Shetland: Season 1

2013 · 2 episodes · ★ 7.8

Series 1

What Season 1 of Shetland

Jimmy Perez returns to the Shetland Islands, the Scottish archipelago where he was born, after years away. He comes back determined to protect his neighbors from any threat that disturbs the community's calm. It all begins when a young archaeologist finds human remains that could belong to an ancient discovery or to a recent mystery. Shortly after, an elderly woman is found murdered on her property. Perez and his team uncover two feuding families, driven by envy, greed and resentment, who have divided the neighborhood. The inspector must untangle the disputes and secrets that surface along the way. Douglas Henshall stars as the lead in this blend of crime drama and portrait of island life.

2episodes

Mar 10, 2013released

Mar 11, 2013Latest episode

1.8 hrtotal runtime

Season 1 Episodes

1x01 Episode 1
Mar 10, 2013 · 53 min · ★ 7.9
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. Can Perez unravel the family feuds and secrets that emerge and restore the security of his beloved Shetland Islands?
Directing: Peter Hoar · Writing: David Kane · Starring: Lewis Howden, Gemma Chan, Alexander Morton, Sandra Voe
1x02 Episode 2 Season Finale
Mar 11, 2013 · 53 min · ★ 7.8
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?
Directing: Peter Hoar · Writing: David Kane · Starring: Lewis Howden, Gemma Chan, Alexander Morton, Claire Rafferty