Viewers were left emotional as Vera ended last year, with the beloved detective hanging up her iconic bucket hat after 14 years. The ITV crime drama featuring Brenda Blethyn as DCI Vera Stanhope had been broadcast since 2011 and proved enormously popular with viewers. However, in 2024, the actress announced it was time to step away, saying she was "proud" of the show's accomplishments. While fans were devastated to see Vera end, they'll be thrilled to learn an episode will air tonight (April 2)