The first season of the Shetland television series begins with the discovery of a human skull on a remote beach. This quiet, close-knit island community is suddenly thrust into a major investigation. Detective Inspector Jimmy Perez, a native Shetlander, is called to lead the case, working alongside the more cynical Detective Sergeant MacLeod from the mainland.
The investigation quickly deepens, revealing the remains belong to a local teenage girl who vanished over twenty years ago. Perez must delve into the island’s past, reopening old wounds and questioning people he has known his entire life. The case becomes intensely personal, especially as the victim was a school friend of Perez’s own father, connecting the tragedy directly to his family’s history.
As Perez and his team dig deeper, they uncover a web of long-buried secrets, lies, and illicit relationships. The initial assumption of a random crime is replaced by the certainty that the killer is someone within their small community. Suspicions fall on various long-time residents, each with a potential motive connected to the past.
The mystery intensifies with a modern-day murder, proving that the past is far from settled. The team must work urgently to prevent more violence, linking the present crime directly to the original cold case. The investigation exposes the dark undercurrents that exist beneath the surface of Shetland’s seemingly tranquil environment.
In a dramatic conclusion, the truth is finally unveiled, revealing a killer driven by a desperate need to protect a devastating secret. The resolution forces the community and Perez himself to confront the fact that even in a place as isolated as Shetland, trust can be shattered and the consequences of past actions can be deadly. The case leaves a lasting impact on everyone involved.
Shetland – TV Series – Season 1 – Trailer
