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
DI Perez investigates the disappearance of a vulnerable young man, whose family are new to Shetland. Has whatever they are running from come back to haunt them?
Directed by Max MyersWritten by David KaneGuest stars Mark Bonnar, Anneika Rose, Conor McCarry, Angus Miller, Lucianne McEvoy, Don Gallagher, Nicholas Nunn, Lauren Conroy
Episode 2
After the discovery of an unknown body, the search for Connor grows increasingly desperate. Perez follows Danny on a perilous journey into his murky past.
Directed by Max MyersWritten by Paul LogueGuest stars Anneika Rose, Anne Kidd, Lucianne McEvoy, Lauren Conroy, Dawn Sievewright, Gordon Brown, Alexandra Finnie, Laurie Brett
Episode 3
Mounting evidence pushes Perez and the team to revise their view of Connor Cairns. Is he a vulnerable missing person or a killer on the run?
Directed by Max MyersWritten by David KaneGuest stars Anneika Rose, Conor McCarry, Anne Kidd, Angus Miller, Lucianne McEvoy, Lauren Conroy, Alexandra Finnie, Laurie Brett
Episode 4
Perez issues a warrant for Connor’s arrest and looks for the motive behind his bomb-making. Sandy tries to find out what business William Rodgers had in Shetland.
Directed by Siri RødnesWritten by Paul LogueGuest stars Erin Armstrong, Julie Graham, Conor McCarry, Anne Kidd, Angus Miller, Lucianne McEvoy, Nicholas Nunn, Lauren Conroy
Episode 5
Perez tries to get the measure of Lloyd. Evidence emerges of another bombmaker. The net closes in around Martin. Sandy uncovers Connor’s interest in a piece of local history.
Directed by Siri RødnesWritten by David KaneGuest stars Julie Graham, Conor McCarry, Anne Kidd, Angus Miller, Lucianne McEvoy, Lauren Conroy, Laurie Brett, Anthony Strachan
Episode 6
Perez and his team face a race against time to prevent disaster striking Lerwick. With nowhere left to run, an increasingly desperate killer looks to make a devastating political. As the investigation draws to a close, Perez faces a life-changing decision.
Directed by Siri RødnesWritten by David KaneGuest stars Erin Armstrong, Julie Graham, Conor McCarry, Angus Miller, Lucianne McEvoy, Lauren Conroy, Alexandra Finnie, Laurie Brett
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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