Vera is set to return for two more episodes - as fans eagerly speculate about the show's conclusion. Brenda Blethyn has confirmed that she will be retiring DCI Vera Stanhope's iconic hat at the end of the upcoming series, marking the end of the ITV drama. A special documentary will also be aired to commemorate the final series.
David Leon as DI Joe Ashworth, Jon Morrison as DC Kenny Lockhart, Riley Jones as DC Mark Edwards, Sarah Kameela Impey as pathologist Dr Paula Bennett, and Rhiannon Clements as DC Steph Duncan are all set to reprise their roles in the new series. The first episode will see DCI Stanhope summoned to the Tyne river, where a young man's body has been discovered by anglers. The deceased is soon identified as a former inmate, but who is responsible for his death? The team must unravel a complex web of broken relationships, resentment, regret, clandestine love and fraud to uncover the truth behind the young man's demise, reports Chronicle Live .
The second and final episode will see Vera revisit a cherished location from her childhood, the legendary local stones known as The Dark Wives. A body is discovered at the base of the stones - but why was the promising young student assaulted and left so far from home? While details about the two concluding episodes remain scant, it has been hinted that they will chart Vera's personal journey, with producers promising a "compelling and emotional farewell" - leaving fans wondering how it will all conclude for Vera. Spec.
