Shetland

Murder is only a ferry ride away.

TV-PG2013•7.5/10

CrimeDramaMystery

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7.5/10(209)

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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Production

ITV Studios, BBC Scotland

Language

Status

Returning Series

First Aired

March 10, 2013

Last Aired

December 10, 2025

Networks

BBC One, BBC Four

Created By

Ann Cleaves

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Seasons & Episodes

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Season

Episode 1

Air date: 2013-03-10

Elderly Shetlander Mima Wilson is found murdered on the archaeological site in the grounds of her croft. Detective Inspector Jimmy Perez and his team investigate. Can Perez unravel the family feuds and secrets that emerge and restore the security of his beloved Shetland Islands?

Episode 2

Air date: 2013-03-11

With two murders and no strong leads, can Detective Inspector Perez and his team apprehend the suspect before crowds descend on the Shetland Islands for Up Helly Aa, the biggest fire festival in Europe?