《探长薇拉》改编自著名罪案小说家Ann Cleeves的小说，由Paul Rutman改编成剧本。布兰达·布莱斯饰演探长薇拉(Vera)，和《神探维兰德》中的Wallander一样，她也有各种属于自己的问题，死去父亲的阴影、孤独、体重影响的疾病……但案子总是排在第一位的。在年轻帅气的警探Joe Ashworth(大卫·莱昂饰演)的协助下，两人共同破了许多案件，帮助了许多受害者的家人伸张正义。

　　故事发生在不同于现实的异世界中。在这个世界中，所有的人类均拥有被称为守护精灵的动物同伴，这些动物是人类灵魂的具象体现。女主角莱拉·贝拉奎亚成长于英国牛津的约旦学院。在她前往伦敦寻找失踪的朋友罗杰的过程中，莱拉发现一系列儿童失踪事件与神秘物质尘埃有所关联。随着故事展开，她还发现了涉及到阿斯瑞尔勋爵和玛莉莎·库尔特的危险秘密。

　　Robert Thorogood adapts his own novels alongside Lucia Haynes (“Vera”) and Julia Gilbert (“Midsomer Murders”), each of whom will write a two-episode murder mystery. Thorogood’s episodes will be an adaptation of his second novel, “Death Comes to Marlow” while Haynes and Gilbert are set to pen brand new stories.

　　ITV's critically acclaimed crime drama returns, starring multi-award winning actress Brenda Blethyn as DCI Vera Stanhope. Based on the bestselling Inspector Stanhope books by renowned writer Ann Cleeves, Vera and her team are faced with a series of daunting challenges. From delving into the unsettling private life of an old colleague, attempting to break through the code of secrecy in the army, to coping with the emotional impact on a family torn apart by addiction, each enthralling story is enhanced by captivating performances of this shambolic yet brilliant detective in action. Combined with beautifully shot landscapes and atmospheric production, each film creates a haunting backdrop for Vera's inner turmoil as she discovers hidden truths about her own past, which threaten to change her life forever.

　　The indomitable DCI Vera Stanhope, assisted by her trusted colleague, DS Joe Ashworth, steps up for another series of challenging cases. She investigates the mysterious death of a pensioner on a busy commuter train (On Harbour Street), unearths a thirty year mystery after a brutal murder on the sands of a seaside resort (Protected), unpicks the tragic last months of a failed novelist gunned down on a remote Northumberland moor (The Deer Hunters), and delves into the tangled life of a businessman found floating in the water under the Gateshead Millennium Bridge (Death of a Family Man). Inspired by the novels written by renowned crime writer Ann Cleeves, and filmed against a backdrop of outstanding Northumberland landscapes and atmospheric production, each enthralling story is enhanced by the captivating performance of Brenda Blethyn as this shambolic yet brilliant detective.

　　The complete eighth series of the ITV crime thriller based on the novels by Ann Cleeves. The show follows Detective Chief Inspector Vera Stanhope (Brenda Blethyn), Detective Sergeant Aiden Healy (Kenny Doughty) and their team as they carry out various murder investigations across Northumberland. The episodes are: 'Blood and Bone', 'Black Ice', 'Home' and 'Darkwater'.

　　《探长薇拉》第十一季共六集，因疫情影响本季播出时间跨度较大，其中前两集于2021年播出，第三四集于2022年播出，最后两集于2023年播出。

　　BBC宣布续订第11季。

　　The indomitable DCI Vera Stanhope returns to face a number of daunting cases. Aided by troubled new recruit DS Aiden Healy (Kenny Doughty), they investigate a deadly blaze at a coastal caravan park, unearth a thirty-year-old mystery in an old mining community, delve into the tragic last months of a young man found floating in a farm slurry pit and uncover a life of secrets and lies when a well-loved family man plummets to his death from a multi-storey car park.
　　Each enthralling episode is set against the breathtaking Northumberland countryside and is enhanced by the captivating performance of Brenda Blethyn as this shambolic yet brilliant detective.
　　Inspired by the best selling novels, Vera, created by renowned crime writer Ann Cleeves. The fifth series sees the return of Jon Morrison as D.C Kenny Lockhart, Cush Jumbo as D.C. Bethany Whelan, Kingsley Ben-Adir as pathologist Marcus Summer, Riley Jones as D.C. Mark Edwards and welcomes Lisa Hammond as Intelligence Officer, Helen Milton, the newest recruit to Vera's team.

　　Based on the bestselling Inspector Stanhope books by award-winning writer Ann Cleeves, Vera and her team are drawn into four more compelling mysteries, including the death of a wildlife ranger, left alone overnight on a remote and inaccessible island. Set around Newcastle and the stunning Northumberland countryside, Vera features complex and intriguing cases, atmospherically-shot landscapes and captivating performances, led by BAFTA and Golden Globe award-winning actress Brenda Blethyn as the unorthodox but brilliant DCI Vera Stanhope.

　　The complete eighth series of the ITV crime thriller based on the novels by Ann Cleeves. The show follows Detective Chief Inspector Vera Stanhope (Brenda Blethyn), Detective Sergeant Aiden Healy (Kenny Doughty) and their team as they carry out various murder investigations across Northumberland. The episodes are: 'Blood and Bone', 'Black Ice', 'Home' and 'Darkwater'.

　　Set amid the wild beauty of the Northumberland landscape, DCI Vera Stanhope investigates chilling crimes only she can solve. The shambolic but perceptive detective does not make friends easily. Grumpy and often short-tempered, what Veralacks in charm she makes up for in wisdom and insight. In the sixth series, Vera and her team are called into action to tackle a number of challenging cases; from unravelling the mystery of a woman found murdered on the bleak Northumberland moors (Dark Road), piecing together the tragic downfall of a young man whose body is discovered hidden in a cave (Tuesday’s Child), solving a mysterious double murder in a remote country house (The Moth Catcher), to delving into a dark secret at the heart of a struggling fishing community (The Sea Glass), each enthralling story is enhanced by captivating performances, beautifully shot landscapes and high production values.

　　《探长薇拉》的主人公是一个精力旺盛沉迷于工作的狂人。虽然她很孤独但她从轻易不袒露，她凭借敏锐的智慧，策略和勇气来面对生活。剧中陪她出生入死彼此信任的同事名叫Sergeant Joe Ashworth（由David Leon饰演），也是她当成儿子来看待的得力助手。他们以火一样的热情和专业的素养联手处理着每一桩案件。by:yakubd.cc

　　The central character is Detective Chief Inspector Vera Stanhope. Who is obsessive about her work and driven by her own demons. If she's lonely she doesn't show it and faces the world with caustic wit, guile and courage. Her trusted and long suffering colleague is Sergeant Joe Ashworth. Together they approach every new case with unparalleled gusto and professionalism.

　　亚茨拉斐尔（迈克尔·辛 Michael Sheen 饰）是守卫城门的天使，而克劳利（大卫·田纳特 David Tennant 说）则是堕落的恶魔。两人几千年来都一直隐姓埋名生活在人间，并且通过不断的尝试，在天堂和地狱之间建立了井水不犯河水的互惠互利的关系。
　　克劳利奉撒旦之命，将婴儿敌基督送到修道院，同美国外交官的新生儿做交换，当敌基督长到11岁时，就是世界末日来临之时。为了防止世界被毁灭，亚茨拉斐尔和克劳利决定通过影响这个孩子的善恶观念来避免世界的终结。在努力了11年之后，两人震惊的发现，他们竟然弄错了对象，而真正的敌基督此时生活在一个名为塔德菲尔德偏僻小镇中。

　　故事发生在上世纪七十年代，当时人们尚不能很好地接受女人当警察的新现象，因此女警很难真正融入男同事的团队。年仅22岁的Jane Tennison是个实习警官，她所面对的高阶男性警官全都是臭名昭著的沙文主义者。她真诚、专注、有抱负，从一开始就注定要成就一番大事业。但是很快陷入了麻烦——在她职业生涯中调查的第一起暴力谋杀案中，她将面对伦敦最凶残的黑帮罪犯并亲眼见证这些穷凶极恶的坏蛋给受害人家庭带来的严重影响，更何况一场悲剧也将彻底改变她自己的人生。Jane和侦缉总督察Len Bradfield、侦缉警长Spencer Gibbs密切合作，他们或许是她当时唯一的依靠。

　　在一次反恐行动中，由于情报失误，英国特警部队误杀了一名怀抱孩子的中东移民，负责行动队的首长决定将这宗丑闻彻底抹去，遂找来了知道真相的队员们统一口径，录制假口供。刑侦队长史蒂夫（马丁·康普斯顿 Martin Compston 饰）对于首长的决定十分不满，于是辞去了职务，被调往隶属于英国反贪署的秘密行动组。
　　史蒂夫的任务是调查一位名为托尼（连尼·詹姆斯 Lennie James 饰）的侦缉总督察，他因为涉嫌贪污而被列入了监视的名单。史蒂夫和女警探凯特（薇琪·麦克卢尔 Vicky McClure 饰）一同打入了托尼所领导的小组内部，史蒂夫却意外的发现，凯特还有另外一重秘密的身份。

　　一个受保护的证人在转移途中遭伏击，三名在场警察被杀害，负责这次转移的探长Lindsay Denton很快被怀疑串通罪犯，反贪组在调查Denton的同时，也在寻找真凶，但是事情似乎并不简单……

　　We're transported back to the tropical island of Saint Marie, and this time with a new Detective Inspector in place - but will DI Mervin Wilson remain in the job for long? Following the recently cracked case of ‘who shot the Santas?’, along with the revelation that his estranged mother has passed away, Mervin is ready to get back home and leave the island for good. But when a case close to the hearts of those at the station presents itself, is he tempted to extend his stay?
　　As Mervin continues to ruffle feathers, the police team pull together to solve some of the island’s most confounding cases yet.

　　讲述有精神病的刺客（朱迪·科默 饰）与英国安全局人员（吴珊卓 饰）这两个聪明女人互相对对方着迷，并进行了一场史诗式的猫捉老鼠游戏。

　　第三季将继续讲述伊芙和维伦内尔的故事——她们相互有着残暴过往，曾经深陷对方不可自拔，如今却竭力维持没有对方的生活。维伦内尔，无人问津的职业杀手，对她而言伊芙已死；伊芙，大隐隐于市的军情六处前特工，维伦内尔将永远不会找到她。一切看起来风平浪静，直到一起涉及个人的震惊死亡让两人轨迹再次相汇，而这又势必教她们付出亲朋好友乃至各自灵魂的代价。

　　在托马斯看管的一个派对上，一个叫做索菲亚的女孩自杀，引起了这几个少年生活的一场波澜。库克（杰克•奥康奈尔 Jack O'Connell 饰）因兜售毒品被警方认定为是凶手而被关进了监狱。而纳奥米（莉莉•拉芙莱斯 Lily Loveless 饰）在警方问话中的吞吞吐吐引起了女友艾米莉（凯瑟琳•普雷斯科特 Kathryn Prescott 饰）的怀疑，发现纳奥米曾跟索菲亚发生过关系。艾菲（卡雅•斯考达里奥 Kaya Scodelario 饰）在三角关系中最终选择了弗雷德（卢克•帕斯夸尼洛 Luke Pasqualino 饰），却因为因为精神状况出了问题，被送进医院治疗。她的主治医师约翰因为爱上艾菲而对她催眠。
　　故事内容延续第三季，几个少年度过迷茫混乱的青春期后，渐渐成长起来，各自的命运也发生了不同的转折。

　　本剧引入了“客串主角”的概念，即每季一个女主以外的新主角。第一季的Callum Turner不会回归。
　　新季将再次质疑眼见是否一定为实。英国正遭受围攻：被黑客攻击的新闻动态推送、被操纵的媒体，以及政治中出现的干涉。在英国「校正」部门站稳脚跟的Rachel Carey高级督察，发现自己正处于一场新的阴谋之中，面临着一个新的目标。可是，当她甚至不能信任自己最亲近的同事时，又要如何解决这起案件呢？
　　相较第一季的监控问题，情况更加恶化。故事将讲述“隐形”杀手、深度伪造科技的可怕崛起、政府与大型科技公司之间日益紧张的关系，和英国媒体内部核心的腐败。
　　Holliday Grainger回归饰演女主角Rachel Carey高级督察。Paapa Essiedu（《我可以毁掉你》）饰演新客串男主Isaac Turner议员，一位年轻的后起之秀政客，有志于最高层职位。

　　根据畅销书《詹妮弗·沃斯回忆录》改编的、英国广播公司（BBC）出品的剧集《呼叫助产士》讲述了上世纪五六十年代伦敦东区一群助产士的生活经历。第八季继续探讨在助产士的职场上中复杂的医疗状况和故事。1964年，时代在发生着明显的变化:从避孕药的发明到1967年堕胎法案留下的阴影，再到新的癌症筛查项目的引入，令修女和护士们继续面临各种挑战性的问题，包括跨种族收养、腭裂、镰状细胞和婴儿夭折，而对于团队中的一位来说，浪漫故事也即将上演。