Based on the novels by Ann Cleeves, the beloved BBC crime series Shetland may have stumbled in fan opinion following the recent Season 9, but let that take nothing away from what the show has achieved across 12 years to date. Following the crime drama being renewed for two more seasons back in March 2024, all eyes were firmly on Season 9, which saw a new engaging mystery challenge the minds of Di Ruth Calder (Ashley Jensen) and Alison "Tosh" McIntosh (Alison O'Donnell).
However, the response to the ninth season has been mixed, with some declaring it the worst of the bunch. This can be seen via the season's Rotten Tomatoes audience score of 53%, which pales in comparison to the overall series score of 79%. In fact, when compared to the perfect critical rating of 100% handed to Season 4, it's clear that the series might have lost some of its spark. Nevertheless, Shetland still proves popular,...
However, the response to the ninth season has been mixed, with some declaring it the worst of the bunch. This can be seen via the season's Rotten Tomatoes audience score of 53%, which pales in comparison to the overall series score of 79%. In fact, when compared to the perfect critical rating of 100% handed to Season 4, it's clear that the series might have lost some of its spark. Nevertheless, Shetland still proves popular,...
- 4/4/2025
- by Jake Hodges
- Collider.com
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