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Few would suggest that television is crying out for a new detective to solve the crimes of Britain, and thus the original announcement of Vera hardly set tongues wagging. But this is a show that has a special weapon in its midst, namely Brenda Blethyn.
Blethyn is a terrific actress, and here, in the title role, she gets to play an obsessive murder detective. Vera is based on the novels of Ann Cleeves, and in truth, the stories themselves are hardly radical additions to the genre. But they are intriguing ones, and the cases in this maiden series are significantly lifted by Blethyn’s investment in the title character.
Vera, inevitably, doesn’t have life very easy. And working in tandem with Sergeant Joe Ashworth, she battles not only the crime in front of her, but the challenges in her own life.
Boasting good quality production values, a strong cast, and cases that hold the attention, Vera is a fine piece of television drama. But the main reason to watch it? That’d be its exceptional leading lady. Just watching Blethyn take on such a meaty role is worth the time and financial investment in itself. --Jon Foster
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Introducing this major new detective franchise Vera starring Academy Award nominee and BAFTA winner Brenda Blethyn (Secrets and Lies; Atonement) as Chief Inspector Vera Stanhope. Middle-aged Vera is an experienced, not to mention brilliant, murder detective. Kind-hearted but a loner, she freely admits she can become obsessed with her job.
Vera: The Pilot
In this feature-length debut, Vera takes on her first murder case since the death of her father. Julie Armstrong (Gina McKee, Notting Hill; The Forsyte Saga), is distraught when she discovers the lifeless body of her teenage son, Luke. He has been strangled and then carefully placed in a bath decorated with wild flowers. Vera and Sergeant Joe Ashworth (David Leon, RocknRolla), have barely begun their investigation when another body turns up and the signs point to a serial killer. When, Luke's sister Laura provides a vital clue and then goes missing, Vera and Joe have a race against time to find the murderer and save Laura's life.
Plus 3 more cases.
Vera: The Pilot
In this feature-length debut, Vera takes on her first murder case since the death of her father. Julie Armstrong (Gina McKee, Notting Hill; The Forsyte Saga), is distraught when she discovers the lifeless body of her teenage son, Luke. He has been strangled and then carefully placed in a bath decorated with wild flowers. Vera and Sergeant Joe Ashworth (David Leon, RocknRolla), have barely begun their investigation when another body turns up and the signs point to a serial killer. When, Luke's sister Laura provides a vital clue and then goes missing, Vera and Joe have a race against time to find the murderer and save Laura's life.
Plus 3 more cases.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Give yourself time to grow into this. We watched the series on TV when it was first screened and after episode one, it's fair to say the jury was out. But - it's a slightly different format and put together in a way noy usual for TV who dunnits. Once you get used to that it becomes much more "comfortable". It's never going to be a Lewis or a Waking the Dead, but it's definitely watchable. I understand a new series soon? I'll be there.
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I came to see the price of a DVD of series one as I am looking forward to series 2 (due on itv in 2012) & was amazed to see such a set of lukewarm reviews!
*insert shocked face here*
To add my 'two penneth' to redress the balance...I really liked this series. It is well acted and generally well made and the "cinematography" in particular is wonderful.
It may not be as clever or refined (or indeed as highly funded) as gold standard stuff like 'Lewis' etc but it is SO much better than the vast majority of so called drama trolled out these days that it deserves the five stars.
*insert shocked face here*
To add my 'two penneth' to redress the balance...I really liked this series. It is well acted and generally well made and the "cinematography" in particular is wonderful.
It may not be as clever or refined (or indeed as highly funded) as gold standard stuff like 'Lewis' etc but it is SO much better than the vast majority of so called drama trolled out these days that it deserves the five stars.
24 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I have seen 3 of these and I love them. Blethyn is fabulous in it. I have heard people criticise her Geordie accent but as I am a Southerner, I can't tell so it doesn't bother me.
Vera has weaknesses and is a bit of a bully to her staff. But you get the impression she has many ghosts herself.
I haven't been able to guess whodunnit until the last 10 mins.
Essential viewing for me at any rate.
Vera has weaknesses and is a bit of a bully to her staff. But you get the impression she has many ghosts herself.
I haven't been able to guess whodunnit until the last 10 mins.
Essential viewing for me at any rate.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
brilliant!
what can i say? Loved the programme and just bought series 2. A very good "who done it", that seriously gets you thinking! Would also suggest, scott and bailey.
Published 10 days ago by jw, shrewsbury.
Absolut überzeugend
Ich bin von der Serie und der schauspielerischen Leistung BB's sowie ihres Kollegen sehr, sehr angetan! Read more
Published 19 days ago by Andrea
Just great British T.V.
Waited a year to buy this dvd because i was put off by the negative reviews.
Was very very surprised by the whole series and really enjoyed it. Read more
Was very very surprised by the whole series and really enjoyed it. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Markus Ronald
Vera - Series 1
I just didn't enjoy Brenda B's performance in this. She's such a wonderful actress but she was totally miscast in this. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Fiona
Unintentional comedy and beautiful scenery.
I found it hard to believe that someone like the main character could ever have achieved the rank she has in the police force. Read more
Published 10 months ago by J. D. Evans
vera
well written detective stories that have twists and turns in every episode .strong characters and side line stories go to provide good entertainment .
Published 11 months ago by L. G. Dodds
Read the books instead
The books were excellent but I found the series very disappointing. Watching Brenda Blethyn playing Vera just made me squirm in my seat.
Published 11 months ago by paul f brewer
depressing Vera.
After watching two episodes of this on the TV I was looking up the phone number of the Samaritan's.
Published 11 months ago by Mr. Dennis B. Blades
A typical British whodunit series
Enjoyed the series even if Veras character was a little too contrived and irritating for my liking. A typical British detective series with average plots, still it's better than... Read more
Published 11 months ago by bussie
Liked Vera
It took a little time for us Americans to get used to the accents but the acting and plots are excellent.
Published 11 months ago by cipher@slip.net
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