VERA, SEASON 13: February 28

Vera, Season 13, debuts on BritBox on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, and streams weekly. Seasons 1-12 are streaming on BritBox. Sadly, Vera season 13 only consists of three episodes and not the four as in several of the past series. 

Vera, Season 13, has Brenda Blethyn once again playing super sleuth DCI Vera Stanhope, but now we see the return of actor and director David Leon as Joe Ashworth. 

Brenda Blethyn says: 

"Stepping back into Vera's shoes for the thirteenth series feels like coming home again. The support from the locals in the North East is truly heart-warming and reuniting with the talented David Leon and the rest of our exceptional team is an absolute delight. Together, we embark on this new chapter with a terrific script crafted by the brilliant Paul Matthew Thompson."

David Leon says: 

"I’m thrilled to be returning to Vera. It's fantastic to be back in the North East and reunited with Brenda and the crew for the new series. I’m looking forward to exploring the relationship between Joe and Vera as they make up for lost time.”

Series 13 follows events after the Vera Christmas special, Vera: The Rising Tide, which aired on Boxing Day. The Vera cases in series 13 again draw inspiration from the best-selling novels and characters created by acclaimed crime writer Ann Cleeves. There are plenty of guests stars in all episodes.

Meanwhile, Vera season 14 has now been officially confirmed!

Death in Paradise: Season 13

Death in Paradise, Season 13, starts in the U.S. on Britbox on Thursday, February 15. Episode 1, Season 13, is the 100th episode, so be ready for some shocking surprises in this episode.  Ralf Little continues as DI Neville Parker. It's his fourth season, and he doesn't seem to be going anywhere. Also, keep your eyes peeled for guest stars throughout the season. 

Looking forward to another sojourn on the murderous island of Saint Marie. 

DEATH IN PARADISE and BEYOND PARADISE CHRISTMAS SPECIALS 2023

Update: Both the Death in Paradise and Beyond Paradise Christmas Specials are now available on Britbox in the U.S. 

FYI, Season 13 of Death in Paradise will return in 2024, with "plenty of surprises" in store to celebrate the show's 100th episode, as promised by executive producer Tim Key.