Shetland: First Look at the Brand New Series | BBC Scotland

Shetland is back with a brand-new series, and there's a new face in town in the form of DI Ruth Calder, played by Ashley Jensen.

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[carolpowley]

Ashley Jensen is great and I love this show! Can’t wait!!

[brunovanhove]

I love everything she does, Ashley is the best 👍, looking forward to the series 8.

[annerouyer]

I’m excited! I always say the real star of the show is the setting and location shots.

[MaureenOldfield]

Fortunately the scenery stays the same !

[waynearchibald]

Just watched the first episode and it hasn't lost it's Scottish charm! Looking forward to the rest!

[MajBrittHelland]

Actually THE ONLY THING I LIKE ABOUT the new Shetland; IS that the piece of plastic is taken away from the fence in the intro and replaced with a piece of wool!! ;)

[mel]

We've watched every fantastic series. It's been a amazing role for Doug Henshall, for 7 series.
But 'Tosh' is doing a great job too. Love series 8!
Brava 'Tosh' and all your team!
Great acting and characters!
Encore!

[RosieHarp]

Perez's lovely house that sits in the water has gone too.
Where's Mark Bonnar and Julie Graham?

[katieargoen]

Gonna miss Douglas Henshall ... but I can't wait for the beautiful landscapes and the new story(ries) ❤👍👍👍

[kathleencombrinck]

Can’t wait … gonna miss Douglas … just ❤️ the show ….

[suedale]

It won’t be the same without Dougie Henshall but the scenery will be the stories I expect just as good & will give the cast a fair go
Sometimes change as good as a rest 👍👍👍👍👍

[alexisnewell]

Awesome Ashley ❤ Jamie ❤ & Tosh brilliant brilliant cast best wishes hope we can view in Australia 😍

[Guccit]

I just keep seeing her in Extras as I’m watching this and expect Ashley to look up at the cameras and lights 😂

[charliekane]

The new 'boss' Harry is it?
Couldn't act his way out of a paper bag 😆
Jensen's ok in it, but nobody beats Perez for authenticity

[DK-cymt]

Bloody hell, can't we just give the new lead a chance?

[JRiley-elln]

I subscribed to BritBox for Shetland and Douglas Henshall only and have many months left on the subscription - wish I had paid month-by-month instead of by the year cause I’ll never watch it again. Hope it turns out to be good for those of you who stick with it.

[donotwantahandle]

Hey it's Agatha Raisin doing serious detective work! May as well get Ricky Gervais as the local comedian!

[pamelasergeant]

I love Ashley as Agatha Raisen ❤ not sure on this role.
Should of been a Male with Tosh. Definitely miss Dougie.

[aeastman]

scenery is so beautiful...the first episode without Henshall is pretty bad I have to say... what a strange replacement character they chose to replace Perez - a character very emotional and acting like a teenager in a 50 year old body complete with eye rolling, exasperated sighs and teenager impulsivity .. so opposite the Perez character and not endearing at all... dont think I will be continuing to watch anymore

[reginamcavoy]

Just watched the conclusion in this new series.
Thank god it's finished a very good story with a real twist at the end
Please..please bring back Jimmy the DI this drama needs good quality actors, Tosh still has a lot to learn.

I'm not saying anymore!!