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Episode 1

S03E01·8.4·January 15, 2016·1h·BBC One

A young man completely disappears on the ferry crossing between Aberdeen to Shetland, whilst a small child ends up in intensive care. DI Perez and his team believe the two incidents are connected and begin their investigation.

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#4In Season 3of 6 rated episodes

#17All-timeof 56 rated episodes

−0.1vs season avgSeason 3 averages 8.5

2016First airedJanuary 15, 2016

Guest stars

Alison O'Donnellas DI Alison "Tosh" McIntosh

Steven Robertsonas DC Sandy Wilson

Lewis Howdenas Sgt Billy McCabe

Anne Kiddas Cora McLean

Mark Bonnaras Duncan Hunter

Erin Armstrongas Cassie Perez

Julie Grahamas Rhona Kelly

Marnie Baxteras Jenny Belshaw

Archie Panjabias Asha Israni

Saskia Reevesas Freya Galdie

Sara Vickersas Leanne Randall

Colette O'Neilas Bella

Jamie Michieas Lowrie

Jack Greenleesas Craig Cooper

Crew

Thaddeus O'SullivanDirector

Gaby ChiappeWriter

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