Vera

2011
8.2| 0h30m| NR| en
Synopsis

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.

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Scanialara You won't be disappointed!
Inadvands Boring, over-political, tech fuzed mess
Aedonerre I gave this film a 9 out of 10, because it was exactly what I expected it to be.
Kamila Bell This is a coming of age storyline that you've seen in one form or another for decades. It takes a truly unique voice to make yet another one worth watching.
JohnD61 The mysteries are fun, but the main draw here is the incomparable Brenda Blethyn. She is always excellent but Vera is a character she was born to play. She hits every note perfectly. She is fascinating to watch. I would love to one day fall down in front of her and have her call me "love."
ranchu-35192 A perfect blending of superb acting, brilliant dialogue, exceptional photography, somber, moody landscapes and an understated and totally appropriate musical score all result in just about the best detective mystery program I've seen on TV. Totally believable and never overdone. A must see program.
Molongirl What a relief to have a good detective series back on the tele that doesn't rely on bad language, bad acting, shock topics and model style looks of the main character. Blenda Blethyn, with her "pet"s and "luv"s is just delightful as the down to earth, emotionally damaged but very clever detective Vera. She allows herself to be stripped back to basics, dressed in frumpy clothes, often shot at unflattering angles, and by doing so "becomes" Vera. As for Vera herself, what a woman to work with! I don't think I'd last long if I were poor old Kenny but the fact that everyone does stick around and work well together getting good results shows that Vera, although in all appearances is so ordinary, she really is extraordinary.
dakjets I'll make this review short, English not being my native language.This is a very very good crime TV series of the following reasons: * always an intriguing and interesting plot, that keep the suspense up all along.* The characters are credible, and you get to know their personal challenges too.* Blenda Blethyn really gives life too the main character, With conviction. She really is an outstanding actress, and gives life to Vera in a way that we really feel for her, and her lonely personal life.* The only negative I can think of is the departure of her co-star David Leon. They really were a good match, and I miss his presence in the latest series.