The BBC 's hit crime drama, Shetland , returned to screens with its anticipated tenth season on Wednesday night, and viewers have given their verdict on social media. The long-running series, originally based on the novels by Ann Cleeves, stars Ashley Jensen and Alison O'Donnell as detective duo DI Ruth Calder and DI Alison ''Tosh'' McIntosh as they investigate murders on the titular Scottish islands. Ashley, known for her roles in Extras, Agatha Raisin and Ugly Betty , has starred on the show since season eight, taking over from Douglas Henshall after he left his role as DI Jimmy Pérez at the end of series seven.

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Viewers praised the show's "terrific" season 10 premiere

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