Series 13 of Vera has come to an end after three episodes that saw the return of original sidekick David Leon as Joe Ashworth – but will there be a series 14?
In the final episode of the current run, Brenda Blethyn’s beloved character DCI Stanhope investigated the death of a chip shop owner who was found dead in his own freezer.
The episode – named the rather distasteful Salt and Vinegar – saw Vera uncover secrets, lies and some unforgivable behaviour from the victim, who on the surface seemed to be a successful entrepreneur and dedicated family man…
However, it soon became apparent that he had left behind debts, broken promises and ruined lives and interfered where he shouldn’t have…
The series closed with the killer uncovered, and Vera once again able to return to her garden knowing another murderer had been caught. But will there be a Vera series 14? Here’s everything you need to know.
Will there be a Vera series 14?
After much speculation, ITV has finally confirmed that Vera hasn’t hung up her iconic hat just yet. And the news is bound to be bittersweet for her fans.
At the end of episode three on Sunday night (January 21, 2024), the broadcaster teased that Vera would be back. Brenda Blethyn‘s character will return in two new feature-length episodes.
ITV also confirmed that the episodes will be filmed in the spring of this year. So, arguably that’s good news and bad news. Although the series IS coming back, it won’t be a full series.
Each season of Vera has historically been at least three episodes long. When the show first began in 2011, each series consisted of four feature-length episodes. Series 11, in 2023, was actually a rare treat – six episodes. But that was as a result of a three-year gap due to Covid. Series 12 followed with five episodes.
And the most recent series, series 13, has only been three feature-length episodes, making it the shortest series of Vera ever. Naturally, some fans have been left wondering if Vera is thinking of hanging her boots up in the near future.
Is Vera retiring?
In a recent interview, actor David Leon admitted that his mentor Vera might not have long left in the police force. Speaking about Joe and Vera’s relationship, the 43-year-old told RadioTimes.com: “It’s not just that Joe’s evolved and grown, Vera has also.
“I think they find themselves in very different stages of life. His kids are pretty much grown up at this point. And she’s perhaps coming to the end of her time in the police force, and there’s a natural sense of there being a rebalancing.”
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