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Shetland Season 10: Release date speculation, cast and plot details – Everything we know so far
By Aman Shukla Published on August 15, 2025, 18:00 IST Last updated August 15, 2025, 13:58 IST Alright, Shetland fans, let's talk about Season 10. This BBC crime drama, with its windswept cliffs and twisty mysteries, has us all hooked, and the buzz for the next chapter is unreal. After Season 9 left some folks cheering and others scratching their heads, everyone's dying to know what's next for DI Ruth Calder, Tosh, and the gang. Here's the lowdown on when Season 10 might drop, who's in the cast, and what kind of dark, stormy case awaits in the Shetland Isles. Shetland Season 10 Potential Release Date No official date yet, but let's piece it together like a good detective. The last two seasons hit BBC One in early November, so Season 10 might follow suit, probably landing around October or November 2025. Filming started in March 2025, with cameras rolling in the Shetland Isles by April 13 and scenes also being shot across mainland Scotland. That timeline suggests a late 2025 premiere, perfect for cozy autumn nights. For those across the pond, BritBox usually gets new episodes soon after the U.K. airing. Keep your eyes peeled for teasers or trailers as the year rolls on—BBC loves to drop those closer to the date. Shetland Season 10 Expected Cast The heart of Shetland lies in its tight-knit cast, and Season 10 brings back beloved regulars alongside some exciting new faces. Leading the charge is Ashley Jensen as DI Ruth Calder, who stepped into the spotlight after Douglas Henshall's departure as Jimmy Perez in Season 7. Jensen's portrayal of the prickly yet compelling Calder has won over fans, and her return is a highlight. Alison O'Donnell is back as DI Alison 'Tosh' McIntosh, now a fully-fledged Detective Inspector after her promotion in Season 9. Their evolving friendship and working dynamic promise to add depth to the new season. Joining them are series regulars who keep the Shetland police station humming: Steven Robertson as DC Sandy Wilson, the dependable local officer. Lewis Howden as Sgt Billy McCabe, a steady presence in the team. Anne Kidd as pathologist Cora McLean, unraveling clues from the crime scenes. Angus Miller as Donnie, Tosh's partner, adding personal stakes to the story. Conor McCarry as PC Alex Grant, a newer face in the force. Eubha Akilade as PC Lorna Burns, rounding out the squad. A fresh wave of guest stars will shake things up in the Isles. Samuel Anderson, known for roles in Gavin & Stacey and Amandaland , joins as the new procurator fiscal, Matt Blake, replacing Julie Graham's Rhona Kelly. Other notable additions include: Clive Russell ( The Witcher , Sandman ), who previously appeared in Season 2. Ellie Haddington ( Motherland , Guilt ), bringing her gravitas to the mix. Niall MacGregor ( Line of Duty ), Greg McHugh ( Guilt ), Frances Gray ( Vera ), Louise Brealey ( Such Brave Girls ), Stuart Townsend ( Into The Deep ), Stephen McMillan ( Toxic Town ), Saskia Ashdown ( The Rig ), Lila Rose ( Traces ), Joanne Thomson ( Outlander ), Gabriel Akuwudike ( Screw ), and Leigh Biagi ( The Lost King ). This blend of seasoned actors and rising stars hints at a rich, layered story with plenty of new characters to suspect—or root for. Shetland Season 10 Potential Plot Season 10 takes us to Lunniswick, a tiny, isolated Shetland hamlet where something grim has gone down. Calder and Tosh are called in to investigate the murder of an elderly retired social worker, whose body was left out in the open for days. Sounds chilling, right? The case digs into the victim's past and present, unearthing 'dark secrets and terrible deeds' in this close-knit community. Writer Paul Logue, who's got a knack for weaving emotional depth into crime stories, sets this one against the rugged, haunting Shetland landscape. Directors Andrew Cumming and Ruth Paxton are helming the episodes, so expect that moody, atmospheric vibe Shetland does best. The folks at Silverprint Pictures say this case stands out, even among the show's long history of mysteries. BBC Drama's Lindsay Salt hinted there's 'plenty more' coming, which has us wondering what twists are in store. Based on Ann Cleeves' novels, the story will likely mix personal struggles with the hunt for answers, keeping us glued to the screen. Ahmedabad Plane Crash Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at
Edmonton Journal
05-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Edmonton Journal
Deaf character makes herself heard in Code of Silence
Article content First and foremost, Code of Silence is just plain good TV. Compelling characters, suspenseful plot, and relatable themes of black, white and the messy grey in between. But secondly, the show is breaking ground for inclusion on the small screen. Article content The new drama centres on a deaf canteen worker named Alison Brooks (deaf actress Rose Ayling-Ellis), who, thanks to her lip-reading skills, is drawn into a police investigation of an impending jewelry heist. The series debuted in May on British network ITVX, and it starts streaming July 24 on BritBox in Canada. A second season is on the way. Article content Article content 'The fact that this is a deaf protagonist leading a show for a mainstream audience in such a compelling circumstance is just brilliant,' executive producer Bryony Arnold told The Hollywood Reporter. 'It is a thriller and a relationship drama, but underneath that, we will hopefully be teaching the audience a little bit about deaf awareness and deaf culture.' Article content Article content That's to say teaching in subtle nudges, not in ham-handed shoves. The accomplishment is a testament to the show's team, behind the camera and in front of it. Article content 'Rose (Ayling-Ellis), and I both have different experiences of deafness,' creator and writer Catherine Moulton, who is partially deaf, told The Hollywood Reporter. 'And we had a script head who is deaf, and we had deaf, disabled and neurodiverse (DDN), people throughout the crew.' Article content Ayling-Ellis, meanwhile, has seen her career become white-hot in the lead-up to Code of Silence. After starring on British soap opera EastEnders, she earned an Olivier Award nomination for her role in As You Like It, participated in two documentaries about deafness, starred in the BBC thriller Reunion, and appeared on Doctor Who. Article content Article content After Code of Silence debuted in Britain, The Guardian described her performance as 'a triumph.' The Independant said 'she's surpassed herself' and predicted that she'd eventually win an Oscar. The show currently has a 100 per cent rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Article content There's a quiet scene in Code of Silence in which Alison is watching TV with her mother, who's also deaf. It's been a tough day. Alison asks her mom, 'Do you think about what life would be like if things were different?' Article content
Tom's Guide
03-08-2025
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- Tom's Guide
3 BritBox shows to watch on HBO Max
Great news, Anglophiles: TV fans stateside can get a taste of 15 popular British television series this summer as part of a short-term 'programming pop-up' between Warner Bros. streaming service HBO Max and BritBox, Britain's leading streaming service, which was founded by BBC Studios and ITV. From Friday, August 1 through Monday, September 29, U.S.-based HBO Max subscribers will have access to a great selection of BritBox favorites spanning mystery, comedy and drama genres, with titles including 'Sherwood,' 'Luther', 'Silent Witness,' 'The Office,' 'Blue Lights,' 'Shakespeare & Hathaway,' 'Father Brown' and more. Access will come at no additional cost to HBO Max users, who will be able to find the British gems in a dedicated section of the platform entitled "The Best of British TV by BritBox." 'HBO Max viewers seek premium entertainment they can't get anywhere else. Through this partnership, we are excited to offer them a premium collection of distinctly British series to complement their viewing experience, including acclaimed series, fan-favorite franchises, standout performances from celebrated talent, and exceptional storytelling across mystery, crime, drama, and comedy,' Robert Schildhouse, President, BritBox, said in a that you only have a few short weeks to enjoy your BritBox titles, here are three new-to-you series that you should add to your next HBO Max streaming session. One of the best British shows you can watch on the U.S., the Idris Elba-led British crime thriller 'Luther' will be available to stream on HBO Max, with season 1 on the platform from August 1 to 30, and season 2 available through the month of September. A Golden Globe-winning Idris Elba plays Detective Chief Inspector John Luther, a brilliant but tortured homicide detective (is there any other kind?) who has a knack for getting inside the minds of serial killers, including the psychopathic murderer Alice Morgan (played by Ruth Wilson), who becomes both his nemesis and unlikely companion. It is unconventional professional methods like that, as well as his own lingering personal demons, that put Luther at odds with his team. Watch 'Luther' on HBO Max now Long before there was Michael Scott (Steve Carell), Dunder Mifflin's 'World's Best Boss' and protagonist of the U.S. version of 'The Office,' there was David Brent (Ricky Gervais, who also created the comedy alongside Stephen Merchant), the hilariously insufferable manager of the Wernham Hogg paper company. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Like its American remake, the British original follows the relatable, mundane but downright hysterical day-to-day lives of office employees, with a cast that includes Martin Freeman, Mackenzie Crook and Lucy Davis. The first two seasons of the genre-defining mockumentary, as well as the Christmas special, are available to watch on HBO Max as part of the summertime programming pop-up. Watch 'The Office' on HBO Max now Seasons 1 and 2 of 'cozy crime' favorite 'Father Brown' will be available to HBO Max subscribers throughout August and September. Based on the character created by English author G.K. Chesterton (featured in 53 short stories published between 1910 and 1936), the period-piece series centers on the titular Roman Catholic priest slash amateur detective who uses his keen powers of observation and his sacred intuition to solve mysteries and crimes in 1950s-era England. Along with Mark Williams as the crime-busting clergyman Father Brown, the cast features Sorcha Cusack, Nancy Carroll, Alex Price, John Burton, Jackie Deam and more. Watch 'Father Brown' on HBO Max now
Yahoo
31-07-2025
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- Yahoo
Save the Dates: Luther and UK Office Visit HBO Max, a Flintstones Anniversary and More
From Friday, Aug. 1 through Monday, Sept. 29, HBO Max will feature a 'pop-up' hub for more than a dozen BritBox offerings, including Ricky Gervais' original The Office (including its two-part Christmas special), the first two seasons of Idris Elba's Luther, and the recently released Agatha Christie adaptation Towards Zero. Other titles to be made available include Agatha Christie's Murder Is Easy, Seasons 1 and 2 of Blue Lights, Father Brown, The Inspector Lynley Mysteries, Shakespeare & Hathaway, Silent Witness, Sister Bonaface, The Sixth Commandment, Seasons 1 and 2 of Time, Three Little Birds and Why Didn't They Ask Evans? More from TVLine Tulsa King Sets Season 3 Premiere Date at Paramount+ - See New Photos The Terminal List: Dark Wolf Trailer: Taylor Kitsch Leads Amazon Prequel Series Every New Scripted Show Confirmed to Premiere in 2025 - Save the Dates! A few other dates you might want to save: *MeTV Toons will celebrate The Flintstones' 65th anniversary with 'The Flintstones: 65 Years & Still Rock'n!,' an all-day marathon starting Sunday, Aug. 31, at 6 am ET/PT, and including the full-length animated films A Man Called Flintstone and The Flintstones Meet the Jetsons. *Netflix has set a Thursday, Sept. 25, release date for Wayward, its genre-bending, eight-episode series starring Toni Collette (United States of Tara) and creator Mae Martin (The Flight Attendant). The premise: Soon after police officer Alex Dempsey (Martin) moves with wife Laura (Sarah Gadon) to picture-perfect Tall Pines, he connects with two students (Sydney Topliffe and Alyvia Alyn Lind) from the local school for 'troubled teens' who are desperate to escape and unearth everything rotten in the town; Collette plays Evelyn, the school's mysterious leader. Watch a trailer: Best of TVLine 'Missing' Shows, Found! Get the Latest on Ahsoka, Monarch, P-Valley, Sugar, Anansi Boys and 25+ Others Yellowjackets Mysteries: An Up-to-Date List of the Series' Biggest Questions (and Answers?) The Emmys' Most Memorable Moments: Laughter, Tears, Historical Wins, 'The Big One' and More
Sydney Morning Herald
25-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
It is a truth universally acknowledged that I'm suddenly addicted to period dramas
Whatever you do, don't watch the new Jane Austen documentary on the ABC. It's called Jane Austen: Rise of a Genius and it's far too good, leaving you with a hunger for Austen which cannot easily be satisfied. And so you find yourself rewatching the film of Sense and Sensibility, the one with Hugh Grant and Emma Thompson, and then one thing leads to another and you've watched every available Austen, and so you find yourself subscribing to BritBox, and soon life has no meaning unless you are hunched in front of the set watching Dame Judy Dench in a bonnet and Julia Sawalha in a hooped skirt. I've heard heroin addicts talk about how it all started. An innocent tug on an acquaintance's 'marijuana cigarette' and, three weeks later, they are sprawled in a Kings Cross gutter with no money and a needle in their arm. Friends, that is my story. It all begins with a moment of appreciation for Hugh Grant's tousled hair and ends with a wayward addict adrift in a sea of Trollope. In the last fortnight, I've watched at least 11 period dramas – all of Austen, then two TV versions of Tom Jones (the older version better than the later), Trollope's The Way We Live Now (excellent, by the way), Cranford, Return to Cranford, and Yet More Cranford. This last one doesn't exist yet, but surely I can dream? Strangely, I used to act superior about 'bonnet dramas'. I spent most of the 1990s falling asleep in front of them. If a drama featured headwear affixed under the chin with a ribbon, I found my eyes fluttering closed. Now, I'm watching so many period dramas that they blur in my memory. No, matter. In a way, they are all the same. They all star Imelda Staunton, Brenda Blethyn, Tom Hollander and Michael Gambon. If one of the characters isn't in it for a scene or two, one assumes the actor is up the road filming The Barchester Chronicles. Andrew Davies is always the writer, which means he's skilled at including all the classic tropes. They all have a cad, a spirited heroine, an interfering aunt, and a scene in which someone is pushed into a pond, puddle, river, moat or lake. There's a puppet show or magic performance, featuring either Tim Curry or Alexei Sayle. The sprawling country house, I'm pretty sure, is always the same. Presumably, the BBC bought it in 1952 and films everything there. If it's Anna Karenina, they'll ship in some scythes and a steaming samovar. Of course, much like the heroin addict, the period drama compulsion soon dominates your life. When every evening is spent in Georgian England, it's hard for every breakfast not to follow.
