The indomitable DCI Vera Stanhope returned to face many daunting cases. With the help of the struggling recruit DS Aiden Healy (played by Kenny Doughty), they investigate a deadly fire in a coastal caravan park, dig a mystery from 30 years ago in an ancient mining community, delve into the tragic last few months of a young man being found floating in a farm mud pit, and uncover a life full of secrets and lies, At that time, a man deeply loved by his family fell from a multi-story parking lot and died. Each episode is set in the stunning countryside of Northumberland County, and the captivating performance of Brenda Bressin as this chaotic but talented detective makes this episode even more exciting. Inspired by the best-selling novel "Vera", it was created by renowned criminal writer Ann Clevis. In the fifth season, Jon Morrison plays D.C.Kenny Lockhart, Cush Jumbo plays D.C.Bethany Whelan, Kingsley Ben Adir plays pathologist Marcus Summer, Riley Jones plays D.C.Mark Edwards, and welcomes Lisa Hammond as the intelligence officer. Helen Milton is the latest member of the Villa team.