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The Best Episodes of Shetland Season 6

Every episode of Shetland Season 6 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Shetland Season 6!

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 environment, the team have to rely on a uniquely resourceful style of policing.

Genres:CrimeDramaMystery
Network:BBC One

Season 6 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Shetland" season 6 is "Episode 1", rated 8/10 from 677 user votes. It was directed by Max Myers and written by David Kane. "Episode 1" aired on 10/20/2021 and is rated 0.2 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 2".

  • Episode 1
    8.0/10 677 votes

    #1 - Episode 1

    Season 6 Episode 1 - Aired 10/20/2021

    When a prominent and controversial Shetlander is shot dead on their doorstep in broad daylight, Perez rushes back from his mother’s funeral to lead the investigation.

    Director: Max Myers

    Writer: David Kane

  • Episode 2
    7.8/10 500 votes

    #2 - Episode 2

    Season 6 Episode 2 - Aired 10/27/2021

    In the aftermath of the diving incident, the team searches for a link between the two bodies. Meanwhile, Perez must deal with the return of Donna Killick.

    Director: Max Myers

    Writer: Paul Logue

  • Episode 3
    7.8/10 481 votes

    #3 - Episode 3

    Season 6 Episode 3 - Aired 11/3/2021

    The hunt is on for Sandy's attacker, before a shocking confession causes tensions to boil over and some Islanders take justice into their own hands.

    Director: Max Myers

    Writer: David Kane

  • Episode 4
    7.9/10 449 votes

    #4 - Episode 4

    Season 6 Episode 4 - Aired 11/10/2021

    After the shocking events of the previous night, Perez must piece together what happened before a rampaging and vengeful Creggan finds his target.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 5
    7.9/10 414 votes

    #5 - Episode 5

    Season 6 Episode 5 - Aired 11/17/2021

    Facing a dead end in the hunt for Galbraith’s killer, Tosh leads Perez to the remote island of Fetlar. Donna asks Duncan for one last favour.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 6
    7.9/10 459 votes

    #6 - Episode 6

    Season 6 Episode 6 - Aired 11/24/2021

    As Perez closes in on the identity of Galbraith’s killer, he struggles with Duncan’s secret, while Donna has one more surprise in store.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A