ITV Vera's Brenda Blethyn's final scenes end in heartbreaking twist as show concludes after 14 years

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The beloved ITV series Vera has concluded with a poignant twist, as Brenda Blethyn's final scenes were broadcast. Last year, Brenda announced her departure from the role, leading to the conclusion of the detective drama after fourteen years on our screens.The final season was comprised of just two episodes, culminating in this climactic instalment, 'The Dark Wives. ' Flashbacks during the episode allowed viewers a glimpse into Vera's troubled childhood with her alcoholic father Hector, following her mother's death, which saw Vera assume a caregiver role from a young age, the Mirror reports.Meanwhile, in her professional capacity, Vera tackled a challenging case where the body of a promising student was discovered at the base of a local landmark known as The Dark Wives.

The victim had endured an assault and been left a considerable distance from home; Vera endeavoured to unravel the mystery behind the circumstances.In her concluding moments on screen, Vera heroically prevented the murder of a young girl named Chloe, confessing that she saw reflections of her own past in the youngster.

Offering heartfelt advice, she told Chloe: "Life's just one scary decision after another," before suggesting the team go for drinks to celebrate their success.

Opting out of the celebration, Vera instead chose solitude and reflection, stepping outside the pub to admire the scenery. There, she shared her contemplations with her colleague: "You know what, this case has really made me think, and I did see a lot of myself in young Chloe, it made me think of a lot of things, like how good my team is.