Shetland - Series 5

A human hand washes up on a Shetland beach. A few hours later, more body parts are discovered in a hold-all that has been dumped at sea. The victim is identified as a young Nigerian man, spotted in Lerwick a few days before. In investigating his murder, DI Perez becomes involved in the search for a vulnerable young woman, leading him to uncover a complex network of human trafficking across Scotland’s remote rural communities.

6 Episodes

Episode 1

Season 5 - Episode 1

A severed hand washes up on a Shetland beach, with further body parts discovered in a holdall that has been dumped at sea. Perez and the tea...

Episode 2

Season 5 - Episode 2

A horrifying discovery at the Hayes house changes the course of the investigation. Perez establishes the probable cause for Daniel's murder ...

Episode 3

Season 5 - Episode 3

Sandy feels the heat in the aftermath of Calum’s suicide. Convinced that McGuire is the key to cracking the case, Perez travels to Glasgow i...

Episode 4

Season 5 - Episode 4

Sure that Zezi is being held on Shetland, Perez and the team ramp up the pressure on their remaining leads. Personally, Perez finds himself ...

Episode 5

Season 5 - Episode 5

The discovery of Niki’s body intensifies the search for Zezi. Perez feels that time is running out. A desperate Olivia tries to get informat...

Episode 6

Season 5 - Episode 6

Perez closes in on Zezi's location at last. But can he reach her before it's too late?