Vera
Created by Ann Cleeves
On ITV1
A procedural crime drama anchored by a caustic, obsessive detective whose sharp wit and messy interior life elevate routine murder investigations into character studies.
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.
Clusters
Essence
Ensemble
Brenda Blethyn
DCI Vera Stanhope
Jon Morrison
DC Kenny Lockhart
Cush Jumbo
DC Bethany Whelan
Kenny Doughty
DS Aiden Healy
Wunmi Mosaku
DC Holly Lawson
Lisa Hammond
Helen Milton
Kingsley Ben-Adir
Dr Marcus Summer
Sarah Kameela Impey
Dr Paula Bennett
Paul Ritter
Dr Billy Cartwright
Sonya Cassidy
Celine Ashworth
Noof Ousellam
DC Hicham Cherradi
Ibinabo Jack
DC Jacqueline 'Jac' Williams
Like Vera
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Vera
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Vera, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Vera, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Vera, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
