Max Myers
Director
Shetland (2013)
Series 5
A human hand washes up on a Shetland beach. A few hours later, more body parts are discovered in a hold-all that has been dumped at sea. The victim is identified as a young Nigerian man, spotted in Lerwick a few days before. In investigating his murder, DI Perez becomes involved in the search for a vulnerable young woman, leading him to uncover a complex network of human trafficking across Scotland’s remote rural communities.
Released March 10, 2013
Episode 58 min
10+
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Watch Providers: BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel, Britbox Apple TV Channel
Production Companies: ITV Studios, BBC Scotland
Network: BBC Four
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
4.8
S5E1 - Episode 1
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.
Feb. 12, 2019, midnight
5.7
S5E2 - Episode 2
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.
Feb. 19, 2019, midnight
5.7
S5E3 - Episode 3
Sandy feels the heat in the aftermath of Calum’s suicide. Convinced that McGuire is the key to cracking the case, Perez travels to Glasgow in an attempt to track him down.
Feb. 26, 2019, midnight
5.7
S5E4 - Episode 4
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.
March 5, 2019, midnight
5.7
S5E5 - Episode 5
The discovery of Niki’s body intensifies the search for Zezi. Perez feels that time is running out. A desperate Olivia tries to get information from Jamie Hayes.
March 12, 2019, midnight
6.0
S5E6 - Episode 6
Perez closes in on Zezi's location at last. But can he reach her before it's too late?
March 19, 2019, midnight
Network: BBC Four
Episode Runtime: 58 min.
Season Runtime: 3275 min.
Released: March 10, 2013
Last Air Date: Dec. 3, 2025, midnight
Next Air Date: Dec. 10, 2025, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: TV-PG / 10+
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