Shetland's confirmed start date announced: First season without Douglas Henshall

2023-10-20 16:23:39

Shetland start date confirmed – first season without Douglas Henshall

The highly anticipated new season of the hit TV show Shetland has been confirmed to premiere on BBC One on Wednesday 1st November at 9pm. This exciting addition to the mid-week TV schedule is sure to captivate audiences.

Season 8 without Douglas Henshall as DI Jimmy Perez

Season 8 of Shetland will mark the first season without Douglas Henshall in the leading role of DI Jimmy Perez. Henshall, who previously announced his departure from the show, expressed his fondness for the character and the show, stating, "I'll miss him and the place. I wish everyone involved much luck with whatever happens next."

New detective and returning character

In this season, the new lead detective, played by ________, will be accompanied by the returning character Alison 'Tosh' McIntosh (Alison O'Donnell). Together, they will work together to retrieve a vulnerable witness in a gangland murder investigation. However, their task becomes increasingly challenging as tensions rise in Shetland, which serves as Tosh's adoptive home.

A talented cast

The new season of Shetland boasts an impressive cast including Phyllis Logan, Jamie Sives, Dawn Steele, Don Gilet, Ann Louise Ross, and Lorraine McIntosh. Returning series regulars include Steven Robertson, Lewis Howden, Anne Kidd, Angus Miller, Conor McCarry, and Eubha Akilade.

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Exciting new lead detective

The new detective, hailing from Shetland but with a past of wanting to escape from the island, brings a fresh dynamic to the series. Speaking about the new season, the detective expressed enthusiasm for the character-driven scripts and eagerly anticipates bringing them to life.

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Commissioning Editor for the BBC, Gaynor Holmes, shared her excitement for the new cast and mysteries in the upcoming season, promising viewers a blend of haunting atmosphere, compelling characters, and emotional storytelling.

Shetland season 8 is set to premiere on BBC One on Wednesday 1st November at 9pm. For more drama coverage, visit our website.

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