Vera (2011)
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Vera is streaming in New Zealand on Acorn TV, AMC+.
What the audience says
Vera is a dependable English series — it does what it sets out to do. It carries a 7.4/10 on TMDB across 179 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack.
Is it worth starting?
This is 14 seasons deep — English crime with a drama streak. Several seasons in, so it's a commitment to start rather than a one-night sampler.
- Why
- 7.4/10 from 179 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- a backlog this size is the opposite of what you're after
- Best for
- A proper binge, once you've got the weeks for it
Story
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.
Good to know
| Genre | Crime / Drama |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Ann Cleeves
Cast
Where to watch in New Zealand
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 29 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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