

1.058 minSeason 10 • Episode 6
LatestAs Calder and Tosh close in on the motive for Eadie’s murder, the pool of suspects narrows.
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.
Acting
Douglas Henshall's quietly devastating Perez.
Cinematography
Shetland itself—bleak, beautiful, basically a character.
Writing
Cleeves' novels translated to tight, humane mysteries.
Creator
Ann Cleaves
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Douglas Henshall left after season 7, forcing a soft reboot with new DI Ruth Calder. The show survived—barely.
Shetland's 'softer' Nordic noir vibe helped BBC corner the market before shows like The Valhalla Murders arrived.