Vera fans have been given a big clue as to when the hit drama will return for its final series, thanks to a revealing new TV advert – and they won’t have to wait long.

It’s hard to fathom that it was all the way back in 2011 when the beloved ITV show first aired, with BAFTA winner Brenda Blethyn donning her now iconic trench coat and fishing hat for the first time, as she starred alongside David Leon and a young Sam Fender, who still holds the unlikely distinction of being Vera’s first murder victim.

Fast forward 13 years and Vera viewers worldwide were hit hard when ITV chiefs declared that its 14th series, shot across the North East in places like Blyth, South Shields, Gateshead and the Northumberland village of Glanton, would be its last.

ITV Vera: David Leon and Brenda Blethyn
Vera fans have been given a big clue as to when the hit drama will return for its final series (Image: ITV)

There was more disappointing news for DCI Stanhope devotees when it was also disclosed that, instead of a full series, the drama’s final outing will comprise just two episodes, though there will be the added perk of a behind-the-scenes documentary titled Vera, Farewell Pet.

Brenda, who recently filmed her last scenes as Vera, made an appearance at a celebration event titled ‘Vera – End of an Era’ at London’s British Film Institute. Alongside author Ann Cleeves, she answered questions from fans and the host for the evening, Emma Kennedy.

Vera is back for just one more series
The end of the road for hit ITV detective drama Vera was announced in 2024 (Image: ITV)

At the end of the screening, Emma announced to the audience that the final episodes of Vera would be aired “in the next year”‘, reports Chronicle Live.

This has now been officially confirmed by ITV in an advert that was spotted by many viewers on Thursday night. The ad encouraged viewers to catch up on all previous episodes of Vera on ITVX before the new series “starts in January”.

Vera's Brenda Blethyn
Brenda Blethyn is returning as Vera for one more series (Image: ITV)

News of the advert quickly spread among Vera fan groups online. One viewer shared: “Just seen an ad for Vera. Coming to the screens in January 2025 uk. I can’t wait” while another commented: “Just seen an advert on ITV in the UK which said “Stream the boxset of Vera before the next series starts in January”.

Vera is available to watch on ITVX

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