Shetland Season 9 Returns to Form with Gripping New Mysteries

Ashley Jensen and Alison O'Donnell lead the cast as the series regains its distinctive sense of place in the Scottish archipelago.

DI Ruth Calder, played by Ashley Jensen, settles into her role as she returns to Shetland, bringing a fresh dynamic to the series.
The ninth season kicks off with a tense storyline involving a missing friend of DI Alison 'Tosh' McIntosh and a deadly family feud.
New guest stars include Vincent Regan as a local mussel farmer and Ian Hart as an Oxford professor, adding depth to the unfolding drama.
The show has regained its unique atmosphere, with sweeping landscapes and local cultural elements enriching the narrative.
Regular characters like Sgt Billy McCabe and DC Sandy Wilson support the lead detectives in navigating complex personal and professional challenges.