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TV series

Shetland

2013TV-PG11 seasons7.5 / 10

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 Nov 1, 2026

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Synopsis

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.

Season 11 episodes

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Episode 1

Episode 1

58m9.0 / 10

When human remains are found in a car dredged from the sea, Calder and Tosh must find the troubled owner who fled the Isles nine years ago.

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Episode 2

Episode 2

59m

With the identity of the body confirmed, Calder digs into the theft from the surgery. But everything is put on hold when the team realises Tosh is missing.

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Episode 3

Episode 3

58m

Graeme’s life is turned upside down. The team digs into Paddy Rose, who blames Linden for his father’s death. Jonah turns against his mother.

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Episode 4

Episode 4

58m

Calder must test Paddy’s theory that Linden harmed his patients. Sandy reels from the attack on Donald. Graeme’s world is upended by an accusation from Peter.

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Episode information updated Nov 15, 2026

More about Shetland

Cast

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

Credits

Created by
Ann Cleaves
Written by
David Kane, Paul Logue, Gaby Chiappe, Robert Murphy, Richard Davidson, Denise Paul, Phil Mulryne, Alexander Perrin, Louise Ironside, David Kane, Robert Murphy, Gaby Chiappe, Ann Cleeves

Production details

Status
Returning Series
Series type
Scripted
Episodes
58
Original language
English

Networks & production

  • BBC OneUnited Kingdom
  • BBC FourUnited Kingdom
  • ITV StudiosUnited Kingdom
  • BBC ScotlandUnited Kingdom

Themes

investigationislandmurder investigationparent child relationshippolicepolice detectivescotlandshetland