Vera (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Series · ★ 7.4
Released in 2011, Vera is a crime, drama and mystery series.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. Vera stars Brenda Blethyn as DCI Vera Stanhope, Jon Morrison as DC Kenny Lockhart, Cush Jumbo as DC Bethany Whelan and Kenny Doughty as DS Aiden Healy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Vera has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox and BritBox Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Vera page.
If you liked it. Fans of Vera tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Lucifer and Riverdale.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Vera (2011)?
- In US, Vera is available to stream on Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox and BritBox Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Vera worth watching?
- Vera holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime, drama and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Vera?
- Vera stars Brenda Blethyn, Jon Morrison, Cush Jumbo, Kenny Doughty and Wunmi Mosaku.
- When was Vera released?
- Vera was released in 2011.