Theres some conflict within the team because Sandy [DC Sandy Wilson] is very close to the Kilmuir family and doesnt think Donna should be there at all.. WATCH: Douglas Henshall teases major downfall of character in upcoming episode After convincing Duncan to help her die by suicide earlier in the series, it was revealed that Donna had left a note. Duncan fathered Donnas son Alan Killick, as revealed by DNA testing in series 4, and it was her pregnancy that the murderer hoped would persuade Lizzie not to tell her husband about the affair. During the last episode it is revealed that Drew McColl killed his daughter. To begin with, it was all about the scarf and Duncan did his best to laugh it off and wriggle out of it. Episode 2 Gail Callahan [Allison McKenzie] Thomas rep for Life after Appeal, an organization that helps people released from prison after they win an appeal acclimate back to life outside. 58:10. He'd been living for decades under a false name after escaping America where he was framed for the murder of a Texan police officer.. Series four began with Thomas Malone being released from prison. BA1 1UA. Moodily filmed close-ups of pebbles lapped by chill waters, dry-stone walls, sheep wool snagged on barbed wire and poignant puffins. Murder. From being strangled by a scarf in a kiln. This is set to be Douglas Henshalls final series as DI Perez in Shetland, which will continue with Series 8 in 2023, with a new as-yet-unannounced lead character. Speaking to the broadcaster, Steven continued: "Donna Killick is really closely linked to Sandy and also ultimately the reasons he wanted to become a detective in the first place. Express. Shetland series six continued on BBC One this week, and episode four was packed with shocking revelations - so here's our review. Duncan admits arguing with Sally McColl on the day of her death, she had found out about his affair with Donna.So now Duncan was implicated in Sallys death, too! Her specialist areas including literature, the British Royal Family and knowing all there is to know about the latest TV shows on the BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and every streaming service out there. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Kate Kilmuir [Neve McInstosh] Twin sister of Lizzie. Could he end up killing Donna as revenge for his old friend? Shetland is back for Series 7. He confessed. Shetland Season 4 2018 16+ Shetland returns for a fourth season and sees DI Perez and the team reopen a twenty-three year old cold case. We couldn't do it without you. Armed with this confirmation of a hunch, Jimmy then did what he was dreading confronting Duncan about his murky past. XFL (2020) 1:05. Despite having taken Jimmys surname, she is technically his stepdaughter and after her biological dad Duncan came back into her life more prominently, he and Jimmy have raised her between themselves. What's with the names? Duncan Hunter [Mark Bonnar] Cassies birth father, who was absent in her early years. For all our news and reviews of Shetland, go here. The murderer is suffering from cancer and has just weeks to live. Her move from prison back to the island to live out her final days prompted understandable protests and abuse from locals. Cassies still hanging about. DI Jimmy Perez (Douglas Henshall) leads the group as they attempt to solve the cases, and a huge revelation comes to light. Shetland S 7 Ep 4. ninamattie. Even though its for Donna to die at home, Kate doesnt want her anywhere near.. Welcome back to Scotland's breathtakingly beautiful Shetland Islands, where re-opening a teenager's cold murder case triggers a new chain of killings and attacks. Shetland Series 7 Cast: Meet the New Characters, The Pembrokeshire Murders and the Comfort of Formulaic True Crime Drama, How Grantchester Defies the Cozy Mystery Label, New British TV Series From 2022: BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Sky, Netflix, Prime Video & Britbox, Shazam! The scarf was Duncans, thus his DNA on it. From the start, his behaviour had suggested an obsessive personality, aggression and a fragile mind. How does Duncan feel about her return? And apparently those gansies ARE Shetland-made jumpers, just not Fair isle pattern ones. American art teacher Lloyd's real name is Walter Edwards. Fancy a coffee? Maybe a seal has escaped. Is this your digger? No, and whats more the vans off to the crusher. He would have killed her, Donna expected. got poisoned.. Judging by the zoom in on the spilled coffee That would be a twist. Jimmy had initially warned him to beware of Donna and was right to have done so. "Its a decision led by the heart and he would love to logically overcome it but this is very personal for Sandy.". Beautifully bleak.. But she didnt kill Sally McColl. Thus, the dripping coffee drama. Heres how it works. However, whilst Duncan might view Donnas return as an opportunity to make some form of amends for his part in what happened, he also has Cassie to think about. Sign up to our free daily email for the latest royal and entertainment news, interesting opinion, expert advice on styling and beauty trends, and no-nonsense guides to the health and wellness questions you want answered. Really enjoyed this series, probably the best one yet. Was there any real connection to the terrorist group and her work, etc? It only remained for us to find out who really kill Lizzie Kilmuir and Sally McColl and whether they were the same person. Donna went on to have an affair with Duncan Hunter the father of DI Jimmy Perezs stepdaughter Cassie. OK, loads of stuff comin now. Released on compassionate grounds as she's dying of cancer, Lizzie's sister Kate Kilmuir (Neve McIntosh) is determined to force Donna off the island and Jimmy has questioned whether Alex securing. This series sees the return of controversial character Donna Killick. Steven told the BBC (opens in new tab), Donna Killick is really closely linked to Sandy and also ultimately the reasons he wanted to become a detective in the first place. They're agitated in Lerwick. Really. Woman & Home is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. As ifas if.they might be related in some way. Yes definitely a heart attack. Excellent acting by all. When a severed human hand washes up in a Shetland beach, Perez and his team face a disturbing new investigation. They decide to dig up the body of Kevin whos been dead for eight years because his wife, Mrs Wildlife, hasnt kept his toothbrush. Welcome back to Scotland's breathtakingly beautiful Shetland Islands, where re-opening a teenager's cold murder case triggers a new chain of killings and attacks. Season three saw Tosh heading to Glasgow for a special case, which led to her wanting to transfer south, and unfortunately resulted in her own kidnapping and sexual assault. DI Jimmy Perez played by Douglas Henshall, DS Alison 'Tosh' McIntosh played by Alison O'Donnell, DC Sandy Wilson played by Steven Robertson, Weekly horoscope: 2 astrologers' predictions for February 27 - March 5, 2023, SAG Awards 2023: Best dressed stars on the red carpet, Make a kitchen look expensive on a budget, Delve into real women's inspiring stories, Look great and feel fabulous with our expert advice, Issues delivered straight to your door or device. However this was ruled out. Everyone knew it. The eagle-eyed among our readers who have been commenting avidly during this series came up with some interesting theories after last week's episode. We thought for all the world he had harmed Molly when she confronted him, but this was an avenue that was quickly closed Molly was fine. This is Shetland, so its always personal, he harrumphed. Only consolation? However, you can catch up with series 6 now on the BBC iPlayer, free of charge (as long as you have a TV licence). There was a problem. Donna murdered Lizzie Kilmuir after she threatened to expose her affair with Duncan Hunter (Mark Bonnar). It was her on that ferry, and likely she had Lizzie Kilmuir's body in the boot of her car. Danny Hamilton - died when his arm was ripped off by a rotating driveshaft. Join good-natured DI Jimmy Perez (Douglas Henshall) and his bright young DS, "Tosh" MacIntosh (Alison O'Donnell), as they investigate the . Really, the writers could have at least let him survive the heart attack. Shetland is a BBC British murder mystery set on the Shetland Isles in Scotland. Writer Clothes are drying on it I do like a pulley. Welcome back to Scotland's breathtakingly beautiful Shetland Islands, where re-opening a teenager's cold murder case triggers a new chain of killings and attacks. . Donna Killick was the killer in series 4 and she's returned to Shetland to die, as she has terminal cancer. DNA confirms Duncan as Alan Killick's father and possibly a double killer and he is arrested. He served 23 years for the murder of Lizzie Kilmuir, despite having always protested his innocence. Love the way specific locations are slipped in when the whole series plays so madly fast and loose with Shetlands geography, while making the place look gorgeous. Now were well and truly immersed in the atmospheric world of the hit BBC show once more as viewers saw DI Jimmy Perez struggling to cope with the loss of his mother, all while attempting to solve one of the Shetland Islands most high profile murder cases. The one bright spot at the end of the season finale was the reveal that DI Jimmy Perez's loyal, whip-smart second-in-command, Tosh, is pregnant with her first child. As was revealed in Series 4, 20 years ago Donna had murdered 18-year-old Lizzie Kilmuir to stop her from telling Donna's abusive partner that Donna was cheating with Duncan (resulting in the. After everything he had experienced, perhaps he deserved to live another life. "Lizzies surviving family including her twin sister Kate [played by Neve McIntosh] are very good friends of Sandys. Retired Detective Sergeant Donovan Assigned to Lizzies case when it first came up, and conducted the initial interview with Thomas. He said, Duncan starts to feel a sudden sense of responsibility for what went wrong with Donna. Fiona Bell has returned to the Shetland cast as Donna, who has been released from prison on compassionate grounds after being diagnosed with terminal cancer. All will be well. This soon raises the question for Jimmy and his team whether there could be a link between Alexs death and the fury of the locals at seeing Donna back on Shetland. Soon afterwards, journalist. "Donna was found guilty [in series 4] of the historic murder of a local girl called Lizzie Kilmuir who was a friend of Sandys. More info. Jimmy produces He Man/Lego Larry, the one he found at the grave. Telt ye! Donna Killick This is mainly because she killed a local girl, and then let another man be blamed and jailed for more than 20 years! Emma is a Senior Lifestyle Writer with six years of experience working in digital publishing. Shetland viewers fears for beloved actor as he is replaced this series. The drama had no intentions of stopping there, as it seemed the writers were determined to ruin the wrongfully accused mans life even further. Other TownsfolkCassie Perez [Erin Armstrong] Step-daughter of DI Jimmy Perez, though he was responsible for the majority of her upbringing, as her father, Duncan, left when she was young. She is a journalist that was murdered, she was the second victim on the show. Donnas Irish palliative carer Meg asked Jimmy out for a drink in the Series 6 finale, but he turned her down. So how did Duncans DNA get on the scarf? Exceptional performance by Stephen Walters. (McGinley), may have bullied Thomas into confessing. Like..the finest cashmere, or a silk vest made from unicorns eyelashes. In that video, Duncan was seen flirting with Lizzie and it looked for all the world that he had been having an affair with her. There was one final twist in the tale amazing really, after all the twists and turns of this series finale when Thomas Malone, having been told that Duncan Price had been arrested for the murder of his dear Lizzie, had stormed into his house and held him at gunpoint. Co-parents with Jimmy, though he tends to be more indulgent as a father. Will Jimmy and Duncan finally admit their feelings for each other? And that's not Kirkintilloch or Barrhead. Contents 1 Synopsis 2 Plot 3 Cast 4 Galleries 4.1 Supporting Cast Killing Lizzie, Donna initially managed to evade detection even after the case was reopened, though her former lover Duncan was hauled in for questioning after his DNA was found on the scarf used to kill Lizzie. "He feels that everything Donna has done wrong should far outweigh her right to die on Shetland. Make no mistake, this is the best and worst thing about living on the islands theres a real sense of community, but everyone knows each others business. Sharing their feelings on Twitter, one person wrote: Bl**dy hell #Shetland certainly isn't set in Midsomer is it. The teacup might have been a red herring. . Shetland (2013-): Season 4, Episode 6 - Episode #4.6 - full transcript. Douglas Henshall returns as DI Jimmy Perez in the latest installment of this acclaimed long-running crime series inspired by Ann Cleeves' bestselling novels. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. "He doesnt feel she deserves this grace period at the end of her life and hes pretty het up about it and very much against her release and return to the islands. "He feels that everything Donna has done wrong should far outweigh her right to die on Shetland. Wow, thats Alan Killicks mum, Wildlife Woman. Alan Killick [Gerard Miller] Friend of Sally McColl, he works at his mothers seal sanctuary. This is upsetting. Hes heading home, limping past a bus stop, wherein Twin Sisters daughter stands. But fans of Shetland know that the series enjoys its twists and turns, and the fact that the village is such a small place would mean that it would be quite difficult for all the masked men to stay secret. After more than 20 years in prison, it was discovered that evidence was "overlooked" at the time of . Thomas is alive, like The Bride in Kill Bill only much yuckier; his heads sticking out of the earth. Score: 4.1/5 (62 votes) . Malone is in the cop shop, badly in need of a shower (NOTE: if you need a shower in Lerwick, the Clickimin Centre is good. With daughter Cassie staying on the mainland, Jimmy was alone and struggling to stop pal Duncan from being manipulated by the return of old flame/convicted murderer Donna Killick. Drew MacColl had Benny Blue as an informer which means he should NOT have been a witness at the trial. After twenty-three years in prison for Lizzie Kilmuir's murder, Thomas Malone returned to Shetland when newly disclosed DNA evidence quashed his conviction. Starring Douglas Henshall, Alison O'Donnell, Steven Robertson Genres Suspense Subtitles None available This video is currently unavailable to watch in your location Add to Watchlist (Phew.). But was Alex Galbraith murdered because of his part in Donnas release? The cottage doesnt meet Toshs conception of Scandinavian chic: I was hoping for something a bit more hygge - is that Norwegian or Danish? However Jimmy discovers that this person may not have murdered Sally but still finds both Duncan and himself in a dangerous situation before there is closure. In the end, Duncans conscience forced him to turn himself in to the police, and he was duly arrested. Read more about the new guest cast here. She was the head of an animal sanctuary and the mother of Alan Killick, who worked with her. More info. She explained through tears and gritted teeth that Lizzie was a horrid person, and she had threatened to expose her affair with Duncan to her abuser husband Kevin. Last week, the series five opener of this superior British crime drama saw Jimmy Perez and his team confronted with a head-scratching case " that of a young Nigerian man, Daniel, who had somehow found himself on Shetland. Donna Killick first appeared in series four of Shetland in 2018. (Whats with the names? In the seasons final episode, Duncan was arrested after his DNA was found on the scarf used to kill Lizzie. ), Kilmuir case cop Drew MacColls daughter is also dead, murdered. He was clever. Nobodys taken Malones shotgun off him I see. News from Shetland. Swedish, not Norwegian. Meg Hamilton [Hannah Donaldson] The deceased Danny Hamiltons wife. In an interview with BBC, he continued: "Theyve been through more than enough. Jimmy chins Benny outside Bennys grandsons school, where the peerie lad asks about a model figure, and Im not talking Kate Moss. The talented detective is as empathetic as he is determined and hes had a seriously difficult time in recent years. Hasnt he? 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