大唐初年，象征皇后权力的凤印丢失，并引发矫诏杀害当朝官员的事件， “凤印案”引起朝中异动，守旧派面上无恙，暗地加紧了串联密谋。而赶考科举的狄仁杰（周一围 饰），正逢此时无意中卷入一桩离奇的杀人案。 本剧由狄仁杰查案发现杀人案与凤印丢失事件暗合开始，通过讲述狄仁杰履职各地屡破奇案，惩治贪官、护海防、肃黑恶、申律法、助民安，同时得以勘破自己身世之谜的故事讲述，展现了狄仁杰知行合一的人生信条。
勇探高中正为了追捕“玫瑰连环杀手”。行动当日，儿子进星在街上巧遇正在埋伏的中正，中正为怕误了大事，把进星赶走，未料进星竟因此失踪，从此人间蒸发。妻子绮文因儿子失踪一事，决定和中正离婚。加上追捕杀手失败，遭上司怒斥他严重失职，中正受到连番打击，决离开警队。后来，中正开设私家侦探社。因为他身同感受，每接到寻人案件时都会特别拼命，寻回不少失踪人士，成为寻人专家。在童星寻父案中，中正认识了来自“演艺世家”的临记领班黎筱。原来两年前黎筱曾途经当日进星失踪的现场，更曾与进星接触。黎筱一片好意想带进星回家，却被进星摆脱。黎筱认为进星的失踪自己亦要负上责任，对中正感到内疚，但又不敢说出真相。黎筱惟不断介绍生意给中正，又利用自己的演戏天份，扮鬼扮马与侦探社众人一齐查案，可是笨手笨脚，反而越帮越忙在侦探社里，中正有三个手下，包括文启超、万大宝和林欣欣。启超是中正表弟，表面花fit臭口，其实感情重伤，不敢付出真爱，对大宝保持着欢喜冤家的关系。大宝是侦探社的Charles Angel，既漂亮又蛊惑。大宝擅长“放生电”向警察套料，正直兼戆直的差人官青云成为她的“索料”对象。大宝和青云因合作而擦出爱火。此时启超决定冲破心理障碍，向大宝展开追求，形成三人错爱关系。此时，黎筱查出进星与绮文住在澳门，更惊人发现是中正以前的警队好友国伟，和绮文因当年的一段婚外情，怀了进星。中正无法面对，幸得黎筱的开解，决定接受现实，把进星交回二人抚养。不料，此时绮文、国伟在意外中身亡，中正惟有收养进星。另一边厢，黎秋更告诉中正一个秘密，原来黎筱并非他的亲生女。当年黎筱昏迷山边，夫妇好心相救，黎筱醒后失去记忆，碰巧黎秋母小甜从金山回来误会黎筱就是自己的孙女，黎秋夫妇决定收养她。但此事黎筱一直被蒙在鼓里。中正和黎筱展开恋情，不料，中正发现黎筱打扮惹火在酒吧里与陌生男人打情骂俏，更对中正视如陌路，中正怒斥黎筱玩弄感情，愤然提出分手。黎筱莫名其妙，感到受到伤害。原来当中正在酒吧遇到的其实是黎筱的孖生姊姊莫慧姿。黎筱和慧姿四岁时意外跌进河里，两姐妹失散。慧姿展转成为老千，更被富商之子利用，进行不法勾当。后来，中正终寻回黎筱，却不知道她其实是慧姿，真正的黎筱在逃亡中遇到意外受伤，昏迷不醒。慧姿被中正感动，遂以黎筱的身份重过新生活，更与中正发展感情。但慧姿的心里却十分矛盾，是否从此取代妹妹的身份过活？真正的黎筱终于醒来，为报慧姿当年救命之恩，决牺牲自己让爱。中正发现有两个黎筱存在，终揭发她们是一对孪生姊妹。中正对二人都有刻骨铭心的经历，究竟他最爱是谁？
《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。
《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 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'.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
《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。
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.
