Vera may have been happy to see Joe back on the police force, but her joy was short-lived when she learned he had been promoted to the same level as her.
They bicker and argue as they try to find new positions for each other, but ultimately, their friendship is established by the end of episode three.
ITV has since confirmed that Vera will be returning, so without further ado, read on for everything we know about what's next for this hit detective series.
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Will there be a Vera season 14?
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Yes! The next season of Vera is starting.
ITV confirmed the news on Sunday, January 21, 2024, adding that the upcoming series will have two episodes.
David Leon, who plays Joe Ashworth in the series, said he would be open to appearing in further roles if asked.
Speaking exclusively to RadioTimes.com, Leon said: “I am, of course. [returning].
“At the moment we haven't had any discussions about it yet, but I'm very proud and I'm certainly open to it.”
He also suggested that Vella's tenure with the police force may be coming to an end.
When is Vera season 14 release date?
All we know for now is that filming for Vera season 14 will begin “in the spring,” so it'll still be a while before we see any new movies.
ITV confirmed the news on Sunday 21 January 2024, adding that two feature-length episodes will air.
At a guess, fans can probably expect new episodes sometime in late 2024 or early 2025.
Bookmark this page to find out exactly when you'll be able to watch it on ITV.
Who will be in the cast of Vera season 14?
Vera Stanhope, the series' title character, returns for a new set of mysteries.
It is not yet known who will be taking part in the upcoming episodes.
Her partner, Joe Ashworth, made a surprise return at the start of season 13, so it would be no surprise if he were to return.
Fans will also be hoping to see the return of new police officer, Detective Inspector Steph Duncan (Rhiannon Clements), along with the remaining members of Vera's team, Detective Inspector Kenny Lockhart (John Morrison) and Dr Paula Bennett (Sarah Camilla Impey).
As always, there will be new guest actors joining the cast, so be sure to bookmark this page for any news regarding the series.
Previous seasons of Vera are available to watch on ITVX, but you can also watch the season on BritBox – you can sign up for a free 7-day BritBox trial here.
You can also purchase any series in installments on Amazon Prime Video. You can purchase the first volume of the Vera novel by Ann Cleeves here.
To find out what else is on, check out our TV guide and streaming guide or visit our dedicated drama hub.
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