TV series
Murder is only a ferry ride away.
Created from the novels by award winning crime writer Ann Cleeves, Shetland follows DI Jimmy Perez and his team as they investigate crime within the close knit island community. In this isolated and sometimes inhospitable environment, the team have to rely on a uniquely resourceful style of policing.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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Created from the novels by award winning crime writer Ann Cleeves, Shetland follows DI Jimmy Perez and his team as they investigate crime within the close knit island community. In this isolated and sometimes inhospitable environment, the team have to rely on a uniquely resourceful style of policing.
Cast, crew and production details
Douglas HenshallDI Jimmy Perez
Ashley JensenDI Ruth Calder
Alison O'DonnellDI Alison 'Tosh' McIntosh
Steven RobertsonDC Sandy Wilson
Julia BrownMolly Kilmuir
Mark BonnarDuncan Hunter
Erin ArmstrongCassie Perez
Julie GrahamRhona Kelly
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Episode 1
Calder and Tosh travel to the remote village of Lunniswick to investigate the brutal murder of an elderly woman. She has been out in the elements for several days.
Written by Paul LogueGuest stars Conor McCarry, Anne Kidd, Eubha Akilade, Ben Bradley, Greg McHugh, Stuart Townsend, Clive Russell, Ellie Haddington
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Episode 2
In the aftermath of the fire, Tosh and Calder struggle to get answers from an unreliable suspect. A historic grudge from Eadie’s time as a social worker comes to light.
Directed by Ruth PaxtonWritten by Phil MulryneGuest stars Conor McCarry, Anne Kidd, Eubha Akilade, Kevan MacKenzie, Angus Miller, Ben Bradley, Greg McHugh, Stuart Townsend
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Episode 3
Events in Lunniswick turn violent as holidaymakers Chris and Hayley risk it all to clear their debts. A paranoid Stevie wants Amy all to herself.
Directed by Ruth PaxtonWritten by Paul LogueGuest stars Conor McCarry, Anne Kidd, Eubha Akilade, Steven Miller, Ben Bradley, Greg McHugh, Stuart Townsend, Louise Brealey
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Episode 4
While Calder pressures Louden for help and Tosh investigates Robert Tulloch, Stevie’s battle to keep her sister turns desperate.
Directed by Ruth CarneyWritten by Denise PaulGuest stars Conor McCarry, Steven Miller, Kevan MacKenzie, Ben Bradley, Greg McHugh, Stuart Townsend, Clive Russell, Louise Brealey
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Episode 5
Tosh finally confronts Billy about his relationship with Robert Tulloch. Fuelled by guilt over Louden, Calder goes after the people responsible.
Directed by Ruth CarneyGuest stars Conor McCarry, Steven Miller, Ben Bradley, Greg McHugh, Stuart Townsend, Clive Russell, Ellie Haddington, Louise Brealey
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Episode 6
As Calder and Tosh close in on the motive for Eadie’s murder, the pool of suspects narrows.
Directed by Ruth CarneyGuest stars Conor McCarry, Eubha Akilade, Steven Miller, Ben Bradley, Greg McHugh, Stuart Townsend, Clive Russell, Ellie Haddington
Where to watch ShetlandEpisode information updated Jul 22, 2026
