Shetland(2013)
Murder is only a ferry ride away.
Shetland Synopsis
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.
Shetland (2013) is a crime, drama and mystery series that premiered on March 10, 2013, spanning 10 seasons and 56 episodes. It stars Ashley Jensen, Alison O'Donnell, Steven Robertson and Lewis Howden. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 216 ratings.
- First aired:
- 2013-03-10
- Last aired:
- 2025-12-10
- Producers:
- Gaynor Holmes, Paul Logue, Denise Paul
Shetland (2013) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Shetland before you start streaming.
Shetland Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ashley Jensen
as DI Ruth Calder
Alison O'Donnell
as DI Alison 'Tosh' McIntosh
Steven Robertson
as DC Sandy Wilson
Lewis Howden
as Sgt Billy McCabe
Key crew
Executive produced by Gaynor Holmes, Paul Logue and Denise Paul.
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Shetland Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 216 ratings.
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Shetland – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream Shetland?
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Shetland (2013) is available to stream on Britbox Apple TV channel, BritBox and BritBox Amazon Channel, with episodes also available to buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. Availability comes from JustWatch data and varies by country.
How many seasons of Shetland are there?
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Shetland has 10 seasons and 56 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on March 10, 2013.
Is Shetland still running?
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Shetland is currently listed as returning series, with the most recent episode airing on December 10, 2025.
Who is in the cast of Shetland?
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Shetland (2013) stars Ashley Jensen, Alison O'Donnell, Steven Robertson and Lewis Howden. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is Shetland any good?
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Shetland (2013) is rated 7.5 out of 10 from 216 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like crime, drama and mystery series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.
Where can I watch the Shetland trailer?
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The official Shetland trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly in your browser.