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
When Thomas Malone has his murder conviction overturned after 23 years behind bars, DI Perez has to reopen the investigation into the 1994 death of local teenager Lizzie Kilmuir.
Directed by Lee Haven JonesWritten by David Kane, Ann CleevesGuest stars Anne Kidd, Allison McKenzie, Sean McGinley, Amy Lennox, Sophie Stone, Steven McNicoll, Jimmy Chisholm, Natali McCleary
Episode 2
Perez is on the trail of an attacker, Tosh investigates an oil company in the hunt for Sally's killer, and DNA testing in the Kilmuir case yields a surprising result.
Directed by Lee Haven JonesWritten by Louise IronsideGuest stars Anne Kidd, Allison McKenzie, Sean McGinley, Sophie Stone, Hannah Donaldson, Michael Moreland, Sharon Young, Harry R. Duncan
Episode 3
Jimmy questions Donna about the shocking DNA results, Alison arrives in Norway in search of Andreas Hagan, and an unexpected twist leads Perez and Tosh into the murky world of the Norwegian far right.
Directed by Lee Haven JonesWritten by Paul LogueGuest stars Allison McKenzie, Sean McGinley, Sophie Stone, Michael Moreland, Carolin Stoltz, Arnmundur Ernst Björnsson, Joi Johannsson, Ida Elise Broch
Episode 4
Ignoring Secret Service warnings, Perez and Tosh track down Mathias Soderland. Back on Shetland, a beach memorial service is held for Sally McColl.
Guest stars Allison McKenzie, Sean McGinley, Sophie Stone, Carolin Stoltz, Arnmundur Ernst Björnsson, Kåre Conradi, Eldar Skar, Gail Watson
Episode 5
Perez must re-assess the investigation in the aftermath of the attack. The MIT arrives on Shetland and sets its sights on Malone. Meanwhile, Tosh begins to have doubts about Lars.
Guest stars Allison McKenzie, Amy Lennox, Sophie Stone, Carolin Stoltz, Arnmundur Ernst Björnsson, Gail Watson, Nathan Welsh, Eleanor Matsuura
Episode 6
Season Finale - Troubled by historical DNA evidence results, Jimmy has to face the fact that Duncan may have been involved in Lizzie Kilmuir's murder, and potentially Sally McColl's as well. A shocked Duncan is brought to the station for questioning, hurt that Perez would even think him capable of murder. However, the detective knows Duncan's lying - perhaps not about the murder, but about something else significant. So when Duncan finally admits he had an affair with Donna, it's not long before a bombshell is dropped.
Guest stars Allison McKenzie, Sean McGinley, Gail Watson, Eleanor Matsuura, Tony McGeever
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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