Vera actor Brenda Blethyn has spoken about the idea of a spin-off/prequel series picking up the baton once the main show ends.
The upcoming 14th season, which only comprises a handful of specials, will be the last for ITV's cozy crime drama. While no plans for more stories in the world of Vera have been announced, Blethyn isn't keen on the thought of it happening.
"Some people have asked if there's going to be a prequel. Personally, I don't think they ever work," she said (via What to Watch).
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"I loved Morse and I liked Endeavour (its prequel) but I didn't see any connection between the two shows. It was just an excuse to make a period set piece. The same with the prequel to Prime Suspect (Prime Suspect 1973)."
Explaining her decision to step away from the popular show, Blethyn recently said that she wanted to spend more time with her family.
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"It was a hard decision and come March when I would normally be getting ready to go back up there, I'll probably be crying," she said.
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"As much as I loved all that, I've got a family at home and I realised I hadn't had a summer for 14 years with my family.
"So I still did another series because I couldn't drag myself away," Blethyn added. "But anyway it was time, that's all."
After the final two episodes, which will feature "trouble with Detective Inspector Joe Ashworth", ITV will broadcast a documentary called Vera: Farewell Pet that will look at the show's legacy and its influence on British crime drama.
Vera will return at 8pm on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 on ITV1 and ITVX, while Vera: Farewell Pet is set to air at 9pm on Friday, January 3 on ITV1.
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