Saturday, October 21, 2017

VERA, Set 7


The smash hit British detective drama VERA, Set 7 makes its DVD debut on October 24, 2017 from Acorn, an RLJ Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: RLJE) brand. Inspired by the novels of best-selling author Ann Cleeves, Oscar® nominee Brenda Blethyn (Pride & Prejudice, Atonement) returns as Detective Chief Inspector Vera Stanhope, a cantankerous, but brilliant detective who solves unthinkable crimes in northeast England. This DVD 4-Disc set features the four feature-length episodes of Series 7 ($59.99, Amazon.com). Vera, Series 7 made its exclusive U.S. premiere in August 2017 on Acorn TV. Called a “glorious streaming service… an essential must-have” (The Hollywood Reporter), Acorn TV is North America’s most popular and largest streaming service focused on British and international television. Series 8 is in production.

Against the stunning backdrop of rural Northumberland, Vera (Brenda Blethyn) and her assistant, Detective Sergeant Aiden Healy (Kenny DoughtyStella, Black Work, and the upcoming BBC One drama Love, Lies and Records), strive to solve vicious crimes that menace their community. Despite her unconventional ways and abrasive personality, Vera continues to captivate in this long-running British mystery that is “sheer heaven for fans of police procedurals” (The Philadelphia Inquirer).

Set 7 Mysteries:
°          Natural Selection – DCI Vera Stanhope investigates the mysterious death of a wildlife ranger, whose body is discovered on the shore of a remote island off the coast of Northumberland.
°          Dark Angel – When the body of a drug addict is found face-down in a river, DCI Vera Stanhope is forced to unearth a case from the past in order to unmask the killer.
°          Broken Promise – DCI Vera Stanhope investigates the murder of a promising university student, who falls to his death in suspicious circumstances.
°          The Blanket Mire – When the body of a missing 18-year-old is discovered buried on the moors, DCI Vera Stanhope is forced to delve beyond the original enquiry and into the life and the secrets of the victim.

Street Date: October 24, 2017                                      SRP: $59.99
DVD 4-Disc Set: 4 episodes – 372 min. – SDH Subtitles – UPC 054961261390

My Thoughts



Vera is an exiting series that features a strong female lead in the role of detective Vera Stanhope. The mysteries are always unique and original and every episode is brimming over with suspense and subtle British humor. This set includes four fantastic feature-length episodes.

Natural Selection - The body of a wildlife ranger is discovered on an island, and Vera is in charge of the investigation.

Dark Angel - A drug addict's body is found in the river, but Vera discovers the death connected to a case from her past.

Broken Promise - A brilliant university student falls to this death, but the circumstances are suspicious. Vera is on the case.

The Blanket Mire - The body of a teenager is discovered in the moors. Vera must uncover the secrets of the victim to find the killer.


I absolutely love this series.   However, there is a lot of violence and graphic imagery, so this series is definitely for mature audience only. If you want to take advantage a whole set of great mysteries, this is the series for you. You can order Vera, Set 6 on DVD for only $59.99 at Acorn Media. You can also find it on Amazon. 



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