Vera Series 13: TV release date and where to watch in Australia

Is Vera Series 13 finally available in Australia? Based on Ann Cleeves’ book series of the same name, Vera is a highly popular British drama that first dropped on television in 2011.

Since then, the crime series has gained a massive following with every season consistently delivering compelling drama and mystery to its legions of fans.

In Australia, 13 seasons of the Vera TV series are now available for streaming on demand. Find out how to watch every gripping season, including the latest episodes from season 13 using this guide.

Where to watch Vera Series 13 in Australia?

Vera is a popular crime drama both in the UK and here in Australia. If you’ve always been a fan, you need to know where to watch new episodes, as well how to catch up on previous seasons on streaming services.

Here’s a streaming guide to find out your options.

Streaming Services	TV show	Available?
Foxtel Now	Vera Series 12	Yes – with Foxtel Now free trial
Foxtel	Vera Series 12	Yes – with Foxtel subscription
BritBox	Vera Series 12	Yes – with BritBox free trial
ABC iView	Vera Series 13	Yes – with ABC iView account

Vera Series 13 Australia release date

Vera Series 13 initially premiered in the UK earlier this year on ITV. For those waiting for the new season to arrive in Australia, ABC will air the latest episodes from Sunday, 7 April at 8.30pm.

But for those wondering if Vera is on ABC today, earlier episodes from Vera Series 1 and 2 are still available for catch up on ABC iView.

The recently released Vera Xmas Special 2023, meanwhile, aired on ABC on 17 December, though it’s no longer available on iView. Foxtel might air the Vera Xmas Special 2023 anytime soon.

To catch up on prior episodes from Vera Series 12, Foxtel still offers access while BritBox starts streaming season 12 from 4 April 2024.

Vera Series 13	Release Dates	Channel / Streaming
Episode 1	Sun, 7 Apr 2024	ABC / iView
Episode 2	Sun, 14 Apr 2024	ABC / iView
Episode 3	Sun, 21 Apr 2024	ABC / iView

Watch Vera Series 13 on ABC or ABC iView

Vera Season 13 finally becomes available in Australia, set to air on ABC from 7 April. You can also stream new episodes instantly for free on ABC iView. Selected earlier seasons (seasons 1-2 as of this writing) of the British drama are available on ABC’s catch-up streaming service.

So when is Vera on ABC Australia? You can catch up on episodes from Vera Season 13 anytime you want, although they’re only going to be available for a certain period of time.

Watching on ABC iView is completely free, although it’s not ad-free. To start streaming both local and international shows, all you need to do is register for an account. In addition to Vera, ABC is also the home of other popular dramas like All Creatures Great and Small, Annika, and more.

More than international shows, ABC offers programming that includes smash-hit local shows like Bays of Fire, Total Control, Muster Dogs, and the new comedy White Fever.

Watch Vera Series 12 on Foxtel or Foxtel Now

In Australia, selected seasons of Vera are also on Foxtel, specifically airing on Sleuth. With Foxtel’s latest offers and deals, new customers can even save for up to 12 months on plan fees. Sleuth is already part of the standard Foxtel Plus bundle, letting you explore what’s on Foxtel.

You can also watch Vera episodes when you sign up for Foxtel’s streaming service, Foxtel Now. Plus, it offers a free 10-day trial and special deals to access everything on its platform with monthly discounts for a year.

Stream Vera Series 12 on BritBox

To stream Vera, BritBox is the only streaming app in Australia that offers the complete seasons 1-12. The latest season 13 is already available on BritBox in the UK, but we’ve yet to confirm when the latest episodes are arriving on BritBox Australia.

Meanwhile, new customers who want to try an app that’s dedicated to streaming the best of British telly can sign up with a 7-day free trial. With just a single tier, there’s no need to pick more expensive plans to stream what’s on BritBox simultaneously; subscribers can stream on up to four screens at the same time for $9.99 per month. To save a little bit, you can opt for the $99.99 annual plan, which works out to be only around $8.33 per month.

What is the plot of Vera (TV series)?

After a mid-season break, Vera continues its eleventh season with two more episodes this year. Set against the backdrop of Northumbria’s landscape, the eponymous character still has complex cases to decipher following the discovery of a body in the back of a burned out car.

The victim is identified as Lucy, a popular local GP. Her murder investigation leads her to the fact that the case is far from simple as Vera learns that Lucy has heaps of enemies and lived a life with closely guarded secrets. Finding out who amongst her enemies has the strongest motive leads viewers to a world of deception and lust.

In the final episode for Season 11, another grim scene is going to test her to the limit as Vera begins to investigate the case of a young woman who was found dead on the banks of the River Tyne. Solving her murder proves to be tougher when Vera and her team realise that her friends and family alike have been lying about the circumstances surrounding the victim’s death.

Prior to these investigations, Vera also solved the murder of a guarded and paranoid woman whose death was initially thought to be a result of a terrible accident, until Vera discovers evidence the body has been staged and that the introverted victim ‘s life had many shocking layers. Another haunting case for the brilliant detective was the murder of an addiction support worker who was found at the Northumberland National Park.

Vera Series 13 trailer

The latest trailer for Vera Series 13 is here. You can watch it below.

Cast of Vera (TV series)

Brenda Blethyn returns as the eponymous Vera, alongside Kenny Doughty playing Detective Sergeant Aiden Healy and Jon Morrison as DC Kenny Lockhart. Doughty, however, departed the series after season 12.

Paul Kaye, who played Dr. Malcolm Donahue since series 9 and Ibinabo Jack who portrayed DC Jacqueline Williams from series 8 also left the show after series 12.

The rest of the investigative team consists of Riley Jones as DC Mark Edwards and Ibinabo Jack who portrays DC Jacqueline Williams, a transfer from the Fraud Squad in season 8. Joining the new season is Rhiannon Clements as DC Stephanie Duncan.

You can check out the complete cast of Vera Series 13 below.

How many series of Vera are there?

How many series of Vera are there? There are 13 so far with the latest Vera Series 13 set to arrive in Australia via ABC in April 2024.

Foxtel, Foxtel Now, and BritBox also offer earlier seasons of the show for streaming on demand.

Similar shows to Vera you might like

Vera TV series showcases some of the best police procedural drama to come out of the UK. If you’re enjoying the series, you might like other crime dramas on ITV, as well as BBC.

These include titles like Line of Duty, Karen Pirie, another new crime mystery-centred story from ITV, and familiar titles like Broadchurch, Unforgotten, Midsomer Murders, Shetland, and many more. 

The best thing is that they’re all available to stream on BritBox, the home of the best British crime shows.

Alternatively, use the streaming search bar at the bottom of this article to browse all the movies and TV shows available to you in Australia.