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Shetland - Season 5
The exciting stories of Shetland return again for the fifth season following the daily life of DI Jimmy Perez and his professional team while they are solving the mysterious murders and cases that occur on the island of Shetland. Season five begins with the case of a young Nigerian man who found killed and his body are cut in pieces. After many attempts, the solution may be at his social media accounts.
1 June 1946, Dundee, Scotland, UK
31 May 1975, Blairgowrie, Perthshire, Scotland, UK
1970, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
14 April 1958, Glasgow, Scotland, UK
9 April 1972, Paisley, Scotland, UK
February 20, 2019
Like all the best detective dramas, Shetland engages the audience in the very process of detection.
February 12, 2019
There are things about Shetland that are very familiar... But look at the way these characters are constructed and Shetland feels quite original.
February 13, 2019
Even so, this opener was threatening to turn into a damp squib, until events put on a sudden spurt of acceleration in the closing minutes.
February 13, 2019
Shetland is always satisfying fare for its North Sea noir feel and lonely landscapes, but it's that bit richer for its subtle depiction of Perez's home life.
February 13, 2019
Viewers can forgive the drama pulling the odd fast one now and again because there is so much going on.
February 18, 2019
I know the show is beloved, and I know it has been sold all over the world, but the fact is: they are terrible detectives. Hopeless. Quite the worst.
