How many seasons and episodes does Shetland have?

Shetland has 10 seasons and 56 total episodes, spanning from its premiere on March 10, 2013 to December 10, 2025.

Is Shetland renewed, ended, or canceled?

Shetland is currently an active returning series with future seasons planned or in development.

How long does it take to binge watch Shetland?

It takes 19h 46m (1186 minutes) to watch the complete run of Shetland. At a standard pace of 2 hours per day, you will finish the entire series in approximately 10 days. Possible with dedication! Finishing this 19.8-hour series over Saturday and Sunday requires around 9.9 hours of viewing each day.

Where can you stream or watch Shetland?

Shetland is available for streaming on Britbox Apple TV Channel, BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel. Availability may vary by regional territory, subscription tier, and digital purchase availability.

What is the official age rating for Shetland?

Shetland has an official content rating of TV-PG.

Who are the lead actors in Shetland?

The primary ensemble cast includes Alison O'Donnell as DI Alison 'Tosh' McIntosh, Steven Robertson as DC Sandy Wilson (age 46), Lewis Howden as Sgt Billy McCabe, Douglas Henshall as DI Jimmy Perez (age 60).

Binge-Watching Time Guide

How Long Does It Take to Watch Shetland?

2013 · 5 Seasons · 26 Episodes · Total Runtime: 19h 46m (1,186 mins)

Total Watch Time

19h 46m

1,186 minutes of non-stop content across all 26 episodes.

Weekend Binge Verdict

Intense Weekend Marathon

Possible with dedication! Finishing this 19.8-hour series over Saturday and Sunday requires around 9.9 hours of viewing each day.

Average Episode Length

46 mins

Typical episode runtime excluding ad breaks and credit sequences.

Standard Pace (2 hrs/day)

10 days

Finish by approximately Oct 5, 2026 if starting today.

Viewing Pace & Completion Dates

Estimate when you will complete the series based on your daily viewing commitment starting today (September 25, 2026):

Casual (1 hr/day)

20 days

Estimated completion:
Oct 15, 2026

Recommended Pace

Standard (2 hrs/day)

10 days

Estimated completion:
Oct 5, 2026

Dedicated (4 hrs/day)

5 days

Estimated completion:
Sep 30, 2026

Weekend Marathon (8 hrs/day)

3 days

Estimated completion:
Sep 28, 2026

Watch Time at Higher Playback Speeds

If you listen to commentary or watch at accelerated speeds on streaming apps:

1.00× (Normal): 19h 46m 1.25× Speed: 15h 49m (saves 4h) 1.50× Speed: 13h 11m (saves 6.6h)

Season-by-Season Runtime Breakdown

Season	Episodes	Total Runtime	Avg Length	Share of Series
Season 1 Shortest Season	2 episodes	1h 46m (106 mins)	53 mins/ep	8.9%
Season 2 Longest Season	6 episodes	4h 30m (270 mins)	45 mins/ep	22.8%
Season 3	6 episodes	4h 30m (270 mins)	45 mins/ep	22.8%
Season 4	6 episodes	4h 30m (270 mins)	45 mins/ep	22.8%
Season 5	6 episodes	4h 30m (270 mins)	45 mins/ep	22.8%

Frequently Asked Questions About Binge-Watching Shetland

Can I binge-watch Shetland in a single weekend?

Possible with dedication! Finishing this 19.8-hour series over Saturday and Sunday requires around 9.9 hours of viewing each day. A 48-hour weekend provides about 16 to 24 waking hours; Shetland contains 19h 46m of episodes.

How long does it take to watch all seasons of Shetland at 2 hours a day?

At a steady rate of 2 hours per day, it will take approximately 10 days to finish the complete series. If you begin today, your projected finish date is Oct 5, 2026.

Which season of Shetland is the longest?

Season 2 is the longest season with a total runtime of 4h 30m across 6 episodes.

How many total hours and episodes are in Shetland?

The series consists of 26 episodes across 5 seasons, totaling 19h 46m (1,186 minutes) of screen time.