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The Best Episodes of Shetland Season 8

Every episode of Shetland Season 8 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Shetland Season 8!

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 8 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Shetland" season 8 is "Episode 1", rated 7.7/10 from 635 user votes. It was directed by Andy Newbery and written by N/A. "Episode 1" aired on 11/1/2023 and is rated 0.1 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 2".

  • Episode 1
    7.7/10 635 votes

    #1 - Episode 1

    Season 8 Episode 1 - Aired 11/1/2023

    A Met detective returns to Shetland on the trail of a vulnerable witness. DI Ruth Calder must team up with Tosh to find the girl before it’s too late.

    Director: Andy Newbery

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 2
    7.8/10 439 votes

    #2 - Episode 2

    Season 8 Episode 2 - Aired 11/8/2023

    Calder and Tosh must work together to find the armed killers and prevent further disaster. Howell and Nowak take refuge with a local and wait for a means of escape.

    Director: Andy Newbery

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 3
    7.7/10 403 votes

    #3 - Episode 3

    Season 8 Episode 3 - Aired 11/15/2023

    Unnerved by her discovery, Calder decides to stay on in Shetland. Tosh welcomes the support, as the revelation of a tattoo sends the case in a sinister new direction.

    Director: Andy Newbery

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 4
    7.6/10 376 votes

    #4 - Episode 4

    Season 8 Episode 4 - Aired 11/22/2023

    Tosh believes she has the murderer in custody and tasks the team with finding the evidence to charge. Calder suffers in silence with Jean’s revelation.

    Director: Giulia Gandini

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 5
    7.8/10 353 votes

    #5 - Episode 5

    Season 8 Episode 5 - Aired 11/29/2023

    Calder initially reels from the awful news, but quickly becomes suspicious. Tosh worries Harry and Donnie with her pursuit of a controversial new theory.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 6
    8.0/10 417 votes

    #6 - Episode 6

    Season 8 Episode 6 - Aired 12/6/2023

    As the investigation draws to a close, Tosh and Calder try to unravel the mystery at the heart of the Bains. The identity of the killer lies in the reason why Ellen left Shetland.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A