Shetland Series 7: A Gripping Tale of Mystery and Betrayal

Production Details

Title: Shetland

Format: 11” Series / BBC One

Production Begins: March 2026

Filming Location: Glasgow, Scotland

Producers: Louise V Say, Kate Bartlett, Paul Logue, Gaynor Holmes, Denise Paul

Writer/Producer: Paul Logue

Writers: Denise Paul, Phil Mulryne

Directors: Ruth Carney, Ruth Paxton

Line Producer: Sam White

Cast Directors: Orla O’Connor, Julie Harkin

Synopsis: Acclaimed detective drama Shetland returns with another distinctive and emotionally complex mystery. Having returned to her native Shetland in pursuit of a vulnerable witness for London’s Met Police in series seven, DI Calder (Jensen) is now a resident of the Isles. Calder is thrown in at the deep end after a friend of DI Alison ‘Tosh’ McIntosh goes missing. When the friend’s young son emerges alone on the moors, having witnessed a life-changing trauma, it sparks a chilling tale of love, death, and betrayal. Calder and Tosh must walk the line between the personal and the professional as they set out on a labyrinthine investigation amid the stunning landscapes of Shetland.

About Shetland

Shetland is a detective drama set against the backdrop of Scotland’s scenic Isles. The series follows DI Calder, who navigates complex investigations while dealing with personal challenges. In the latest season, she returns home to locate a vulnerable witness, intertwining her personal and professional life. As new mysteries unfold, the narrative dives into themes of love, loss, and the impact of choices. This compelling storyline is enhanced by the moody landscapes that complement the emotional depth of the characters. Viewers are drawn into a world where every twist reveals more about the people involved.