'%20x='0'%20y='0'%20height='100%25'%20width='100%25'%20%0A%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20xlink%3Ahref='data:image/jpg;base64,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'%3E%3C/image%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Shetland season 9, a BBC One crime drama, has not yet been renewed by the BBC for its ninth season. The show, famous for its complex stories and in-depth characters, is expected to carry on with plots from past seasons. The series will highlight other main characters after the exit of Detective Inspector Jimmy Perez, played by Douglas Henshall.
Shetland season 9: Release date undeclared
There is no confirmed release date for Season 9 of the show. The eighth season was shown on BBC One on November 1st, 2023.
The new season is expected to pick up where D.I. Jimmy Perez, played by Douglas Henshall, left off and focus on characters like DS Alison "Tosh" McIntosh (portrayed by Alison O’Donnell) and the coming in of Met Police Detective Inspector Ruth Calder, among other key characters.
A quick recap of Shetland Season 8
The eighth season of Shetland wove a complex tale exploring the different threads surrounding Ellen Quinn's tragic death. Viewers followed intertwining plots as the mystery unfolded around Ellen's demise.
D.I. Ruth Calder and D.S. Alison "Tosh" McIntosh worked diligently to untangle a knotted web of deception, family mysteries, and painful histories as the central riddle took form. A substantial portion of the narrative focused on Grace, who fibbed about her meeting with Ellen because she knew the truth about the latter's lineage linking Stella and Bobby Bain.
He was disclosing this forbidden romance brought Ellen into the world, meant unearthing a carefully concealed family scandal. Meanwhile, Azir and Farida Sadat, whose son Akmal tragically drowned, are caught up in hiding the truth about his passing. They were threatened by Ellen's aunt, Heather Bain, who had uncovered what really happened the day Akmal died.
Another important part is the connection between Reverend Edward Calder and Stella Bain. Viewers learn that nothing wrong happened between them; it was a mistake because of Ruth's bitterness towards her father and Jean Ferguson's misunderstanding about their closeness.
The plot also traces the path of a stolen bag of money Ellen took from a drug dealer in London. This cash, brought to Shetland by Ellen, plays a role in the unfolding events. Bobby Bain recovers the money and utilizes it to settle a family debt by compensating the Knox family.
Moreover, the story includes pagan rituals and symbols, with Ellen’s old school friend Rosemary Strachan being shown to have been responsible for the mysterious killing of sheep and marking these animals with Norse symbols.
This season ends with all the different strands of the narrative coming together to reveal the complex dynamics at play within the Bain family, the Sadats, and other islanders who are tied up intricately in Ellen’s death. The finale resolves these plots while leaving some questions about the futures and relationships of the characters.
What could the plot for Shetland season 9 be?
It is anticipated that the show will carry the engaging and complex narrative style it's renowned for. Precise details have not been disclosed, but viewers can foresee potential progressions based on the course of the past season and the personalities engaged.
Season 8 ended with several dramatic shifts, especially the exit of DI Jimmy Perez, a character brought to life by Douglas Henshall. He made a pivotal choice to help an innocent individual, which unfortunately cost him his position. This departure leaves a void in the Shetland police department and paves the way for fresh interactions in the forthcoming season.
Viewers can expect the story to center more on D.S. Alison "Tosh" McIntosh in season 9, acted by Alison O'Donnell and played by Ashley Jensen. Tosh, who has been there since the show's start, will probably have a more significant part to play. The way Tosh and Calder work together to handle their duties and the complex parts of their situations will be interesting to see.
Calder used to be linked with Shetland in the past, and her first strong dislike towards that area is thought to make the story more interesting. She and Tosh's friendship will be tested as they explore hidden past and current challenging times.
Who will be cast in Shetland season 9?
Since there is no official word for reviving the ninth season of the crime-fiction series, we assume that Ashley Jensen will return as DI Ruth Calder, Alison O'Donnell as Tosh, and Steven Robertson as DC Sandy Wilson. Viewers can look forward to Ashley replacing Douglas Henshall as the lead character played by Jimmy Perez. Below are some of the cast members that are expected to appear in the ninth season:
- Lewis Howden as Sgt Billy McCabe
- Conor McCarry as PC Alex Grant
- Eubha Akilade as PC Lorna Burns
- Anne Kidd as forensic pathologist Cora McLean
- Angus Miller as Donnie
No official confirmation about Shetland season 9 has been given yet by BBC. We will update you with more information as we get it.
