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
A severed hand washes up on a Shetland beach, with further body parts discovered in a holdall that has been dumped at sea. Perez and the team begin a complex murder investigation.
Guest stars Lewis Howden, Conor McCarry, Anne Kidd, Ayanda Bhebe, Lorn Macdonald, Owen Whitelaw, Tracy Wiles, Isabelle Joss
Episode 2
A horrifying discovery at the Hayes house changes the course of the investigation. Perez establishes the probable cause for Daniel's murder and his sister Zezi's disappearance.
Guest stars Lewis Howden, Conor McCarry, Anne Kidd, Lorn Macdonald, Owen Whitelaw, Tracy Wiles, Robin Laing, Catherine Walker
Episode 3
Sandy feels the heat in the aftermath of Calum’s suicide. Convinced that McGuire is the key to cracking the case, Perez travels to Glasgow in an attempt to track him down.
Guest stars Erin Armstrong, Lewis Howden, Conor McCarry, Anne Kidd, Andrew Watson, Lorn Macdonald, Catherine Walker, Derek Riddell
Episode 4
Sure that Zezi is being held on Shetland, Perez and the team ramp up the pressure on their remaining leads. Personally, Perez finds himself in turmoil after his kiss with Alice.
Guest stars Erin Armstrong, Lewis Howden, Conor McCarry, Andrew Watson, Lorn Macdonald, Robin Laing, Catherine Walker, Derek Riddell
Episode 5
The discovery of Niki’s body intensifies the search for Zezi. Perez feels that time is running out. A desperate Olivia tries to get information from Jamie Hayes.
Guest stars Erin Armstrong, Lewis Howden, Conor McCarry, Lorn Macdonald, Robin Laing, Catherine Walker, Derek Riddell, Rakie Ayola
Episode 6
Perez closes in on Zezi's location at last. But can he reach her before it's too late?
Guest stars Erin Armstrong, Lewis Howden, Conor McCarry, Anne Kidd, Lorn Macdonald, Robin Laing, Catherine Walker, Derek Riddell
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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