The BEST episodes of Shetland season 6

Every episode of Shetland season 6, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Shetland season 6!

Set against the stark backdrop of Scotland's rugged coastline, DI Jimmy Perez and his team investigate murders in the small island community of Shetland.

Last Updated: 6/8/2025Network: BBC OneStatus: Continuing
Episode 6
star
7.93
305 votes

#1 - Episode 6

Season 6 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/24/2021

As Perez closes in on the identity of Galbraith's killer, he struggles with Duncan's secret, while Donna has one more surprise in store.

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Episode 5
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7.79
317 votes

#2 - Episode 5

Season 6 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/17/2021

Facing a dead end in the hunt for Galbraith’s killer, Tosh leads Perez to the remote island of Fetlar. Donna asks Duncan for one last favour.

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Episode 3
star
7.75
320 votes

#3 - Episode 3

Season 6 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/3/2021

The hunt is on for Sandy’s attacker, before a shocking confession causes tensions to boil over and some Islanders take justice into their own hands.

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Episode 2
star
7.69
331 votes

#4 - Episode 2

Season 6 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/27/2021

In the aftermath of the diving incident, the team searches for a link between the two bodies. Meanwhile, Perez must deal with the return of Donna Killick.

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Episode 4
star
7.67
315 votes

#5 - Episode 4

Season 6 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/10/2021

After the shocking events of the previous night, Perez must piece together what happened before a rampaging and vengeful Creggan finds his target.

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Episode 1
star
7.64
339 votes

#6 - Episode 1

Season 6 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/20/2021

When a prominent and controversial Shetlander is shot dead on their doorstep in broad daylight, Perez rushes back from his mother’s funeral to lead the investigation.

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