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 5.0
Air date: 2019-02-12
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: A severed hand washes up on a Shetland beach, with further body parts discovered in a holdall that has been dumped at sea. Perez and the team begin a complex murder investigation.
Episode 2 8.0
Air date: 2019-02-19
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: A horrifying discovery at the Hayes house changes the course of the investigation. Perez establishes the probable cause for Daniel's murder and his sister Zezi's disappearance.
Episode 3 8.0
Air date: 2019-02-26
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Sandy feels the heat in the aftermath of Calum’s suicide. Convinced that McGuire is the key to cracking the case, Perez travels to Glasgow in an attempt to track him down.
Episode 4 8.0
Air date: 2019-03-05
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Sure that Zezi is being held on Shetland, Perez and the team ramp up the pressure on their remaining leads. Personally, Perez finds himself in turmoil after his kiss with Alice.
Episode 5 8.0
Air date: 2019-03-12
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: The discovery of Niki’s body intensifies the search for Zezi. Perez feels that time is running out. A desperate Olivia tries to get information from Jamie Hayes.
Episode 6 8.0
Air date: 2019-03-19
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Perez closes in on Zezi's location at last. But can he reach her before it's too late?