Feb 12, 2019 · 58m
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.


Murder is only a ferry ride away.
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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Feb 12, 2019 · 58m
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.
Feb 19, 2019 · 58m
A horrifying 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.
Feb 26, 2019 · 57m
Sandy feels the heat in the aftermath of Calum’s suicide. Convinced that McGuire is the key to cracking the case, Perez travels to Glasgow in an attempt to track him down.
Mar 5, 2019 · 59m
Sure that Zezi is being held on Shetland, Perez and the team ramp up the pressure on their remaining leads. Personally, Perez finds himself in turmoil after his kiss with Alice.
Mar 12, 2019 · 58m
The discovery of Niki’s body intensifies the search for Zezi. Perez feels that time is running out. A desperate Olivia tries to get information from Jamie Hayes.
Mar 19, 2019 · 58m
Perez closes in on Zezi's location at last. But can he reach her before it's too late?
Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.
Shetland Season 5 premiered on February 12, 2019.
Shetland Season 5 has 6 episodes.
The season opens with Season 5 Episode 1, "Episode 1". It aired on February 12, 2019.
Go to Season 5 Episode 1