DI Jimmy Perez investigates when tragedy strikes an elderly Shetlander.

Part 1

Elderly Shetlander Mima Wilson is found murdered on the archaeological site in the grounds of her croft. Detective Inspector Jimmy Perez and his team investigate.

Shetland

A detective solves murderous crimes on the wind-swept isles of Shetland

Douglas Henshall is the kindly detective cracking crimes on the rugged isles of Shetland. Back in the island after a tragedy, he works hard to preserve its unique way of life.

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Can Jimmy and his team arrest the suspect before crowds descend on the Shetland Islands?

Part 2

With two murders and no strong leads, can Detective Inspector Perez and his team apprehend the suspect before crowds descend on the Shetland Islands for Up Helly Aa, the biggest fire festival in Europe?

DI Perez investigates the murder of a girl whose body was found on a secluded beach.

Raven Black (Part 1)

DI Jimmy Perez and his team investigate the murder of a teenage girl whose body was found on a secluded beach. Under suspicion is Magnus Bain, who had forged an unlikely friendship with the victim and whose home overlooks the crime scene.

Another grim discovery prompts Jimmy to take Magnus in for further questioning.

Raven Black (Part 2)

Detective Inspector Jimmy Perez believes he and his team are finally closing in on the killer as they discover what 17 year old Catherine Ross was hiding from everyone in the hours before her death.

Jimmy wonders whether his journalist friend uncovered a story that cost him his life.

Dead Water (Part 1)

When an old acquaintance of Detective Inspector Jimmy Perez dies in a suspicious car accident on the island, he wonders whether his journalist friend had uncovered a story that cost him his life.

After another crime occurs and Jimmy wonders if it's connected to the previous one.

Dead Water (Part 2)

After a second body is found brutally murdered on Shetland, Detective Inspector Jimmy Perez wonders if the two killings are connected to corporate greed and corruption on the island or to just one woman - Evie Watt.

Jimmy is forced to work in isolation when a storm hits the island of Fair Isle.

Blue Lightning (Part 1)

Perez returns to his childhood home after the murder of a scientist on the beautiful island of Fair Isle.  Tensions run high as a storm forces Perez to work in isolation and compels all of the suspects to remain together under one roof.

Time is running out as the main suspect is critically ill. 

Blue Lightning (Part 2)

Time is running out for Detective Inspector Perez as prime suspect, Peter Latimer, lies critically ill in hospital.  Was the fire a drunken accident, or was Peter Latimer the second victim of a murderer still free on Fair Isle?

Jimmy and his team investigate the disappearance of a man on a ferry crossing.

When a young man disappears on the Aberdeen to Shetland ferry crossing and a small boy ends up in intensive care, DI Jimmy Perez and his team investigate; becoming convinced the two events are connected.

Jimmy faces an uphill battle to uncover the truth behind Maguire's silence.

DI Jimmy Perez is convinced that Michael Maguire is somehow implicated in the death of Robbie Morton. But with the investigation seemingly under threat before its even started, he faces an uphill battle to uncover the truth behind Maguire's silence.

A shocking discovery leads Jimmy to discover who Thompson was going to testify against.

The investigation takes Perez and Tosh to Glasgow as they try to uncover the reasons behind Maguire's brutal death and his connection to Robbie Morton. But old ghosts return to haunt Perez as his enemies try to prevent him from getting to the truth.

Jimmy and his team are determined to track down the person who helped the killer.

Perez and his team are determined to track down the person who helped Michael Thompson's kiler on Shetland. But the closer the team get to the truth in both Shetland and Glasgow, the more dangerous it becomes for all of them.

Jimmy struggles to deal with what has happened to Tosh.

Perez struggles to deal with what has happened to Tosh as he continues to investigate the murders of Robbie Morton and Michael Thompson, but a shocking discovery finally leads him to the identity of who Thompson was going to testify against.

Jimmy and his team discover the murderer is closer to home than any of them thought.

As the investigation reaches its final stages, Detective Inspector Perez and his team discover the person responsible for the deaths of Robbie Morton and Michael Thompson is closer to home than any of them thought.

Jimmy and his team must re-open a murder investigation.

DI Perez and his team must re-open a murder investigation when Shetlander Thomas Malone has his murder conviction overturned after 23 years behind bars.

A traumatised Malone demands justice after a harrowing experience.

A traumatised Malone arrives at the station demanding justice after being buried alive and left for dead. He says he doesn’t know who’s responsible, but Perez suspects he knows more than he’s letting on.

Jimmy questions Donna Killick about the DNA results.

Whilst Perez questions Donna Killick about the DNA results, Tosh arrives in Norway to track down Andreas Hagan. Is he the mysterious Norwegian seen arguing with Sally McColl the night she died?

The Norwegian secret service warn Perez and Tosh to stay away from Mathias Soderland.

The Norwegian secret service warn Perez and Tosh to stay away from Mathias Soderland. They’re meddling in an operation they don’t understand.

After the attack, Jimmy has to reassess the investigation.

Jo’s attack has affected the team considerably. Sandy, in particular, is struggling with feelings of guilt. Perez needs to keep everyone on track.

Perez suspects Duncan may have been involved in Lizzie Kilmuir's murder.

Troubled by what he’s discovered about the scarf, Perez has to face the fact that Duncan may have been involved in Lizzie’s murder and potentially Sally’s as well. Things are looking bleak for Duncan when something changes the game.

A severed hand washes up on a Shetland beach, sparking a murder investigation.

A severed hand washes up on a Shetland beach, with further body parts discovered in a holdall that has been dumped at sea. Perez and the team begin a complex murder investigation.

A gruesome discovery at the Hayes house changes the course of the investigation.

A gruesome discovery at the Hayes house changes the course of the investigation. Perez establishes the probable cause for Daniel's murder and his sister Zezi's disappearance.

Perez decides to travel to Glasgow in an attempt to track down McGuire.

Sandy is starting to feel the heat...Convinced that McGuire is the key to cracking the investigation, Perez decides to travel to Glasgow in an attempt to track him down.

Perez is convinced Zezi is being held on Shetland.

Perez is convinced Zezi is being held on Shetland. The team ramp up the pressure on their remaining leads. Personally, Perez finds himself in turmoil after his kiss with Alice.

The shocking discovery of a body intensifies the search.

The shocking discovery of Nikki’s body intensifies the search for Zezi. Perez feels that time is slipping away. A desperate Olivia tries to get information from Jamie Hayes.l.

With Olivia giving up on all hope, Perez finally closes in on Zezi’s location.

With Olivia giving up on all hope, Perez finally closes in on Zezi’s location. But can he reach her before it’s too late? Duncan is traumatised after his discovery on the beach.

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