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.
Episode 1 (Episode 1) 5.5
Writer: Paul Logue
Air date: 2025-11-05
Runtime: 57 min
Overview: Calder and Tosh travel to the remote village of Lunniswick to investigate the brutal murder of an elderly woman. She has been out in the elements for several days.
Episode 2 (Episode 2) 5.5
Writer: Phil Mulryne
Air date: 2025-11-12
Runtime: 58 min
Overview: In the aftermath of the fire, Tosh and Calder struggle to get answers from an unreliable suspect. A historic grudge from Eadie’s time as a social worker comes to light.
Episode 3 (Episode 3) 5.5
Writer: Paul Logue
Air date: 2025-11-19
Runtime: 57 min
Overview: Events in Lunniswick turn violent as holidaymakers Chris and Hayley risk it all to clear their debts. A paranoid Stevie wants Amy all to herself.
Episode 4 (Episode 4) 5.5
Writer: Denise Paul
Air date: 2025-11-26
Runtime: 58 min
Overview: While Calder pressures Louden for help and Tosh investigates Robert Tulloch, Stevie’s battle to keep her sister turns desperate.
Episode 5 (Episode 5) 5.5
Air date: 2025-12-03
Runtime: 58 min
Overview: Tosh finally confronts Billy about his relationship with Robert Tulloch. Fuelled by guilt over Louden, Calder goes after the people responsible.
Episode 6 (Episode 6) 5.5
Air date: 2025-12-10
Runtime: 58 min
Overview: As Calder and Tosh close in on the motive for Eadie’s murder, the pool of suspects narrows.