The BEST episodes of Shetland season 8

Every episode of Shetland season 8, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Shetland season 8!

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: 3/16/2025Network: BBC OneStatus: Continuing

7.77

202 votes

#1 - Episode 6

Season 8 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/6/2023

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.

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7.68

209 votes

#2 - Episode 5

Season 8 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/29/2023

Calder initially reels from the awful news, but quickly becomes suspicious. Tosh worries Harry and Donnie with her pursuit of a controversial new theory.

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7.59

223 votes

#3 - Episode 3

Season 8 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/15/2023

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.

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7.58

225 votes

#4 - Episode 1

Season 8 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/1/2023

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.

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7.54

218 votes

#5 - Episode 4

Season 8 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/22/2023

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.

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7.54

220 votes

#6 - Episode 2

Season 8 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/8/2023

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.

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