Vera drew to an emotional shut on Thursday night time, marking Brenda Blethyn’s closing flip as DI Vera Stanhope after 14 years – and viewers have given their verdict on the dramatic finale. 

In her closing case, Vera was on the path of a lacking teenager Chloe whereas additionally making an attempt to unravel the homicide of a pupil named Josh within the Northumbrian countryside. The investigation led to a dramatic climax at a witch hunt competition in a village linked to her previous and featured flashback scenes involving her youthful self and her dad Hector (Stevie Raine). 

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On the finish of the episode, Vera saved Chloe from being killed and because the case got here to an in depth, mirrored on her time within the pressure as she headed again to the workplace to pack up her issues. 

The following day, Joe Ashworth turned as much as work seeking his boss to discover a observe on his desk that learn: “Time to unfold these wings, pet. You will be high quality x.”

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Within the closing moments of the episode, Vera is seen with out her iconic trench coat and hat, as an alternative carrying informal gear whereas strolling by the coast with the stray canine she had seemingly adopted. 

Taking to social media, viewers heaped reward on the ultimate episode and applauded Brenda’s portrayal of Vera. One individual penned: “Properly that is the tip of #Vera. Fantastic collection from @ITV. Sensible tv they usually gave her a grand send-off,” whereas one other added: “Take a bow Brenda Blethyn, that closing episode of #Vera was wonderful.”

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Different followers had been in tears over the emotional episode, with one individual penning: “Closing 2 episodes of @VeraSeries, I wasn’t prepared for that ending, I had tears! Love all of the crew, it isn’t going to be the identical with out #Vera,” whereas one other added: “Was in tears on the finish of #vera. However in a approach, she bought her completely happy ending. I really feel as if I’ve simply mentioned goodbye to a previous buddy. Thanks.”

Saying her departure from the collection, Vera 78, mentioned: “I like my Vera household however I like my different household too. And when you think about I used to be already fascinated about packing work in after I was supplied the job again in 2010, 14 collection of engaged on Vera is fairly good going.”

Followers can sit up for a particular documentary, Vera, Farewell Pet, on Friday at 9pm on ITV1, which options unique behind-the-scenes footage of the present’s closing collection. 

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All 14 collection of Vera can be found to stream on ITVX and STV Participant.