Fair rating?The Dark Wives
The final episode brings Vera back to a familiar place when a body is found at the foot of legendary local stones The Dark Wives - with memories of childhood in the background, Vera must work hard to uncover the mystery of why a bright young student would be violently attacked and left so far from home. This poignant episode weaves together past and present and makes for a compelling and emotional farewell.
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#1In Season 14of 2 rated episodes
#1All-timeof 55 rated episodes
+0.0vs season avgSeason 14 averages 9.1
2025First airedJanuary 2, 2025
Guest stars
Cathy Tysonas Kath Olivier
Shobna Gulatias Chief Superintendent Khalon
Freya Parksas Stella Marsh
Anthony Flanaganas Chris Worsten
Sennia Nanuaas Esther Owens
Derek Thompsonas Gordon SpencerMarley Emma Sageas Young Vera Stanhope
Darren Morfittas Jimmy Hebble
Jacquetta Mayas Pam SpencerTiegan Byrneas Rachel Anson
Angela Bainas Ma Hebble
Olwen Mayas Helen Allenby
Charlotte Bradleyas Chloe SpencerGassan Abdulrazekas Miggy Palmer
Crew
Paul GayDirectorPhil MulryneWriter
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