Fair rating?Shetland· Season 8 · Episode 5
Episode 5
Tosh visits the Sadats to ask if Ellen's struggles might be related to their son's death. They maintain that Ellen barely knew Akmal but, after Tosh leaves, Farida begins to unravel as her husband Azir watches on, concerned.A voicemail from the night before turns suspicion onto Bobby Bain, but Tosh resists Calder's demands to make an arrest. When Sandy finds evidence of drug dealing at Cal's house, a defensive James points the finger at Neil Bain.Tosh is accused of harassing the Sadats and Procurator Fiscal Harry tells her to back off. However, the warning only deepens Tosh's suspicion. Combing through the case files, she discovers evidence of a surprising connection between Heather Bain and the Sadats' family tragedy.Later, a surprise confession reveals the shocking next step in the final movements of Ellen Quinn.
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#3In Season 8of 6 rated episodes
#35All-timeof 56 rated episodes
+0.0vs season avgSeason 8 averages 8.2
2023First airedNovember 29, 2023
Guest stars
Lewis Howdenas Sgt Billy McCabe
Anne Kiddas Cora McLean
Conor McCarryas PC Alex Grant
Angus Milleras Donnie Russell
Steven Milleras Reverend Alan Calder
Tibu Fortesas Harry Lamont
Kevan MacKenzieas James Innes
Phyllis Loganas Grace Bain
Dawn Steeleas Stella Quinn
Russ Bainas Bobby Bain
Barry O'Connoras Kieran Quinn
Jamie Sivesas Cal Innes
Bamshad Abedi-Aminas Azir Sadat
Neil Pendletonas Neil BainCrew
Giulia GandiniDirector
Paul LogueWriter
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