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Shetland

Shetland

Murder is only a ferry ride away.

20137.510 Seasons56 EpisodesReturning Series

Overview

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.

Created by Gaynor Holmes
Written by Paul Logue, Ann Cleeves
Produced by Louise V. Say
NetworksBBC OneBBC Four

Top Cast

Alison O'Donnell

Alison O'Donnell

DI Alison 'Tosh' McIntosh

Steven Robertson

Steven Robertson

DC Sandy Wilson

Lewis Howden

Lewis Howden

Sgt Billy McCabe

Themes & Keywords

scotlandparent child relationshipislandinvestigationpolicepolice detectivemurder investigationsmall town murdersmall communityshetland

About Shetland

Shetland is a crime, drama, mystery series that first aired in 2013 exploring themes of scotland, parent child relationship, island, investigation, police, police detective. Created by Gaynor Holmes, it stars Alison O'Donnell, Steven Robertson, Lewis Howden. 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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