Shetland (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Series · ★ 7.5
Released in 2013, Shetland is a crime, drama and mystery series.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Shetland stars Douglas Henshall as DI Jimmy Perez, Ashley Jensen as DI Ruth Calder, Alison O'Donnell as DI Alison 'Tosh' McIntosh and Steven Robertson as DC Sandy Wilson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Shetland has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox and BritBox Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shetland page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shetland tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Lucifer and Riverdale.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shetland (2013)?
- In US, Shetland is available to stream on Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox and BritBox Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Shetland worth watching?
- Shetland holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime, drama and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Shetland?
- Shetland stars Douglas Henshall, Ashley Jensen, Alison O'Donnell, Steven Robertson and Julia Brown.
- When was Shetland released?
- Shetland was released in 2013.