ITV Vera's final series 'ruined' ahead of Brenda Blethyn's heartbreaking last scenes

Brenda Blethyn stepped down from the role of DCI Vera Stanhope (Image: ITV)

Fans of ITV's Vera have said that the next series has been 'ruined' before it even airs.

Brenda Blethyn OBE, is to return to the iconic role of Vera for the 14th and final series of the hit crime drama, with filming set to take place this summer. 

However, fans are not only saddened by the 77-year-old actress waving goodbye to the role but because they have also had the show 'ruined' by 'spoilers' leaked online. 

Ann Cleeves, the author behind the character of DCI Vera Stanhope, shared that the much-loved character will return in her latest novel, The Dark Wives.

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The cover of the book has been shared on X (formerly Twitter), causing fans of the series to think the description of the book is telling of what to expect when the ITV favourite returns to screens in 2025. 

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ITV's Vera will return for two final episodes in 2025 (Image: ITV)

The blurb on Amazon reads: "A body is found by an early morning dog walker on the common outside Rosebank, a care home for troubled teens. The victim is Josh, a staff member, who never showed up to work.

"DI Vera Stanhope is called out to investigate. Her only clue is the disappearance of fourteen-year-old resident Chloe. Vera can’t bring herself to believe that a teenager is responsible for the murder, but even she can’t dismiss the possibility.

"Vera, Joe and new team member Rosie are soon embroiled in the case, but when a second body is found near the Three Dark Wives standing stones in the wilds of the Northumbrian countryside, folklore and fact begin to collide."

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It continues: "Vera knows she has to find Chloe to get to the truth, but it seems that the dark secrets in their community may be far more dangerous than she could ever have believed."

Brenda was emotional about leaving the show behind, as she released a statement which said: "Working on Vera has been a joy from beginning to end and I’m sad to be saying Cheerio. But I am so proud of our achievements over the last fourteen years."

ITV have commissioned 54 episodes to date before recently confirming a further two episodes, which will be the drama’s 14th and final series.

The blurb on Amazon reads: "A body is found by an early morning dog walker on the common outside Rosebank, a care home for troubled teens. The victim is Josh, a staff member, who never showed up to work.

"DI Vera Stanhope is called out to investigate. Her only clue is the disappearance of fourteen-year-old resident Chloe. Vera can’t bring herself to believe that a teenager is responsible for the murder, but even she can’t dismiss the possibility."

It continues: "Vera, Joe and new team member Rosie are soon embroiled in the case, but when a second body is found near the Three Dark Wives standing stones in the wilds of the Northumbrian countryside, folklore and fact begin to collide.

"Vera knows she has to find Chloe to get to the truth, but it seems that the dark secrets in their community may be far more dangerous than she could ever have believed."

Brenda was emotional about leaving the show behind, as she released a statement which said: "Working on Vera has been a joy from beginning to end and I’m sad to be saying Cheerio. But I am so proud of our achievements over the last fourteen years."

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ITV Vera's final series 'ruined' ahead of Brenda Blethyn's heartbreaking last scenes

ITV Vera's final series 'ruined' ahead of Brenda Blethyn's heartbreaking last scenes

ITV Vera's final series 'ruined' ahead of Brenda Blethyn's heartbreaking last scenes

ITV Vera's final series 'ruined' ahead of Brenda Blethyn's heartbreaking last scenes

ITV Vera's final series 'ruined' ahead of Brenda Blethyn's heartbreaking last scenes