DI Jimmy Perez (played by Douglas Henshall) is a protagonist in Shetland.
Starred as the lead detective in the first seven series. His portrayal by Douglas Henshall won the 2016 BAFTA Scotland award for Best Actor. His departure was announced in July 2022. DI Ruth Calder (played by Ashley Jensen) is a protagonist in Shetland.
Portrayed by Ashley Jensen, she takes over as the lead detective starting from the eighth series, replacing Jimmy Pérez. She continues in the ninth and tenth series. Donna Killick (played by Fiona Bell) appears in Shetland.
Thomas Malone (played by Stephen Walters) appears in Shetland.
Donnie (played by Angus Miller) appears in Shetland.
Jamie Hayes (played by Lorn Macdonald) appears in Shetland.
Shetland (2013) interactive character relationship network and AI-powered story timeline. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters across the narrative arc.
AI Narrative Summary
Overall narrative architecture across all 10 seasons
Character Network — 6 Characters
DI Jimmy Perez (Douglas Henshall) — protagonist Starred as the lead detective in the first seven series. His portrayal by Douglas Henshall won the 2016 BAFTA Scotland a...
DI Ruth Calder (Ashley Jensen) — protagonist Portrayed by Ashley Jensen, she takes over as the lead detective starting from the eighth series, replacing Jimmy Pérez....
