Ahead of the new season, Ashley Jensen spoke with Radio Times magazine\u00a0<\/strong>about joining the programme and criticism from the Shetland fanbase.<\/p>\n

Some fans have taken issue with Jensen joining the show as lead detective, instead of Tosh (Alison O\u2019Donnell) taking the lead, but Jensen has paid no attention to the trolls.<\/p>\n

\u201cI love working with Alison and bringing in my character shines a light on Tosh, so we see a different side to her.<\/p>\n

\u201cOf course, there will be people who miss Dougie [Henshall] because he was great, but with new directors and a new lead writer, Shetland has kept everything that\u2019s wonderful about it but it\u2019s somehow amplified,\u201d Jensen explained.<\/p>\n

She added: \u201cIt\u2019s lovely that it\u2019s two women leading the show.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Henshall left his role after nearly 40 episodes, and earlier this year he admitted it would feel \u201ca bit weird\u201d not playing Perez anymore, but that he is ultimately happy with his decision<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Speaking exclusively to RadioTimes.com<\/a> at the Radio Times Covers Party<\/strong> back in February, Henshall said: \u201cI was comfortable to say goodbye to him, but I think it will probably be a bit weird for a wee while. But I think he\u2019s very happy, wherever he is.\u201d<\/p>\n
Viewers will get the chance to meet the new Detective Inspector on Wednesday 1st November, who Jensen describes as \u201csometimes snippy, frustrated, defensive and not that nice\u201d.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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