Explore the Major Characters of Shetland
Here you’ll find more information about the main characters in Shetland, including their backgrounds and how they change during the series.
Meet the Key Characters
Here’s a quick look at some of the major characters from Shetland:
DI Jimmy Perez played by Douglas Henshall
The moral center of the series — a thoughtful, widowed detective returning to his Shetland roots. Leaves police at end of Season 7.
DC Alison McIntosh played by Alison O’Donnell
Perez’s capable and empathetic second-in-command. Survives trauma in Season 3 and becomes senior DS by Season 7.
DC Sandy Wilson played by Steven Robertson
Local officer often underestimated; grows in confidence and takes more responsibility by later seasons.
Duncan Hunter played by Mark Bonnar
Cassie’s biological father and Perez’s friend/foil. Arrested in Season 6.