TV series
Shetland
2013–, English, on BBC One & BBC Four. Created by Ann Cleaves.
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.
- Seasons
- 10
- Episodes
- 56
- Episode length
- 58 min
- Status
- Still running
Worth the Hype
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7.5/10 from 216 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Latest episode
S10 E6: Episode 6
Aired 10 December 2025
Seasons 10
Series 1
2013 · 2 episodes · 7.8/10
Series 2
2014 · 6 episodes · 7.9/10
Series 3
2016 · 6 episodes · 7.8/10
Series 4
2018 · 6 episodes · 7.1/10
Series 5
2019 · 6 episodes · 6.4/10
Series 6
2021 · 6 episodes · 7.0/10
Series 7
2022 · 6 episodes · 4.4/10
Series 8
2023 · 6 episodes · 5.1/10
Series 9
2024 · 6 episodes · 5.7/10
Series 10
2025 · 6 episodes · 5.5/10
Specials
2024 · 1 episode
Cast & crew
- Ann CleavesCreator
- Alison O'DonnellDI Alison 'Tosh' McIntosh · 56 ep
- Steven RobertsonDC Sandy Wilson · 56 ep
- Lewis HowdenSgt Billy McCabe · 50 ep
- Douglas HenshallDI Jimmy Perez · 38 ep
- Anne KiddCora McLean · 33 ep
- Erin ArmstrongCassie Perez · 32 ep
- Mark BonnarDuncan Hunter · 31 ep
- Conor McCarryPC Alex Grant · 31 ep
- Julie GrahamRhona Kelly · 25 ep
- Angus MillerDonnie · 25 ep
- Ashley JensenDI Ruth Calder · 18 ep
- Steven MillerReverend Alan Calder · 16 ep
Details
- First aired
- 10 March 2013
- Network
- BBC One, BBC Four
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- U/A 16+
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Shetland: quick answers
Is Shetland worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 216 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of Shetland are there?
Shetland has 10 seasons and 56 episodes, about 58 minutes each.
Is Shetland finished?
Shetland is still listed as returning series; no new episode date is announced yet.
Where can I watch Shetland?
Shetland is streaming on Britbox Apple TV channel, BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel.
Is Shetland suitable for kids?
Shetland is rated U/A 16+. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like Shetland?
If you liked Shetland, try Broadchurch, The Brokenwood Mysteries, Dalziel and Pascoe.
Who created Shetland?
Shetland was created by Ann Cleaves and stars Alison O'Donnell, Steven Robertson, Lewis Howden.