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Season 4 – Shetland

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A murder mystery set against the stunning backdrop of the Shetland Isles.

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Alastair McKay London Evening Standard Apr 8, 2019
[Henshall] does bring a careworn quality to the character which suits the show's bleak geography. Go to Full Review
Sean O'Grady Independent (UK) Apr 8, 2019
Based on characters created by Ann Cleeves...this is all good, intelligent stuff, extremely engaging even for those of us grown jaded by the detective noir genre. Go to Full Review
Toby Earle London Evening Standard Apr 4, 2019
Shetland is far quieter but no less compelling. Go to Full Review
Mark Butler Scotsman Apr 9, 2019
What separates Shetland from the majority of police procedurals is its emphasis on the very believable characters at the centre of its stories. Go to Full Review
Alison Rowat The Herald (Scotland) Jun 28, 2018
Shetland stands out from the crowd because it is the polar opposite of a shouty police drama. Henshall sets the tone. Go to Full Review
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Audience Reviews

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Karen N @RT67150825 Oct 20, 2024 I love this series. It’s like reading a good novel. Acting, production and the location are all first rate. Highly recommend. See more Lane M @RT31121284 Aug 4, 2023 Great series, enjoy it ! See more Apr 14, 2021 Great show....this was my first series of Shetland and Stephen Walters was absolutely brilliant as the troubled ex-con. Brilliant script and wonderful filming of Shetland Island. See more Oct 15, 2019 Excellent series with story and scenery. Love the characters and actors. See more Jun 10, 2019 Fabulous, great cast, great storyline, love the scenery, and the Scottish dialects. See more Dec 28, 2018 I truly enjoy watching this series! One of the best series on PBS. If your station gets it you should watch. Love Douglas Henshall! At least this series is appreciated in the UK. I find myself turning off the US big hits to watch series from the UK and enjoying them much more. See more Read all reviews
Shetland — Season 4

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Feb 13, 2018 Thomas Malone's return to Shetland after 23 years in jail coincides with the murder of local journalist Sally McColl, and Perez and his team must investigate both cases. Details Episode 2 Aired Feb 20, 2018 Tosh investigates Forst Energy as the hunt continues for Malone's assailant; DNA testing in the Kilmuir case brings a surprising result for Alan and Donna. Details Episode 3 Aired Feb 28, 2018 Tosh arrives in Norway to track down Andreas Hagan, where she's drawn into a murky world of far-right campaigners; Perez interviews Donna. Details Episode 4 Aired Mar 6, 2018 Perez and Tosh are pursued by the secret service as their investigation in Norway continues; Perez questions Duncan about a videotape. Details Episode 5 Aired Mar 13, 2018 Perez must reassess the investigation in the wake of Jo's attack; Tosh starts to question if Lars could be involved in Sally's murder. Details Episode 6 Aired Mar 20, 2018 Duncan denies murdering Lizzie and Sally; Sandy finds a picture that may identify the killer; Donna confesses. Details
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Season Info

Director
Peter Hoar, John McKay, Lee Haven Jones, Dave Moore, Stewart Svaasand, Rebecca Gatward
Executive Producer
Kate Bartlett, Gaynor Holmes
Screenwriter
David Kane, Paul Logue, Ann Cleeves, David Kane, Gaby Chiappe, Ann Cleeves, Richard Davidson
Network
BBC
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Crime, Drama
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Feb 13, 2018
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