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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!

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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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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Shetland Season 8 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.7/10(824 votes)

    #1 - Episode 1

    S8:E1

    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:Unknown

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  2. Shetland Season 8 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.7/10(599 votes)

    #2 - Episode 2

    S8:E2

    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:Unknown

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  3. Shetland Season 8 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.7/10(560 votes)

    #3 - Episode 3

    S8:E3

    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:Unknown

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  4. Shetland Season 8 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.6/10(533 votes)

    #4 - Episode 4

    S8:E4

    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:Unknown

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  5. Shetland Season 8 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.7/10(512 votes)

    #5 - Episode 5

    S8:E5

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Shetland Season 8 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    7.9/10(600 votes)

    #6 - Episode 6

    S8:E6

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 8 Ratings Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "Shetland" season 8. It scored 7.7/10 based on 824 votes. Directed by Andy Newbery and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/1/2023. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 2".