Shetland Cast Guide and Watch Facts
A TMDB-backed guide to Shetland, including cast, release facts, genres and watch-provider notes.

Here's the full cast of Shetland (2013) — who plays who — plus where to watch and the essential facts about this TV series. Murder is only a ferry ride away.
Where to watch
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Cast
Ashley Jensen as DI Ruth Calder; Alison O'Donnell as DI Alison 'Tosh' McIntosh; Steven Robertson as DC Sandy Wilson; Lewis Howden as Sgt Billy McCabe
About Shetland
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.
More like Shetland
- The Brokenwood Mysteries
- Rebus
- Dalziel and Pascoe
- Under Salt Marsh
- Coroner
- Midsomer Murders
- Vera
- Agatha Christie's Marple
Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Shetland?
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Who is in the cast of Shetland?
Ashley Jensen as DI Ruth Calder; Alison O'Donnell as DI Alison 'Tosh' McIntosh; Steven Robertson as DC Sandy Wilson; Lewis Howden as Sgt Billy McCabe
Is this Shetland guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.



