As a seasoned cinephile with over three decades of binge-watching under my belt, I must say that the return of BBC’s crime drama “Shetland” for its ninth season has me positively giddy with anticipation! The intricacies and complexities teased by Ashley Jensen promise a rollercoaster ride of suspense, mystery, and unraveling threads that will keep us glued to our screens.
In simple terms, the popular crime drama series “Shetland” is set to return on television screens for its ninth installment. This time around, characters Ruth Calder and Alison ‘Tosh’ McIntosh will be handling an intriguing double case involving two individuals who have gone missing.
Ashley Jensen hinted that the latest Shetland series has multiple interwoven plots. We move between past and present – it involves a historical case, as well as personal relationships. The narrative features numerous strands, many of which are connected. This series is quite intricate, she said.
As a cinephile, I opted to stay clueless regarding the identity of the killer, immersing myself fully into Calder’s character. This way, I could genuinely experience his world and emotions.
She continued, “I found myself observing people as if from the character’s perspective, wondering, ‘What are you revealing to me?'” Then, she often departed a scene only to swiftly return and glance around once more, checking if anyone was secretly doing something they shouldn’t have been, after we had moved on, behind the backs of the police.
Playing that role brought an extra dose of enjoyment for me. As I acted it out, I strived to fully immerse myself in each scene, paying close attention to my surroundings, listening carefully to conversations, trying to decipher the mystery, and eventually solve the crime.
To learn more about the ninth season’s intriguing case and catch the latest episodes as they air, continue reading below.
Shetland season 9 release date: When will it air?
Shetland will be back on BBC One and iPlayer on Wednesday 6th November at 9pm.
In all, there are six episodes, and they’ll be aired once a week, culminating in the final episode on the 11th of December.
Shetland season 9 cast: Who’s returning? And who’s new?
The season 9 returning cast is as follows:
- Ashley Jensen as DI Ruth Calder
- Alison O’Donnell as DI Alison ”Tosh” McIntosh
- Steven Robertson as DC Sandy Wilson
- Lewis Howden as Sgt Billy McCabe
- Anne Kidd as forensic pathologist Cora McLean
- Angus Miller as Donnie
- Conor McCarry as PC Alex Grant
- Eubha Akilade as PC Lorna Burns
Guest stars this season include:
- Ian Hart (Mr Bates vs The Post Office, Harry Potter, The Responder) as Euan Rossi – an Oxford University Professor of Mathematics who travels to Shetland when he learns a former student has gone missing.
- Vincent Regan (Traces, Luther: The Fallen Sun, Aquaman) as John Harris – an “old school Shetlander” who runs a mussel farm. He’s recently widowed.
- John’s sons Patrick and Fergus are played by Ross Anderson (The Last Kingdom) and Macleod Stephen (Granite Harbour) respectively.
- Robert Jack as Ian Bett – a local businessman who is well-liked in the community. He’s an old friend of Donnie’s.
Shetland season 9 plot: What will happen?
In the show’s latest chapter, Calder and Tosh have their hands full with a “double missing persons case, which blurs the line between the personal and the professional”.
When Tosh’s friend Annie Bett goes missing, “she becomes concerned that something is severely amiss,” and as it turns out, her intuition was right on target.
Annie is “separated from her husband Ian and has been residing with mussel farmer John Harris and his two sons”. However, upon the arrival of the detectives to search for her, she cannot be located.
As they delve deeper into the mystery, Calder and Tosh’s probe eventually brings them to Professor Euan Rossi, who asserts that he was Annie’s professor at Oxford University long time back.
“Calder can’t shake the feeling there’s more to Rossi than meets the eye,” adds the synopsis.
Simultaneously at the train station, she plunges further into an investigation about a lethal dispute between two siblings.
Investigating missing persons propels Tosh and Calder into a tangled net of deceit. An injured individual appearing at a secluded garage leaves the team unprepared for what’s to come.
Shetland season 9 trailer: Can I watch it?
Yes – you can watch the season 9 trailer right now.
The six-episode series of “Shetland” will be available starting from November 6th. A storyline unfolds where a friend of Tosh’s goes missing, triggering an intricate investigation for the detectives as they delve into a chilling tale of disappearances. Catch more on @BBCiPlayer #Shetland.
— BBC Scotland (@BBCScotland) October 28, 2024
1-8 seasons of Shetland can be streamed on BBC iPlayer. (For the TV series)
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