Oct 20, 2021 · 1h
When a prominent and controversial Shetlander is shot dead on their doorstep in broad daylight, Perez rushes back from his mother’s funeral to lead the 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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Oct 20, 2021 · 1h
When a prominent and controversial Shetlander is shot dead on their doorstep in broad daylight, Perez rushes back from his mother’s funeral to lead the investigation.
Oct 27, 2021 · 1h
In the aftermath of the diving incident, the team searches for a link between the two bodies. Meanwhile, Perez must deal with the return of Donna Killick.
Nov 3, 2021 · 1h
The hunt is on for Sandy's attacker, before a shocking confession causes tensions to boil over and some Islanders take justice into their own hands.
Nov 10, 2021 · 1h
After the shocking events of the previous night, Perez must piece together what happened before a rampaging and vengeful Creggan finds his target.
Nov 17, 2021 · 1h
Facing a dead end in the hunt for Galbraith’s killer, Tosh leads Perez to the remote island of Fetlar. Donna asks Duncan for one last favour.
Nov 24, 2021 · 1h
As Perez closes in on the identity of Galbraith’s killer, he struggles with Duncan’s secret, while Donna has one more surprise in store.
Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.
Shetland Season 6 premiered on October 19, 2021.
Shetland Season 6 has 6 episodes.
The season opens with Season 6 Episode 1, "Episode 1". It aired on October 20, 2021.
Go to Season 6 Episode 1