The latest episode of Vera ends in tragedy, leaving fans anxious about the fate of beloved characters as the series approaches its conclusion
Newcastle: The latest episode of Vera took a shocking turn that left fans reeling. Brenda Blethyn’s character, Vera, is in a tough spot after a dramatic cliffhanger.
In the penultimate episode, Vera and DI Joe Ashworth were on a tough case. They stumbled upon the body of an ex-prisoner by the River Tyne, which set off a chain of intense events.
Things escalated quickly when they confronted Imogen Langworth, who had just killed her mother. Her father, Lucas, was also involved, having been wrongly accused of his wife’s murder.
As Vera tried to get Imogen to open up, Lucas showed up with a bloody rock, leading to a chaotic scene. In the struggle, Imogen tragically fell to her death, leaving everyone devastated.
Vera and Joe were visibly shaken, especially Lucas, who lost his daughter. Vera urged Joe to take care of himself after his father’s passing, highlighting the emotional toll on everyone.
Earlier, Joe’s family had been pushing him to seek help, which created tension between him and Vera. Brenda mentioned that Joe was struggling, and Vera, while caring, expected him to pull his weight.
They filmed a powerful scene on St Mary’s Island, which brought back memories from the very first episode. It’s clear there’s a deep history between Vera and Joe.
Brenda loves working with David Leon, who left to pursue other projects but returned to direct an episode of Vera. The final episode, titled “The Dark Wives,” airs soon, promising more drama as Vera faces a haunting investigation.
Fans can catch up on all the action on ITVX.
