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.
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Episode 1
Elderly Shetlander Mima Wilson is found murdered on the archaeological site in the grounds of her croft. Detective Inspector Jimmy Perez and his team investigate. Can Perez unravel the family feuds and secrets that emerge and restore the security of his beloved Shetland Islands?
Directed by Peter HoarWritten by David KaneGuest stars Lewis Howden, Gemma Chan, Alexander Morton, Sandra Voe, Claire Rafferty, Jim Sturgeon, Lindy Whiteford, James Greene
Episode 2
With two murders and no strong leads, can Detective Inspector Perez and his team apprehend the suspect before crowds descend on the Shetland Islands for Up Helly Aa, the biggest fire festival in Europe?
Directed by Peter HoarWritten by David KaneGuest stars Lewis Howden, Gemma Chan, Alexander Morton, Claire Rafferty, Jim Sturgeon, Lindy Whiteford, James Greene, Martin Wenner
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
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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