HENSHALL DEPARTS SHETLAND: Douglas Henshall is leaving the BBC drama at the end of its seventh series
Based on Ann Cleeves' award-winning novels, the seventh series will begin this August, after which it will return for an eighth series in 2023 with a new lead. Gaynor Holmes, executive producer for BBC Drama, said: “It has been an absolute privilege to work on Shetland over the past few years and watch the show go from strength to strength – in no small part thanks to Douglas’s sensitive, intelligent and memorable portrayal of DI Jimmy Perez.
“We had an incredible Scottish cast and crew and David Kane has created a distinctive and emotionally complex story that unfolds against the stunning, evocative landscapes of Shetland. I’m very proud of this series and excited for the new series to come.”