This is an intriguing and unique script which combines elements of science fiction, mystery, and procedural drama to put a fresh spin on all three genres. The script is at its best when it uses heightened concepts to find a new way into a classic detective story, and in these moments it has the feeling of a gritty neo-noir.

The script excels at creating mood, and there's a sense of loss that hangs over the entire story, which helps weave various subplots together. There are so many intriguing and specific details built into the world of the show, that sometimes one has the urge to pause the story and take them all in. The script finds various applications of future technology that feel both fantastical and like a natural progression of modern devices. The script's cast is rounded out by some colorful supporting characters who keep things interesting; Alex is a sci fi version of the snarky, know-it-all lab worker that's become a staple of cop procedurals, and Lazarus is an intriguing take on the billionaire tech playboy character.

A strong premise with an interesting science fiction angle, Vera could become a contender for audience’s attention on a platform like SyFy.

This is an excitingly original and unique script, with a premise that is as fresh as it is massive in scope. Evocative imagery leaps from the page, bringing to the life the inventive immersion technology and the mind-bending visuals of the 5th dimension. This is a dense world with an almost overwhelming number of concepts to introduce, but the script is so effective at slowly pulling back the layers that the reader is rarely confused. The episodes’ structure is effective and efficient, with the twin investigations into Karen and Arianne’s deaths serving as conduits for exposition while moving the story forward. The episode ultimately asks more questions than it answers and sets up a number of potential storylines, giving the sense that there’s a massive world here to explore. Vera draws the reader in and leaves them eager to learn more about its fascinating world, which is riddled with mysteries that feel ripe for exploration in an on-going series. Its balance of mystery, action, and character drama make it a great fit for premium cable.

The world established in this pilot is teeming with life, mysteries, original ideas, and reworkings of old sci-fi tropes. It’s an exciting setting, he kind of imaginative script that an online outlet like Netflix would die for, following in the footsteps of Altered Carbon and Mute, but with a supernatural twist.