ITV’s beloved crime drama branded “best detective show on TV” lands new UK streaming home

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The first three seasons of Vera have found a new UK streaming home on Disney+.

The popular ITV series, based on the Detective Chief Inspector Vera Stanhope novels by Ann Cleeves, featured Brenda Blethyn in the lead role and aired for 14 seasons over 14 years.

Vera centers around a detective nearing retirement in Northumberland and City Police. Along with her team, including sergeants Joe Ashworth and Aiden Healy, she tackles challenging cases, relying on her distinctive approach to investigation.

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This year in January, the show concluded with Vera solving one last case before retiring from the police force.

You can watch every season of the show on ITVX. Disney+ subscribers currently have access to the first three seasons of this detective thriller.

It has been praised by critics and fans alike, often dubbed the “best detective show on TV“.

If you like clever mysteries and beautiful visuals, you’ll probably enjoy this series, according to one IMDb reviewer.

These mysteries are intricate and focus on compelling characters, with the crimes deeply connected to their pasts.

Honestly, what I love about these games isn’t cheap jump scares or over-the-top violence. They’re just really clever! It’s like a thrilling mystery that pulls you in and makes you *want* to figure things out. They’re smart, engaging, and keep you hooked without relying on gross-out stuff.

Someone else highly praised Brenda Blethyn, noting her incredible talent. They initially found her Geordie accent unconvincing, but felt she nailed it after a few episodes.

Honestly, I was worried when David Leon left – he was such a good partner to Vera. But Kenny Doughty has totally stepped up and made the role his own. He’s fantastic, and I think he’s even better than the previous guy! He really *owns* that character now.

Another viewer praised the police drama as bold and realistic, highlighting its unique structure and the strong performance by Brenda Blethyn.

These mysteries are based on characters created by Ann Cleeves, and are generally very well-made. The plots keep you guessing, and while you won’t see a lot of well-known faces, that actually enhances the show. It’s a fantastic choice for anyone who enjoys a good mystery and strong performances.

Brenda Blethyn told *TV Week* how much the emotional series finale of *Vera* meant to her and how she continues to cherish her time with the show.

I still have Vera’s hat and coat from the last day of filming,” she explained. “Our producer, Will Nicholson, had a smart idea: he arranged to film the final scene in the incident room, knowing that almost everyone – the whole team and most of the crew – would already be there.

The finale was awesome – everyone clapped and there were a bunch of speeches. My dog, Jack, even came along! Honestly, it got really emotional for me, I almost teared up.

Vera seasons one to three are streaming now on Disney+.

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2025-09-25 17:51