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The Best Episodes of Shetland Season 1

Every episode of Shetland Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Shetland Season 1!

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Created from the novels by award winning crime writer Ann Cleeves, Shetland follows DI Jimmy Perez and his team as they investigate crime within the close knit island community. In this isolated and sometimes inhospitable

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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Shetland Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.5/10(1170 votes)

    #1 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    Elderly Shetlander Mima Wilson is found murdered on the archaeological site in the grounds of her croft. Detective Inspector Jimmy Perez and his team investigate. Can Perez unravel the family feuds and secrets that emerge and restore the security of his beloved Shetland Islands?

    Director:Peter Hoar
    Writer:David Kane

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  2. Shetland Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.6/10(1022 votes)

    #2 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    With two murders and no strong leads, can Detective Inspector Perez and his team apprehend the suspect before crowds descend on the Shetland Islands for Up Helly Aa, the biggest fire festival in Europe?

    Director:Peter Hoar
    Writer:David Kane

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "Shetland" season 1. It scored 7.5/10 based on 1170 votes. Directed by Peter Hoar and written by David Kane, it aired on 3/10/2013. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 2".