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Shetland

2013–2025 Crime • Drama • Mystery

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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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.

Series Snapshot

Status
Released
Total Seasons
10
Total Episodes
56
First Air Date
Mar 10, 2013
Most Recent Air Date
Dec 10, 2025
Network / Platform
BritBox Amazon Channel
Original Language
en-US

Themes

Tone & Style

  • High-tension tone with suspense-forward storytelling.
  • Serialized structure rewards long-form viewing over stand-alone episodes.
  • Completed run offers a finite, binge-friendly arc.

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Rating
24.8
Seasons
10
Episodes
56

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Seasons

Season 1

2013 • 2 episodes

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Season 2

2014 • 6 episodes

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Season 3

2016 • 6 episodes

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Season 4

2018 • 6 episodes

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Season 6

2021 • 6 episodes

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Season 7

2022 • 6 episodes

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Season 8

2023 • 6 episodes

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Season 9

2024 • 6 episodes

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Season 10

2025 • 6 episodes

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