Shetland Season 5

Synopsis

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.

Main Cast

Douglas Henshall

DI Jimmy Perez

Age : N/A | Popularity : 39%

Alison O'Donnell

DS Alison 'Tosh' McIntosh

Age : N/A | Popularity : 30%

Steven Robertson

DC Sandy Wilson

Age : N/A | Popularity : 46%

Mark Bonnar

Duncan Hunter

Age : N/A | Popularity : 77%

Julie Graham

Rhona Kelly

Age : N/A | Popularity : 100%

Episodes

Episode 1

12 February 2019 - 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.

Episode 2

19 February 2019 - 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.

Episode 3

26 February 2019 - 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.

Episode 4

05 March 2019 - 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.

Episode 5

12 March 2019 - 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.

Episode 6

19 March 2019 - Episode 6

Perez closes in on Zezi's location at last. But can he reach her before it's too late?

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Writing	Novel	Ann Cleeves
Department	Role	Name

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