Shetland
Seen it?2013 | 11 seasons | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
People are still talking about it and it drew serious awards attention. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans and anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved Broadchurch or Fargo, start here.
- The mood
- Tense, dark and gritty.
- The pace
- 11 seasons and 56 episodes: a long-haul commitment.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- A big time investment at 11 seasons.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
7.5 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Won 2 BAFTAs: BAFTA Scotland: Best Actor – Television, BAFTA Scotland: Best Television Drama. Also nominated for 4 more BAFTAs.
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 11 seasons and reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 1.0 million people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Saturday Special. Here's how each season stacks up; Series 2 is the high point.
- Series 12013 · 2 episodes · 7.8 out of 10Saturday
- Series 22014 · 6 episodes · 7.9 out of 10Saturday
- Series 32016 · 6 episodes · 7.8 out of 10Saturday
Series 42018 · 6 episodes · 7.1 out of 10Sunday
Series 52019 · 6 episodes · 6.4 out of 10Weeknight- Series 62021 · 6 episodes · 7.0 out of 10Sunday
Series 72022 · 6 episodes · 4.4 out of 10Monday- Series 82023 · 6 episodes · 5.1 out of 10Monday
- Series 92024 · 6 episodes · 5.7 out of 10Monday
- Series 102025 · 6 episodes · 5.5 out of 10Monday
- Series 112026 · 1 episodeNot rated yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Created by Ann Cleaves
- Alison O'DonnellDI Alison 'Tosh' McIntosh
- Steven RobertsonDC Sandy Wilson