BBC Shetland season 9 release date, cast, episodes and everything else there is to know

Shetland fans can rejoice as season nine is on its way, with Tosh set to tackle a "personal" case in the upcoming series.

It's been nearly a year since viewers last visited the Scottish crime drama, but there's exciting news with the show already securing a 10th season.

Despite concerns over the show's future following Douglas Henshall's exit as DI Jimmy Perez in series seven, Shetland continues to thrive with Ashley Jensen stepping into the lead role as DI Ruth Calder.

Shetland season 9 release date

Eager fans won't have to wait much longer, as Shetland season nine is slated to premiere on Wednesday, November 6 at 9pm on One.

The latest episodes will also be available on BBC shortly after their broadcast for viewers to watch at their leisure.

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Shetland season 9 cast

Ashley Jensen, known for her roles in Extras, Ugly Betty, and Netflix's After Life, returns to lead the cast as DI Ruth Calder.

She's joined by Alison O'Donnell, who has portrayed DS Alison McIntosh since the show's inception in 2013.

The new season will also welcome Ian Hart, known from and The Responder, and Vincent Regan of Traces and Aquaman fame.

Familiar faces Lewis Howden, Anne Kidd, and Steven Robertson are set to return as well.

Shetland season 9 episode count

Shetland season nine will comprise six episodes, mirroring the format of previous seasons of the drama.

Each episode is slated for release every Wednesday in the same time slot on BBC One.

Barring any schedule changes, the season nine finale of Shetland is set to air on Wednesday, December 11.

Shetland season nine premieres on Wednesday, November 6, at 9pm on BBC One.