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 a prominent and controversial Shetlander is shot dead on their doorstep in broad daylight, Perez rushes back from his mother’s funeral to lead the investigation.
Directed by Max MyersWritten by David KaneGuest stars Conor McCarry, Anne Kidd, Jimmy Chisholm, Angus Miller, Iain MacRae, Benny Young, Jim Sturgeon, Julie-Yara Atz
Episode 2
In the aftermath of the diving incident, the team searches for a link between the two bodies. Meanwhile, Perez must deal with the return of Donna Killick.
Directed by Max MyersWritten by Paul LogueGuest stars Fiona Bell, Anne Kidd, Angus Miller, Benny Young, Cora Bissett, Kate Bracken, Thoren Ferguson, Shona McHugh
Episode 3
The hunt is on for Sandy's attacker, before a shocking confession causes tensions to boil over and some Islanders take justice into their own hands.
Directed by Max MyersWritten by David KaneGuest stars Fiona Bell, Conor McCarry, Angus Miller, Benny Young, Julie-Yara Atz, Helene Maksoud, Sharif Dorani, Cora Bissett
Episode 4
After the shocking events of the previous night, Perez must piece together what happened before a rampaging and vengeful Creggan finds his target.
Guest stars Fiona Bell, Conor McCarry, Anne Kidd, Jimmy Chisholm, Angus Miller, Julie-Yara Atz, Helene Maksoud, Sharif Dorani
Episode 5
Facing a dead end in the hunt for Galbraith’s killer, Tosh leads Perez to the remote island of Fetlar. Donna asks Duncan for one last favour.
Guest stars Fiona Bell, Conor McCarry, Angus Miller, Benny Young, Cora Bissett, Jayne McKenna, Shona McHugh, Lois Chimimba
Episode 6
As Perez closes in on the identity of Galbraith’s killer, he struggles with Duncan’s secret, while Donna has one more surprise in store.
Guest stars Conor McCarry, Anne Kidd, Alec Westwood, Benny Young, Julie-Yara Atz, Helene Maksoud, Sharif Dorani, Cora Bissett
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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