Shetland has quietly become one of the more dependable crime dramas currently available in Australia on BritBox and ABC iview, and in the US on Britbox Apple TV Channel . 10 seasons of it means there is plenty to get through without ever feeling padded. Its 8/10 TMDB score, built from 209 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Ashley Jensen sets the tone, and the ensemble matches it scene for scene. Available now on BritBox — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Shetland is worth clearing space for. The plotting gives Shetland its backbone, but it is the characters you come back for. Created from the novels by award winning crime writer Ann Cleeves, Shetland follows DI Jimmy Perez and his team as they investigate crime within the close knit island community. In this isolated and sometimes inhospitable environment, the team have to rely on a uniquely resourceful style of policing. The writing gets a boost from Ashley Jensen and Alison O'Donnell, who sell every scene they're in. The series ran for 10 seasons (2013–2025), building a story that gave its audience time to invest properly. The plot mechanics of Shetland never overwhelm the human cost underneath them. The hit rate here is high enough that skipping ahead never feels like an option.

If you cannot walk away from a good mystery, Shetland will keep you hooked. The tonal similarities to Broadchurch are real, though Shetland carves out its own identity quickly. 10 seasons is a lot, but the quality holds all the way through. Ashley Jensen's performance is the kind that shows up on best-of lists years later. If you have been looking for something to fill the gap left by a recently finished story, this is a reliable answer.

Shetland is currently airing new episodes, created by Ann Cleaves — so there's no better time to catch up before the story moves forward. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.