DI Jimmy Perez and his team investigate crimes within the close knit island community of Shetland.
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Troubled by historical DNA evidence results, Perez has to face the fact that Duncan may have been involved in Lizzie Kilmuir's murder and potentially Sally McColl's as well.
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Tosh's reappearance takes the investigation into a new direction, raising more questions about events in Shetland and Glasgow.
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Perez discovers that the person responsible for Robbie and Michael's deaths is closer to home than he had thought.
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| Douglas Henshall | ... | DI Jimmy Perez 26 episodes, 2013-2019 | |
| Alison O'Donnell | ... | DS Alison 'Tosh' McIntosh / ... 26 episodes, 2013-2019 | |
| Steven Robertson | ... | DC Sandy Wilson / ... 26 episodes, 2013-2019 | |
| Erin Armstrong | ... | Cassie Perez 23 episodes, 2013-2019 | |
| Mark Bonnar | ... | Duncan Hunter / ... 23 episodes, 2013-2019 | |
| Julie Graham | ... | Rhona Kelly 22 episodes, 2014-2019 | |
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Lewis Howden | ... | Sgt Billy McCabe / ... 20 episodes, 2013-2019 |
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Anne Kidd | ... | Cora McLean 14 episodes, 2014-2019 |
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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. Set against a hauntingly beautiful landscape, Shetland is based on the best selling books such as Red Bones, Raven Black, Dead Water and Blue Lightning. Written by ahmetkozan
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scotland | location in title | shetland islands scotland | police investigation | police detective |Parents Guide:
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Julie Graham (Rhona Kelly) & Anne Kidd (Cora McLean) also worked together on Retribution (2016) as Moira Douglas & Meredith respectively. See more »
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OK, so this wasn't a groundbreaking detective drama. The mystery plot was good (it kept me interested and I wasn't able to work out "whodunit") but it was nothing special.
But I thoroughly enjoyed this two-parter. Why? Well, first of all, the location. The Shetland Islands have an atmosphere and landscape all of their own and provided a wonderful setting. In fact I think they could have made even more of the landscape than they did - they stayed within quite a small area of the islands.
Douglas Henshall as DI Jimmy Perez was an excellent lead. He didn't have a particularly strong supporting cast but I found him very engaging and believable.
Finally, I thought they made very good use of the Shetlands' unique history. The Shetland Bus, Up Helly Aa, and an archaeological dig were all weaved into the story, making sure that this drama stayed firmly rooted in its setting. A very diverting and enjoyable two hours.