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The Worst Episodes of Shetland

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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

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Shetland Season 10 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    1.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Episode 1

    S10:E1

    Calder and Tosh travel to the remote village of Lunniswick to investigate the brutal murder of an elderly woman. She has been out in the elements for several days.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Paul Logue

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  2. Shetland Season 10 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    1.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Episode 2

    S10:E2

    In the aftermath of the fire, Tosh and Calder struggle to get answers from an unreliable suspect. A historic grudge from Eadie’s time as a social worker comes to light.

    Director:Ruth Paxton
    Writer:Phil Mulryne

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  3. Shetland Season 10 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    1.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Episode 3

    S10:E3

    Events in Lunniswick turn violent as holidaymakers Chris and Hayley risk it all to clear their debts. A paranoid Stevie wants Amy all to herself.

    Director:Ruth Paxton
    Writer:Paul Logue

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  4. Shetland Season 10 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    1.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - Episode 4

    S10:E4

    While Calder pressures Louden for help and Tosh investigates Robert Tulloch, Stevie’s battle to keep her sister turns desperate.

    Director:Ruth Carney
    Writer:Denise Paul

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  5. Shetland Season 10 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    1.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - Episode 5

    S10:E5

    Tosh finally confronts Billy about his relationship with Robert Tulloch. Fuelled by guilt over Louden, Calder goes after the people responsible.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Shetland Season 10 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    1.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Episode 6

    S10:E6

    As Calder and Tosh close in on the motive for Eadie’s murder, the pool of suspects narrows.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Shetland Season 7 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    3.3/10(3 votes)

    #7 - Episode 5

    S7:E5

    Perez tries to get the measure of Lloyd. Evidence emerges of another bombmaker. The net closes in around Martin. Sandy uncovers Connor’s interest in a piece of local history.

    Director:Siri Rødnes
    Writer:David Kane

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  8. Shetland Season 7 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    3.3/10(3 votes)

    #8 - Episode 6

    S7:E6

    Perez and his team face a race against time to prevent disaster striking Lerwick. With nowhere left to run, an increasingly desperate killer looks to make a devastating political. As the investigation draws to a close, Perez faces a life-changing decision.

    Director:Siri Rødnes
    Writer:David Kane

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  9. Shetland Season 7 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    4.5/10(4 votes)

    #9 - Episode 1

    S7:E1

    DI Perez investigates the disappearance of a vulnerable young man, whose family are new to Shetland. Has whatever they are running from come back to haunt them?

    Director:Max Myers
    Writer:David Kane

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  10. Shetland Season 7 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    4.8/10(4 votes)

    #10 - Episode 2

    S7:E2

    After the discovery of an unknown body, the search for Connor grows increasingly desperate. Perez follows Danny on a perilous journey into his murky past.

    Director:Max Myers
    Writer:Paul Logue

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  11. Shetland Season 7 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    4.8/10(4 votes)

    #11 - Episode 3

    S7:E3

    Mounting evidence pushes Perez and the team to revise their view of Connor Cairns. Is he a vulnerable missing person or a killer on the run?

    Director:Max Myers
    Writer:David Kane

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  12. Shetland Season 8 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    4.8/10(4 votes)

    #12 - Episode 1

    S8:E1

    A Met detective returns to Shetland on the trail of a vulnerable witness. DI Ruth Calder must team up with Tosh to find the girl before it’s too late.

    Director:Andy Newbery
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Shetland Season 8 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    4.8/10(4 votes)

    #13 - Episode 2

    S8:E2

    Calder and Tosh must work together to find the armed killers and prevent further disaster. Howell and Nowak take refuge with a local and wait for a means of escape.

    Director:Andy Newbery
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Shetland Season 8 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    5.0/10(4 votes)

    #14 - Episode 3

    S8:E3

    Unnerved by her discovery, Calder decides to stay on in Shetland. Tosh welcomes the support, as the revelation of a tattoo sends the case in a sinister new direction.

    Director:Andy Newbery
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Shetland Season 8 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    5.2/10(4 votes)

    #15 - Episode 6

    S8:E6

    As the investigation draws to a close, Tosh and Calder try to unravel the mystery at the heart of the Bains. The identity of the killer lies in the reason why Ellen left Shetland.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Shetland Season 8 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    5.3/10(3 votes)

    #16 - Episode 4

    S8:E4

    Tosh believes she has the murderer in custody and tasks the team with finding the evidence to charge. Calder suffers in silence with Jean’s revelation.

    Director:Giulia Gandini
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Shetland Season 8 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    5.3/10(3 votes)

    #17 - Episode 5

    S8:E5

    Calder initially reels from the awful news, but quickly becomes suspicious. Tosh worries Harry and Donnie with her pursuit of a controversial new theory.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Shetland Season 9 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    5.3/10(6 votes)

    #18 - Episode 6

    S9:E6

    Calder and Tosh turn their focus onto Lisa, until her confession unearths a shocking event and leads the team back to Annie’s inner circle.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Shetland Season 9 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    5.4/10(5 votes)

    #19 - Episode 3

    S9:E3

    As Calder and Tosh wrestle with the revelation of Annie’s past, Noah offers a cryptic clue about the night she was killed.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Shetland Season 9 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    5.4/10(5 votes)

    #20 - Episode 5

    S9:E5

    Calder and Tosh discover the truth behind Rossi’s mission. They must identify Annie’s killer before he can exact his revenge.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Shetland Season 9 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    5.6/10(5 votes)

    #21 - Episode 2

    S9:E2

    The hunt is on for Ian Bett as a picture of Anton Bergen begins to emerge. Are Calder and Tosh dealing with the revenge of a jealous ex-husband?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Shetland Season 9 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    5.6/10(5 votes)

    #22 - Episode 4

    S9:E4

    The team uncovers the sinister truth behind the facility. But the investigation is diverted when Astrid Jakobson goes missing.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Shetland Season 5 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    5.9/10(6 votes)

    #23 - Episode 1

    S5:E1

    A severed hand washes up on a Shetland beach, with further body parts discovered in a holdall that has been dumped at sea. Perez and the team begin a complex murder investigation.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Shetland Season 5 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    5.9/10(4 votes)

    #24 - Episode 2

    S5:E2

    A horrifying discovery at the Hayes house changes the course of the investigation. Perez establishes the probable cause for Daniel's murder and his sister Zezi's disappearance.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Shetland Season 5 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    6.0/10(4 votes)

    #25 - Episode 4

    S5:E4

    Sure that Zezi is being held on Shetland, Perez and the team ramp up the pressure on their remaining leads. Personally, Perez finds himself in turmoil after his kiss with Alice.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Episode 1" is the worst rated episode of "Shetland". It scored 1/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Paul Logue, it aired on 11/5/2025. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Episode 2".