Viewers of Vera confessed to being close to tears as the show’s latest season premiered on ITV, knowing that it is the final instalment of the long-running crime drama. DCI Vera Stanhope, portrayed by Brenda Blethyn, returned to screens as she and her team tackled the mysterious death of an ex-prisoner.
While some fans focused on the gripping case at hand, others couldn’t help but look ahead to the impending conclusion of the series. Several expressed their sadness on social media, with one posting, “It’s so sad knowing it’s the last 2 episodes, TV won’t be the same without.”
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Another distraught viewer echoed this sentiment, stating, “So not ready for this to be the last two episodes! ” One heartbroken fan admitted, “I’m really going to miss it,” while a fourth fan praised the series, saying, “One of the best series ever Sorry it’s ending.”
One user expressed gratitude for the years of engaging storylines and superb acting, particularly from Brenda Blethyn and the entire cast.
Some fans still struggled to accept the show’s conclusion, with one commenting, “I can’t believe this is the last series. I will miss Vera a lot. Great crime drama set in this country. Great to see a woman in charge.”, reports the Express.
Meanwhile, a fan across the pond anticipated an emotional response when the final episodes air, saying, “Aww I’m in the US so not sure when we’ll see it, but I know I’m going to cry.”
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Despite fans’ sadness, Brenda Blethyn has previously stated that she is ready for the series to conclude. The 78 year old actress has played the role of the obsessive Northumberland police inspector since 2011. Reflecting on her decision to leave, the actress revealed: “It was a lovely summer back in 2023 and I came to realise I hadn’t had a summer with my husband for 14 years.”
“Naturally I missed my family. And my dog Jack, although he was with me in the North East.”
“But I didn’t see him much because I was working all day. I love my Vera family, but I love my other family too.”
While she’s looking forward to a break, Brenda has no plans of retiring and has even hinted at an appearance on Strictly Come Dancing. In an interview with TV Times last year, she addressed whether a post-Vera stint on the show could be on the cards. “I’ve been asked to do the Strictly Christmas special before but I was in Northumberland at the time so couldn’t,” she replied.
“It would actually be quite good to learn to dance, wouldn’t it? They’d probably make me dance with Vera’s hat and coat on to Singing In The Rain or something!”
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