When does Shetland start again and how many series are there?
Shetland is back and viewers of the beloved BBC drama are keen to know when Ashley Jensen and Alison O'Donnell will be back on screen
Shetland is returning with series 10. The much-loved BBC drama follows DI Ruth Calder and DS Lorna Tosh McIntosh, played by Ashley Jensen and Alison O'Donnell, as they investigate crimes in Shetland.
The new season will follow Calder and Tosh as they are drawn to a remote village following the sinister murder of an elderly woman. As they begin to unravel life in the close-knit community, shocking, long-buried secrets rise to the surface with unexpected consequences for all – including the team.
Reprising their roles alongside Ashley Jensen and Alison O'Donnell is Steven Robertson in the role of Sandy, and Lewis Howden as Sgt Billy Mccabe, meanwhile Samuel Anderson joins as Procurator Fiscal Matt Blake.
A synopsis reads: "In the isolated hamlet of Lunniswick, the body of the retired social worker Eadie Tulloch has been out in the elements for a number of days. A picture of loneliness begins to emerge as Eadie had not spoken to her son Ed in years. Old friend Arthur Mair is too busy caring for his ailing wife Lana, while their house is full with daughter Isobel, her struggling husband Tom, and their heavily pregnant teenager, Jess having recently moved in.
"Attentive local Colin Waite turns Calder and Tosh's focus to David Powell, an anxious, young neighbour with a troubled past. His overly protective mum, Gina, blocks all questions while trying to figure out what her son is hiding.
"Suspecting the residents of Lunniswick are holding back about their relationships with Eadie, Calder and Tosh begin to unravel a complicated web of lies. Worse still, there’s a personal link to the case for one of the team, testing loyalty to the limits."
When does Shetland start?
Shetland returns for a tenth series on BBC One and BBC iPlayer at 9pm on Wednesday, November 5. There will be six episodes in the new series in total.
The British crime drama television series produced by ITV Studios for BBC Scotland, first graced our screens on BBC One in 2013 and ran for an impressive nine series.
The series, originally based on Ann Cleeves' novels and adapted by David Kane, has captivated audiences with its gripping storylines and compelling characters for over a decade.
Ashley Jenson was introduced as DI Ruth Calder from the eighth series onwards after taking over from Douglas Henshall who played the role of DI Jimmy Pérez. All 10 series of Shetland are available to watch on BBC iPlayer.
Shetland returns on BBC One and BBC iPlayer at 9pm on Wednesday, November 5.