Overview

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.

Cast

Brenda Blethyn

DCI Vera Stanhope

Jon Morrison

DC Kenny Lockhart

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Riley Jones

DC Mark Edwards

Sarah Kameela Impey

Dr Paula Bennett

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Rhiannon Clements

DC Stephanie 'Steph' Duncan