Shetland - Season 5 - Episode 5 - Online ENGLISH

A young man from a prominent Shetland family is found dead on a remote beach. The investigation into his death begins, led by Detective Inspector Jimmy Perez and his team. They quickly discover the victim had a troubled history and was recently released from prison. The case takes a complex turn as the team uncovers long-buried secrets and rivalries within the local community. Perez must navigate these hidden tensions to understand the motive behind the murder.

The inquiry delves into a controversial plan for a new gas pipeline, a project that deeply divides the islanders. Perez and Detective Alison ‘Tosh’ McIntosh find the victim was connected to a protest group fighting the development. This connection introduces a host of new suspects with strong motives, from wealthy investors to environmental activists. The team works to untangle how this high-stakes conflict might be linked to the personal tragedy of the murder.

A second, related murder occurs, raising the stakes and confirming the team’s fears that a dangerous killer is at large. The investigation zeroes in on a vulnerable suspect, but Perez feels the evidence is being manipulated. He suspects a more calculated hand is guiding events, leading him to question the initial findings. The pressure mounts to prevent another tragedy while challenging the official narrative.

Perez’s pursuit of the truth leads him to a decades-old case involving a missing girl. He becomes convinced the current murders are a desperate attempt to cover up that original crime. As he digs into the past, he uncovers a web of lies and guilt that powerful people are determined to keep hidden. The team races to find the missing link that connects the past to the present violence.

In a dramatic conclusion, Perez exposes the killer and the shocking secret they have protected for years. The final pieces of the puzzle reveal how the past and present are tragically intertwined through family and a long-buried confession. Justice is ultimately served, but not without a profound cost, leaving the team to reflect on the enduring impact of secrets in a small community.