The investigation into a brutal murder deepens in the remote Shetland community. After the shocking discovery of a retired social worker’s body in the premiere, detectives Calder and Tosh are back in Shetland Season 10 Episode 2, facing an unreliable suspect and a case that stretches back into the victim’s past.
The new episode continues the story from the season opener, which aired on November 5, 2025. The series follows DI Ruth Calder and DI Alison ‘Tosh’ McIntosh as they investigate the murder of Eadie Tulloch in the close-knit village of Lunniswick. The case already has a personal link for one of the team, testing loyalties and threatening to expose long-buried secrets.
Episode 2 Release Date and Streaming
Shetland Season 10 Episode 2 will be released on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. In the UK, the episode will air on BBC One at 9pm GMT. It will be available to stream for free on BBC iPlayer immediately after its television broadcast.
All episodes of the crime drama are broadcast weekly on the same day and time. For viewers outside the UK, past seasons have become available on streaming services like BritBox in the US, Canada, and Australia, though an official release date for season 10 on these platforms has not yet been confirmed.
What to Expect in the Next Episode
Following the events of the first episode, the investigation hits a new obstacle. The official episode description states that “in the aftermath of the fire, Tosh and Calder struggle to get answers from an unreliable suspect.”
A major new development will see the detectives uncover “a historic grudge from Eadie’s time as a social worker.” This discovery is likely to open up new lines of inquiry, shifting the focus to the victim’s professional history and the people she encountered years ago. The personal connection for one of the police team members will continue to add pressure to the investigation.
The Cast and Characters
The second episode features the core cast of the series, led by Ashley Jensen as DI Ruth Calder and Alison O’Donnell as DI Alison ‘Tosh’ McIntosh. They are supported by the local Shetland police team, including Steven Robertson as DC Sandy Wilson and Lewis Howden as Sgt Billy McCabe, whose personal life becomes more involved in this season’s case.
The recurring cast for season 10 includes:
- Anne Kidd as Pathologist Cora McLean
- Angus Miller as Donnie
- Conor McCarry as PC Alex Grant
- Samuel Anderson as Procurator Fiscal Matt Blake
The guest cast involved in the murder mystery includes Stuart Townsend as Ed Tulloch, the victim’s estranged son, and Clive Russell and Ellie Haddington as Arthur and Lana Mair. Frances Gray plays the protective mother Gina Powell, with Stephen McMillan as her son David, a young neighbor who came under suspicion in the first episode.
A Closer Look at the Season 10 Story
Season 10 is set in the fictional village of Lunniswick, on the southern peninsula of Shetland’s Mainland. The body of Eadie Tulloch, a retired social worker and friend of the McCabe family, was found exposed to the elements. As Calder and Tosh begin their investigation, they find a community reluctant to talk and a picture of a lonely woman who had been estranged from her son for years.
The investigation forces the detectives to unravel a complicated web of lies and hidden relationships. The show’s lead, Ashley Jensen, who plays DI Ruth Calder, said about the season:
“Season 10 has the best Shetland storyline I’ve been involved in to date.”
The season consists of six episodes in total, with the finale expected to air on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. Each episode continues to build on the central mystery, revealing more secrets about the victim and the suspects surrounding her.
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