Ashley took over from Douglas Henshall in the lead role
The new series follows Met Police detective Ruth Calder, who returns to her native Shetland after 30 years to retrieve the terrified and vulnerable witness to a gangland murder.
Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, viewers praised the opening episode, with many reassured that the show is just as good without Douglas at the helm.I have to say I was a wee bit worried about #Shetland without Jimmy Perez . Needn't have been, the writing and performances are as strong as ever. Can't wait for next week!" while another added: "Really enjoyed #Shetland tonight. Wasn't sure how a change of cast would work out but I think it was better than ever."Fans also commended Ashley's performance as newcomer Ruth, with one person writing: "Excellent start to this series. Tosh, Sandy and Billy are just wonderful and.
DI Tosh must pause her investigation into a string of sinister animal deaths to help Calder find Ellen before it's too late.The synopsis continues: "Ellen's family are the influential and notorious Bains, led by dominant matriarch, Grace . Calder and Tosh discover her mother Stella and father Kieran haven’t seen Ellen since she left for London six months ago and are surprised to hear that she’s back in Shetland.
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