street star Shobna Gulati will be returning as Chief Superintendent Khalon.
Additionally, Riley Jones will return as DC Mark Edwards, Sarah Kameela Impey as Dr Paula Bennett and Jon Morrison as DC Kenny Lockhart.
Guest stars for the final episodes include: include Amanda Root, William Houston, Shobna Gulati, Clinton Blake, Joshua Sher, Michelle Holmes, Kevin Whately, Cathy Tyson, Jacoba Williams, George Beach, Alexandra Hannant, Victoria Elliott, Bryan Moriarty, Chelsea Halfpenny, Yazmin Kayani, Stevie Raine, Jonathan Iceton, Freya Parks, Graeme Hawley, Charlotte Bradley, Sarah Priddy, Christopher Connel, Daren Morfitt, Anthony Flanagan, Kate Marvan, Tiegan Byrne, Gassan Abdulrazek, SenniaNanua, Olwen May, Derek Thompson, Jacquetta May, Angela Bain and Jada Langley.
What will happen in the last ever episodes?
If you don't want any spoilers, you better scroll past this section. But if you want a brief synopsis of what to expect, carry on reading.
On IMDb, the synopsis for episode one series 14, which is titled as 'Inside', reads: "DCI Vera Stanhope investigates the murder of a young man found near a river. As she unravels the case, a complex web of relationships, secrets, and deceit emerges, leading her to question any deeper motives behind the death."
Meanwhile, the synopsis for episode two series 14, which is titled as 'The Dark Wives', reads: "A body is found near local stones called The Dark Wives. Vera investigates the murder of a bright young student, uncovering connections to her childhood memories. Past and present intertwine as she solves the case in an emotional farewell."
Anything else to know?
There's an accompanying factual documentary, Vera farewell pet, will air on Friday January 3, at 9:00 pm on ITV1
Vera season 14 premieres on New Year's Day (Wednesday, January 1) at 8pm on ITV and ITVX.
