Shetland
“Murder is only a ferry ride away.”
Shetland is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Cinefil Wow Plus Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. Availability checked 9 June 2026.
Good to know
- Creator
- Ann Cleaves
- Release date
- 2013-03-10
- Language
- English
- Seasons
- 10
- Episodes
- 56
- Network
- BBC One, BBC Four
- Status
- Returning Series
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Studio
- ITV Studios
Shetland — trailer
About Shetland
Shetland is a 2013 web series in the Crime, Drama and Mystery genres, created by Ann Cleaves, starring Ashley Jensen, Alison O'Donnell and Steven Robertson. It spans 10 seasons and 56 episodes, and originally aired on BBC One and BBC Four. It holds an average rating of 7.5/10 from 206 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Shetland in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
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.
Seasons (10)
Cast
Themes & keywords
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Shetland in Japan?+
In Japan, you can stream Shetland on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Cinefil Wow Plus Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video.
Is Shetland on Netflix?+
Shetland is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Cinefil Wow Plus Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
How many seasons of Shetland are there?+
Shetland has 10 seasons and 56 episodes in total.
Who stars in Shetland?+
Shetland stars Ashley Jensen, Alison O'Donnell, Steven Robertson and Lewis Howden.
When did Shetland come out?+
Shetland is a 2013 web series created by Ann Cleaves.
What genre is Shetland?+
Shetland is Crime, Drama and Mystery series.
Who created Shetland?+
Shetland was created by Ann Cleaves.
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