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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The peak run. Top 40% of seasons by average rating — consecutive, with an average of 8.28.
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Ashley Jensen
DI Ruth Calder
Alison O'Donnell
DI Alison 'Tosh' McIntosh
Steven Robertson
DC Sandy Wilson
Lewis Howden
Sgt Billy McCabe
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2 episodes • 2013Avg: 7.5
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | Mar 10, 2013 | 7.5 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | Mar 11, 2013 | 7.6 |
6 episodes • 2014Avg: 7.8
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Raven Black - Part 1 | Mar 11, 2014 | 7.9 |
| 2 | Raven Black - Part 2 | Mar 18, 2014 | 8.1 |
| 3 | Dead Water - Part 1 | Mar 25, 2014 | 7.7 |
| 4 | Dead Water - Part 2 | Apr 1, 2014 | 7.8 |
| 5 | Blue Lightning - Part 1 | Apr 8, 2014 | 7.7 |
| 6 | Blue Lightning - Part 2 | Apr 15, 2014 | 7.7 |
6 episodes • 2016Avg: 8.3Golden Era
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | Jan 15, 2016 | 8.2 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | Jan 22, 2016 | 8.2 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | Feb 5, 2016 | 8.2 |
| 4 | Episode 4 | Feb 12, 2016 | 8.3 |
| 5 | Episode 5 | Feb 19, 2016 | 8.6 |
| 6 | Episode 6 | Mar 4, 2016 | 8.5 |
6 episodes • 2018Avg: 8.2Golden Era
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | Feb 13, 2018 | 8.1 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | Feb 20, 2018 | 8.1 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | Feb 27, 2018 | 8.0 |
| 4 | Episode 4 | Mar 6, 2018 | 8.1 |
| 5 | Episode 5 | Mar 13, 2018 | 8.4 |
| 6 | Episode 6 | Mar 20, 2018 | 8.7 |
6 episodes • 2019Avg: 7.9
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | Feb 12, 2019 | 7.9 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | Feb 19, 2019 | 7.8 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | Feb 26, 2019 | 7.8 |
| 4 | Episode 4 | Mar 5, 2019 | 7.8 |
| 5 | Episode 5 | Mar 12, 2019 | 7.9 |
| 6 | Episode 6 | Mar 19, 2019 | 8.1 |
6 episodes • 2021Avg: 7.9
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | Oct 20, 2021 | 8.0 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | Oct 27, 2021 | 7.8 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | Nov 3, 2021 | 7.8 |
| 4 | Episode 4 | Nov 10, 2021 | 7.9 |
| 5 | Episode 5 | Nov 17, 2021 | 7.9 |
| 6 | Episode 6 | Nov 24, 2021 | 8.0 |
6 episodes • 2022Avg: 7.9
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | Aug 10, 2022 | 7.9 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | Aug 17, 2022 | 7.7 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | Aug 24, 2022 | 7.9 |
| 4 | Episode 4 | Aug 31, 2022 | 8.0 |
| 5 | Episode 5 | Sep 7, 2022 | 7.8 |
| 6 | Episode 6 | Sep 14, 2022 | 7.9 |
6 episodes • 2023Avg: 7.7
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | Nov 1, 2023 | 7.7 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | Nov 8, 2023 | 7.7 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | Nov 15, 2023 | 7.7 |
| 4 | Episode 4 | Nov 22, 2023 | 7.6 |
| 5 | Episode 5 | Nov 29, 2023 | 7.7 |
| 6 | Episode 6 | Dec 6, 2023 | 7.9 |
6 episodes • 2024Avg: 7.6
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | Nov 6, 2024 | 7.7 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | Nov 13, 2024 | 7.6 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | Nov 20, 2024 | 7.7 |
| 4 | Episode 4 | Nov 27, 2024 | 7.5 |
| 5 | Episode 5 | Dec 4, 2024 | 7.6 |
| 6 | Episode 6 | Dec 11, 2024 | 7.7 |
6 episodes • 2025Avg: 7.5
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | Nov 5, 2025 | 7.6 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | Nov 12, 2025 | 7.5 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | Nov 19, 2025 | 7.5 |
| 4 | Episode 4 | Nov 26, 2025 | 7.4 |
| 5 | Episode 5 | Dec 3, 2025 | 7.6 |
| 6 | Episode 6 | Dec 10, 2025 | 7.5 |
