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Shetland

2013 · 10 seasons · Crime, Drama, Mystery

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.

Where to watch Shetland

Shetland is streaming in the US on Britbox.

It is also available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home.

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Seasons

• Series 1 — 2 episodes (March 10, 2013)
• Series 2 — 6 episodes (March 11, 2014)
• Series 3 — 6 episodes (January 15, 2016)
• Series 4 — 6 episodes (February 13, 2018)
• Series 5 — 6 episodes (February 12, 2019)
• Series 6 — 6 episodes (October 20, 2021)
• Series 7 — 6 episodes (August 10, 2022)
• Series 8 — 6 episodes (November 1, 2023)
• Series 9 — 6 episodes (November 6, 2024)
• Series 10 — 6 episodes (November 5, 2025)

Cast

• Ashley Jensen as DI Ruth Calder
• Alison O'Donnell as DI Alison 'Tosh' McIntosh
• Steven Robertson as DC Sandy Wilson
• Lewis Howden as Sgt Billy McCabe

Details

Created by

Ann Cleaves

First aired

March 10, 2013

Episodes

56

Genres

Crime, Drama, Mystery

Network

BBC One and BBC Four

Status

Returning Series

TMDB score

7.5 / 10 from 216 votes