Almost the definitive example of "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" TV, "Shetland" season 10 sees DI Ruth Calder (played by Ashley Jensen) and DI 'Tosh' McIntosh (Alison O'Donnell) are back to expose the darkness lurking beneath the surface of the beautiful Shetland Isles...
Here's how to watch "Shetland" season 10 online from anywhere with a VPN — and potentially for free.
"Shetland" s10 premieres on Wednesday, November 5 on BBC One at 9 p.m. GMT (3 p.m. ET/ 12 p.m. PT). All six episodes will be also be available to stream on BBC iPlayer.
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And it doesn't get much darker than the sinister murder of a retired social-worker Eadie Tulloch (Maria MacDonell) and the discovery of her body in the remote (and fictional) hamlet of Lunniswick where it has been left exposed for several days. "I heard it was pretty bad up there," says Prosecutor Fiscal Matt Blake (Samuel Anderson). "Yeah, about as bad as it gets," replies DI Calder.
The search for a motive requires the to investigate her past and and the backgrounds of those around her. She has not spoken to her son Ed (Stuart Townsend ) and David Powell, a young neighbor with a troubled past, falls under suspicion. Naturally, the tight-knit island community is alive with secrets and throws up hidden tales of terrible deeds.
Read on to find out how to watch "Shetland" season 10 online, on TV and from anywhere.
How to watch 'Shetland' season 10 for FREE in the U.K.
How to watch 'Shetland' season 10 from anywhere
Thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network), "Shetland" season 10 should be available to Brits no matter where they are. The software allows your devices to appear to be back in your home country regardless of where in the world you find yourself. Our favorite is NordVPN.
Using a VPN is incredibly simple.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're away from the U.K. and want to view a U.K. service, you'd select U.K. from the list.
3. Sit back and watch the show. Head to BBC iPlayer to watch "Shetland" season 10 online and on-demand.
How to watch 'Shetland' season 10 around the world
Can I watch "Shetland" season 10 in the United States?
"Shetland" season 10 will almost certainly join the previous nine seasons on Britbox in the U.S. in either late 2025 or early 2026 but a North American release date is yet to be announced.
However, if you are a Brit in the States for work or on vacation you can catch the show for free by using a VPN such as NordVPN, choosing U.K. from the list and selecting BBC iPlayer.
How to watch "Shetland" season 10 online and on-demand in the U.K.
"Shetland" season 10 premieres on BBC One on Wednesday, November 5 at 9 p.m. GMT (3 p.m. ET/ 12 p.m. PT).
All six episodes will also be available to stream on a weekly basis for FREE on BBC iPlayer. You'll need a valid TV licence, naturally.
If you're not in the U.K., you can still catch the show by using one of the best VPN services, such as NordVPN.
Can I watch 'Shetland' season 10 online in Canada?
"Shetland" season 10 will be available on Roku and Britbox in Canada although there is no release date at the time of writing.
Previous seasons have been available to stream on Toronto's Vision TV and British Colombia's Knowledge Network.
However, if you are a Brit in the Great White North for work or on vacation you can catch the show on your usual domestic streaming service by using a VPN such as NordVPN.
Can I watch 'Shetland' season 10 online in Australia?
"Shetland" season 10 should join the first nine seasons on Britbox in Australia very soon. Check back here for details.
If you are a Brit working or on vacation Down Under you can catch the show by using a VPN such as NordVPN.
Can I watch 'Shetland' season 10 in New Zealand?
There is no release date for "Shetland" season 10 in New Zealand as yet but previous seasons are available on Acorn TV and it will almost certainly end up there very soon. Check back here for details.
However, in the meantime, and if you are a Brit currently there for work or vacation, you can catch the show by using a VPN such as NordVPN .
'Shetland' season 10 cast list
Regular cast
DI Ruth Calder - Ashley Jensen
DI Alison ‘Tosh’ MacIntosh - Alison O’Donnell
Procurator Fiscal Matt Blake - Samuel Anderson
DC Sandy Wilson - Steven Robertson
Sgt Billy McCabe - Lewis Howden
Forensic pathologist Cora McLean - Anne Kidd
Donnie (DI McIntosh’s partner) - Angus Miller
PC Alex Grant - Conor McCarry
PC Lorna Burns - Eubha Akilade
Rev Alan Calder - Steven Miller
Guest stars
Arthur Mair - Clive Russell
Lana Mair - Ellie Haddington
Tom Jameson - Niall MacGregor
Greg McHugh – Colin Waite
Gina Powell - Frances Gray
Isobel Jameson - Louise Brealey
Ed Tulloch - Stuart Townsend
David Powell - Stephen McMillan
Hayley Burnett - Saskia Ashdown
Amy Shannon - Joanne Thomson
Chris Burnett - Gabriel Akuwudike
Morag McCabe - Leigh Biagi
Stevie Shannon - Chloe-Ann Tylor
Will Louden - Adam Rhazali
Eadie Tulloch - Maria MacDonell
'Shetland' season 10 Episode guide
Season 10 Episode 01: Calder and Tosh travel to the remote village of Lunniswick to investigate the brutal murder of an elderly woman. She has been out in the elements for several days.
S10 E02: In the aftermath of the fire, Tosh and Calder struggle to get answers from an unreliable suspect. A historic grudge from Eadie’s time as a social worker comes to light.
S10 E03 to S10 E06: TBA
What have the lead actors said about "Shetland" season 10?
Ashley Jensen (DI Ruth Calder) - "Season 10 has the best ["Shetland"] storyline I've been involved in to date."
Alison O'Connell (DI Alison ‘Tosh’ MacIntosh): "[Our characters] have quite distinctive policing styles but between them they’ve got everything covered. I also find their relationship to be down-to-earth and relatable. The comedy flourishes that the writers give us are a lovely counterpoint to the darkness of the drama and we always have a lot of fun with those."
What else can I watch on BBC iPlayer?
Lots – including "Return to Paradise" season 2, "Hope Street", "Once Upon a Time in Space", "Mary at 90: A Lifetime of Cooking", "In My Own Words: Frederick Forsyth" and "The Ridge".
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