Following Brenda Blethyn's bombshell that she's hanging up her hat as Vera, fans are on tenterhooks to see how DCI Stanhope's tale will end. Will she drift off into retirement or face a tragic demise?
Despite the tight-lipped secrecy surrounding the final episode's plot, one sharp fan spotted an update on a Vera Facebook group. Queries flew in with one asking: "Are they still filming? " while another confirmed: "Yes."
In other discussions, devotees of the show clamoured for the return of a character who was replaced in the most recent series broadcast earlier this year.
Chatting about their top picks, one enthusiast remarked: "Jac, I would have loved to have seen more of her, I wish she would come back."
Echoing the sentiment, another chimed in: "Yes, I was gutted when she left", reports the Express.
Others reminisced about Aiden, who took his leave in the previous year's festive special. But could he make a comeback to wave goodbye to DCI Stanhope?
Ibinabo Jack portrayed DC Jacqueline 'Jac' Williams for a solid five years before bowing out for the bright lights of theatre.
Her shoes were filled by Rhiannon, who stepped into the role of the go-getting DC Steph Duncan.
As for Rhiannon's reappearance in the grand finale, it's all hush-hush with the cast list still under wraps.
And let's not forget the tears shed at the close of last year, as Kenny Doughty wrapped up his stint as Aiden Healy.
The actor confessed that exiting the show was tough but believed it to be the correct move.
While Kenny's departure saddened viewers, the return of a familiar face softened the blow.
David Leon, who portrayed Vera's first partner, Joe Ashworth, reappeared on the scene earlier this year.
Anticipation is high for Vera's final series, set to broadcast early next year. Brenda shared her thoughts on leaving: "Working on Vera has been a joy from beginning to end and I'm sad to be saying Cheerio. But I am so proud of our achievements over the last fourteen years."
"I'll be forever grateful to the wonderful Ann Cleeves who created Vera, and to Elaine Collins who saw fit to cast me in the role."
"The Producers, dream cast, and crew have been fabulous and I'm going to miss them, but I won't forget their huge talent, the camaraderie, laughter or kindness we shared nor the friendship of the people of the northeast and our fans worldwide."
"Thank you from the bottom of my heart," she added.