(Brenda Blethyn): A curmudgeonly but brilliant detective dealing with the recent death of her father.
(David Leon): Vera’s younger, loyal sergeant who acts as her "surrogate son".
: The fictional home of Vera Stanhope.
: Featured frequently throughout the series, including the city's iconic bridges. Where to Watch "Vera" Hidden Depths (TV Episode 2011) - IMDb
: 15-year-old Luke Armstrong, found strangled in a bathtub strewn with wildflowers, and young teacher Lily Marsh, discovered in a rock pool similarly surrounded by flowers. [S1E1] Hidden Depths
"" is the debut episode of the British crime drama Vera , which first aired on May 1, 2011. Based on the novel by Ann Cleeves, it introduces Detective Chief Inspector Vera Stanhope (played by Brenda Blethyn) and her partner Sergeant Joe Ashworth. Episode Overview
: Vera unpicks the secrets of a group of bird-watching friends who may be connected to the victims. : Featured frequently throughout the series, including the
The story follows Vera as she investigates the "stylized" murders of two young people in the North East of England.