Episode 1
Fast Love
1h 30m8.7 / 10
Vera is brought to market when a lovable rogue trader is found dead in a lane following a suspected hit-and-run, and a familiar face is back on the scene.
Episode credits
Guest stars David Leon
TV series
Vera
201114 seasons7.4 / 10
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.
Streaming, rental and purchase options
Where to watch in United States
Checked Jul 22, 2026
Vera is available to stream on Britbox and Britbox (Via Amazon Prime) in United States. You can also rent or buy it from Google Play, Amazon, and Apple TV. Use the direct links below to open the provider.
Synopsis
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.
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Episode 2
Tender
1h 30m8.3 / 10
DCI Vera Stanhope is on track to uncover an intriguing yet puzzling case when the body of a sickly young girl is discovered in a railway siding. Found in the middle of nowhere she could be anyone but the investigation soon turns up twists and turns that makes Vera question who this girl actually was. A vulnerable young person with a serious health condition, has her weakened state allowed someone to take advantage of her? And how does the family dynamic work when she’s not truly part of the family? A tale of intrigue, betrayal and blurred lines, Vera’s investigation questions the meaning of family, care and accountability. And with eroding trust, does care come at a cost?
Episode credits
Directed by Jermain JulienGuest stars Lynn Roden, David Leon
Episode 3
Salt & Vinegar
1h 30m8.3 / 10finale
DCI Vera Stanhope investigates when the body of the co-owner of a chip shop is found in his own freezer. A seemingly successful entrepreneur and dedicated family man, Vera uncovers secrets, lies and some unforgivable behaviour as she tries to unwrap the case. Once the investigation begins, it soon becomes apparent that our enigmatic entrepreneur has left behind debts, broken promises, ruined lives and seriously interfered in family business that was not his own. Who is responsible for this unsavoury chip shop assault and battery?
Episode credits
Guest stars David Leon
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
More about Vera
Cast
Brenda BlethynDCI Vera Stanhope
Jon MorrisonDC Kenny Lockhart
Cush JumboDC Bethany Whelan
Kenny DoughtyDS Aiden Healy
Wunmi MosakuDC Holly Lawson
Lisa HammondHelen Milton
Kingsley Ben-AdirDr Marcus Summer
Sarah Kameela ImpeyDr Paula BennettCredits
- Created by
- Ann Cleeves
- Written by
- Paul Rutman
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 56
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
ITV1United Kingdom
ITV StudiosUnited Kingdom
Themes
cosy crimecrime investigationcriminalcriminal investigationdetectiveenglandfemale detectiveforensic science
