Is Series 9 The Last Of Shetland?
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2 weeks ago
Here's what we know
Series 9 is officially underway – but is it the end of the road? Here’s everything we know so far about Shetland series 10.
Will There Be Shetland Series 10?
Yes, the BBC has already renewed Shetland for series 10, with filming set to commence in 2025. The news came in March 2024, with the Scottish crime drama renewed for its ninth and tenth series at the same time. Filming is expected to get underway in 2025, returning once more to the UK’s northernmost region.
Upon the news, Alison O’Donnell (who plays Detective Alison ‘Tosh’ McIntosh in the series) shared she ‘could not be happier that Shetland is returning for two more series’ and is ‘so excited to get started’.
‘I’m really proud of the journey this show has been on and of the way it continues to evolve and grow in exciting and surprising ways,’ O’Donnell added. ‘That we have managed to grow such a loyal and supportive viewership is a dream come true. Ashley [Jensen, who plays Detective Ruth Calder] and I just scratched the surface of our dynamic in Series 8 and I am delighted that we now have the opportunity to build on that. I can’t wait to see what Paul [Logue, lead writer] and the team have in store for us next.’
‘It’s a joy to bring Shetland back for not one, but two new series, further strengthening the BBC’s commitment to this hugely successful Scottish drama that’s loved by fans across the UK and around the world,’ Lindsay Salt, Director of BBC Drama, added. ‘Ashley and Alison’s partnership has taken Shetland from strength to strength and into new exciting territory, which combined with Paul Logue’s captivating scripts will mean there’s plenty more in store as we head back to the Isles.’
DI Ruth Calder (ASHLEY JENSEN) & DI ‘Tosh’ McIntosh (ALISON O’DONNELL) in Shetland. (BBC/ITV Studios/Robert Pereira Hind)
Release Date
We expect Shetland series 10 will air in November 2025, in line with series 8 which commenced in November 2023 and series 9 which kicked off earlier this week (in November 2024). Likewise, we anticipate another six episodes, airing weekly on BBC One.
Where Can I Watch Shetland?
In the UK, all episodes of Shetland are available to stream on BBC iPlayer.
In the US, Shetland is available to stream on Britbox.
