Vera Series 13: Release date and where to watch in Australia

Watch Vera Series 13 in Australia with DCI Vera Stanhope brilliant and calculating as ever.

Based on Ann Cleeves’ book series of the same name, Vera is a highly popular British drama that first dropped on television in 2011.

Since then, the crime series has gained a massive following with every season consistently delivering compelling drama and mystery to its legions of fans.

If you’ve yet to watch new Vera episodes find out how you can stream Vera Season 13 in Australia here.

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Vera Series 13 Australia release date

Vera Series 13 premiered in Australia on ABC and ABC iView on 7 April 2024. The new episodes from the thirteenth season, however, are no longer available on the free to air network and its catch-up service as of this writing. For those wondering if Vera is on ABC today, earlier episodes from Vera Series 12 are currently available to stream for free.

If you haven’t seen the new season, or just want to rewatch episodes ad-free, Vera Series 13 is now streaming in Australia via BritBox, as with many ITV programs streaming on the app.

Is Vera Season 13 the latest series? No, the final Vera Season 14 actually premiered last New Year’s Day in the UK but it only consisted of two episodes, plus one special. We can expect for the concluding season to arrive in Australia, potentially via ABC or BritBox in April 2025.

Vera Series 13	Release Dates	Streaming Service
Episode 1	Fri, 4 Apr 2025	BritBox
Episode 2	Fri, 11 Apr 2025	BritBox
Episode 3	Fri, 18 Apr 2025	BritBox

Vera Series 13 trailer

Don’t miss Vera Season 13 in Australia, streaming exclusively on BritBox from April 4. You can watch the trailer below.

What is the plot of Vera Season 13?

Set against the backdrop of Northumbria’s landscape, the eponymous character still has complex cases to decipher following Aiden’s departure for Australia.

Back at the Northumberland and City Police, Vera and Joe, who just returned as a DI, investigate the death of a young man following a car collision. She surmises the death isn’t an accident and begins to piece together crucial details to find his killer.

Another haunting mystery to solve for the brilliant detective was the case of a sickly girl found in the middle of nowhere. As she searches for clues to help reveal the girl’s identity, she soon faces shocking details about who the girl really is and who left her in such a weakened state.

The main cast of Vera is composed of the following actors: Brenda Blethyn as DCI Vera Stanhope, David Leon as DI Joe Ashworth, Jon Morrison as DC Kenny Lockhart, Sarah Kameela Impey as Dr. Paula Bennett, and Rhiannon Clements as DC Stephanie Duncan.

Long-time cast member Kenny Doughty, who played DS Aiden Healy, left the show after Vera Series 12, and so did Paul Kaye’s Dr. Malcolm Donahue and Ibinabo Jack’s DC Jacqueline Williams.

New cast members are also introduced for the final season: Shobna Gulati as Chief Superintendent Khalon, Marley Emma Sage as Young Vera Stanhope, and Stevie Raine as Hector Stanhope.

How many series of Vera are there?

How many series of Vera are there? The ITV crime drama has been confirmed for 14 seasons with Vera Season 14 being the final series. BritBox offers complete episodes from Season 1-12 for streaming online.

Meanwhile, Foxtel and Foxtel Now still stream episodes of Vera from Season 3-12. You can also watch select seasons for free on ABC iView (Season 11 as of this writing).

Similar shows to Vera you might like

The BritBox library showcases some of the best police procedural drama to come out of the UK. If you’re enjoying these types of TV shows, you might like other crime dramas on ITV, as well as the BBC.

These include titles like Silent Witness, Line of Duty, Karen Pirie, another new crime mystery-centred story from ITV, and familiar titles like Broadchurch, Unforgotten, Midsomer Murders, Shetland, and many more. 

The best thing is that they’re all available to stream on BritBox, the home of the best British crime shows.