Door County Cherry January 6 Share January 6 2 hours ago, dubbel zout said: Wow, this was a grim season. The ending didn't work for me. If Kieran was going to kill anyone, it should have been Bobby, not Ellen. She couldn't help her parentage. They wanted it to be a crime of "passion" (I don't think that's the right word.) She was berating him for not knowing and he just wanted to shut her up and ended up killing her. I don't think people die by suffocation that easily but alas... One thing I didn't get is how Bobby knew that he was her father? And I have a hard time believing Emma wouldn't have confronted her mother right away with the weird ish her uncle was saying. I didn't love the resolution either. It's not that I hate incest plots but it just seemed too convenient. It'd be one thing if these two had been super isolated from the rest of the world but it doesn't sound like that was the case. He had gone away and she was already dating Kieran. I did guess it has to be either Kieran or Stella since they were the least likely. Overall, I did like the season, though. I'd love for Jimmy to guest star again but I was impressed with how they developed the dynamic between Ruth and Tosh. They had disagreements and butted heads and yet they weren't enemies. They respected one another's skills and even when Tosh was pulling Ruth off the case, there was a tinge of regret that she felt she had to do it. If there's another season, I'd like to see these two continue to work together. Ashley said she only signed for one season so it remains to be seen. On 1/4/2024 at 2:33 PM, kimaken said: Yes, and she didn't want to do that because she'd either have to leave her family in Shetland while she worked elsewhere for a year or two; or her family would have to move with her, and I don't think her hubby/significant other (are they married?) wants to put his career aside or seek work elsewhere. From what I recall, he works in IT and helped with a case. This is how Tosh met him. And based on how he has taken on caregiving duties, I suspect he works from home and has a lot of flexibility. The next season could be Tosh returning from working elsewhere for a few years. I think what's holding her back is that there's no guarantee the job would be there for her if she wants to return. 6 1 Link to comment
mledawn January 6 Share January 6 So are we to believe that Cal really did just have a DUI accident and Bobby really hadn't done anything to his van? I wasn't sure on that but would like to take it at face value. 2 Link to comment
dubbel zout January 6 Share January 6 1 hour ago, mledawn said: So are we to believe that Cal really did just have a DUI accident and Bobby really hadn't done anything to his van? Tosh said she had the accident team check the results twice to be absolutely sure, so I think we're to take that at face value. Can Bobby be charged with anything? Do they have good enough evidence for a drug arrest? Another loose end. 4 Link to comment
Milburn Stone January 6 Share January 6 28 minutes ago, dubbel zout said: Can Bobby be charged with anything? Do they have good enough evidence for a drug arrest? Another loose end. I think if the kid starts throwing money around town, it'll make Tosh want to know where he got it. And since Bobby knows it was stolen money to begin with, that's not great for Bobby. So they could charge him with that, but I think they wouldn't. Link to comment
dubbel zout January 6 Share January 6 42 minutes ago, Milburn Stone said: I think if the kid starts throwing money around town Yet another loose end, as I doubt the kid using cash for everything won't have someone wondering what's up. Link to comment
isalicat January 6 Share January 6 Although there was problematic elements to the plot/story this season, I am definitely going to miss the breathtakingly beautiful opening photography that graces the beginning of each episode. What a glorious place! Hoping for a next season with both Tosh and Ruth. 8 Link to comment
mellyf January 7 Share January 7 14 hours ago, isalicat said: Although there was problematic elements to the plot/story this season, I am definitely going to miss the breathtakingly beautiful opening photography that graces the beginning of each episode. What a glorious place! Hoping for a next season with both Tosh and Ruth. Agree. It's one of the openings I never skip (along with CB Strike and Slow Horses). 3 Link to comment
enoughcats February 15 Share February 15 Sort of OT, but definitely Shetland crime. Shetland had a real live murder happen, and it's been solved with the alleged perp going to Lerwick. (Of course) And the victim was a newcomer. Motive ? Complexity? She moved there just months ago. 2 Link to comment
LisaM March 12 Share March 12 BBC announces renewal for two more years! Shetland Renewals 5 1 7 Link to comment
Rickster March 13 Share March 13 18 hours ago, LisaM said: BBC announces renewal for two more years! Shetland Renewals Interesting to see that Ruth will continue to be on the show. 3 Link to comment
mledawn March 29 Share March 29 https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/a60334809/shetland-season-9-filming-ian-hart/ "Production is officially underway on the Scottish detective drama" 2 1 2 Link to comment
enoughcats March 30 Share March 30 And today BBC announced many cancellations. I wonder if the potential to sell this internationally helped keep it alive? Let's hope so. 1 Link to comment
enoughcats August 13 Share August 13 Sort of a neighborly topic, because some of us have used Google earth to drive the roads of the Shetland Islands, today I found a description of the Faero Islands. Farther out in the Atlantic, spectacular photographs, and just downright interesting, here 'tis The European Nation ruled by sheep 2 1 Link to comment
dleighg August 13 Share August 13 I've been to the Faroes. They are beautiful (assuming you find Scotland, Shetland, Iceland, etc. beautiful. I do!). 3 Link to comment
LeDucDiableBleu August 15 Share August 15 (edited) There's a show on the Roku channel that's a few years old called "Isles of the Queen" and it shows what daily life is like on the islands around the UK. Shetland I believe is the first episode of that series. There's also episodes on Orkney, Wight, and many others. Edited August 15 by LeDucDiableBleu 1 3 Link to comment
dleighg October 30 Share October 30 Shetland season 9 will arrive on BBC One on Wednesday, November 6 at 9pm. I haven't been able to learn anything about when it might show up on Britbox. It has also been renewed for a 10th season! 3 2 2 2 Link to comment
NJRadioGuy October 31 Share October 31 On 10/30/2024 at 9:29 AM, dleighg said: Shetland season 9 will arrive on BBC One on Wednesday, November 6 at 9pm. It has also been renewed for a 10th season! Best news I've heard in a while. I truly love this series. 4 1 Link to comment
abbyzenn November 7 Share November 7 Just watched first episode of the new season and it's quite gripping. Think it's going to be another great season. Looking at the scenery I thought on days like this I wish I was living someplace like that - - seems like it would be easy to forget the rest of the world. Thanks to LeDuc above for mentioning Isles of the Queen - found it very interesting. It's not as much as a travel show - would like to have seen more of the islands actually - but more about people living and working on those islands. Link to comment
dleighg November 7 Share November 7 13 minutes ago, abbyzenn said: Just watched first episode of the new season are you in Britain? I don't think it's arrived here in the US right? Link to comment
mledawn November 7 Share November 7 The first ep was great, I am really enjoying the way the show has progressed without Perez. I miss the character in an abstract way but it's Ruth and Tosh holding everything down without missing a beat. Link to comment
Rickster November 7 Share November 7 In the US market, Britbox says the next season is “coming later in 2024”. 1 2 Link to comment
dubbel zout November 7 Share November 7 LOL. It's November! There's not much of 2024 left! 4 Link to comment
mledawn November 14 Share November 14 Britbox has announced December 11th as the premiere date for season 9 1 3 Link to comment
mledawn November 14 Share November 14 This season is really good so far - perhaps it's just that I am starved for some Shetland. I'm never clear on the spoiler policy with these shows but I think since it's airing soon in North America I will be safe and go with tags. Spoiler I am really enjoying the way the storylines are interwoven, and how they're able to include the more minor characters we love like Ruth's brother, and Alexander the PC. I felt badly for Sandy being given to-do a list a mile long and then Ruth and Tosh were off to wait at the hospital. Off you go, Sandy - do all the grunt work! As soon as I heard Noah murmuring I realised he was reciting prime numbers. Ruth catching the missing 3 was a great way in but she just had no idea how to get him to calm down. "Breathe normally" is so unhelpful! Another way to show her abrupt interpersonal skills... Thumbs down to Alexander for losing Lisa at the gas station. We all knew she was circling back to the van, PC Grant - why didn't you? Nice of Ruth to trip up the "professor"/spy at the end. Exchange of the ep for me was with Tosh and Ruth in the car: Tosh: I just thought we were arguing, like - based on your body language... Ruth: Yeah, I get that a lot... [Tosh smiles] Link to comment
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