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Vera

2011·Show
56Episodes in14Seasons
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.2Rotten Tomatoes–84%

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A , crime series: , but never scary, .

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Episodes

7.7
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8.2
7.9
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8.0
7.8
7.9
8.0
7.9
8.4

About

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.
British Procedural DramaComplex Female DetectiveAtmospheric Northumbrian SettingIntricate Murder MysteriesWitty & Sharp DialoguePsychological DepthSlow-Burn InvestigationFound Family DynamicsSocial RealismComfort TV

Crew

Directed by:
Peter Hoar, Paul Whittington, Paul Gay
Written by:
Paul Rutman, Martha Hillier, Gaby Chiappe
Produced by:
Elaine Collins, Elwen Rowlands, Will Nicholson
Composed by:
Ben Bartlett

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Vera

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Vera?

PrimeBritboxThe RokuBritBox

In the United States, Vera streams on Prime, Britbox, and BritBox, and it is free with ads on The Roku. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It also streams in 24 other countries.

Is Vera worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 8.2).

Does Vera get better after season 1?

Yes: season 1 has an IMDb average of 7.7, and season 14 peaks at 8.4. The highest-rated episode is Dark Road (season 6, episode 1) at 8.7, and the lowest is Hidden Depths (season 1, episode 1) at 7.3.

Is Vera okay for kids?

ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Yes: its content advisories are violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Vera make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (8 of 10) and dark humor (6 of 10).

What tropes does Vera use?

Cat ScareCold CashGhost ExtrasNever My FaultHidden DepthsRunaway GroomInsurance FraudHeroic Blue Screen of DeathAll a Part of the JobOop NorthNo-Holds-Barred BeatdownCPR: Clean, Pretty, Reliableand 215 more

TV Tropes lists 227 tropes for it, including Cat Scare, Cold Cash, and Ghost Extras.