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Quantum of Menace by Vaseem Khan; The Killing Stones by Ann Cleeves; The Long Shoe by Bob Mortimer; Benbecula by Graeme Macrae Burnet; The Winter Warriors by Olivier Norek

The Guardian - UK · Oct 17, 2025

‘It’s more than a pretty backdrop’: crime writer Ann Cleeves on the magic of Orkney in Scotland

With her latest book, the author moves detective Jimmy Perez from Shetland to Orkney, where she was inspired by the deep history, huge skies and warm people

The Guardian - UK · Oct 7, 2025

Shetland's Alison O'Donnell on the season finale 'we'll keep people guessing until the final moments!'

Alison O'Donnell reveals what's in store as Tosh and Calder close in on Annie Bett's killer in the Shetland season 9 finale

WhatToWatch · Dec 8, 2024

Shetland ending explained: Who killed Ellen Quinn and what was the huge family secret that made the series 8 finale so haunting?

The Shetland ending delivered some intense scenes as the truth of what happened to Ellen Quinn and why she left Shetland was revealed

Woman & Home · Dec 7, 2023

What happened to Jimmy Perez in Shetland and why did Douglas Henshall leave the atmospheric BBC drama?

You might be wondering what happened to Jimmy Perez in Shetland now that series 8 has landed with a brand new character joining the team

Woman & Home · Nov 2, 2023

Shetland review – who needs Jimmy Perez when you have this new female power duo?

Douglas Henshall has departed, but Ashley Jensen’s arrival proves the hit crime drama doesn’t need a leading man – especially when paired with the brilliant Alison O’Donnell

The Guardian - UK · Nov 1, 2023

Shetland season 8 review: Ashley Jensen and Alison O'Donnell have immediate chemistry

Shetland season 8 makes an instant impact as DCI Ruth Calder joins forces with Tosh

WhatToWatch · Nov 1, 2023

TV tonight: Ashley Jensen takes on her first case in Shetland

She plays Jimmy Perez’s successor in the cosy crime drama. Plus, Emilia Fox spies fishy goings-on at a wedding in Italy. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK · Nov 1, 2023

How to watch the new series of Shetland and from the beginning as Ashley Jensen's DI Ruth Calder takes over after Douglas Henshall’s departure

Shetland series 8 is almost here and you might be wondering how to watch the atmospheric Ann Cleeves drama from the very start

Woman & Home · Oct 31, 2023

Why did Douglas Henshall leave Shetland?

Why did Douglas Henshall leave Shetland? As the new series of the popular crime drama arrives, a fan-favourite character is notably absent.

GoodToKnow · Oct 31, 2023