The actor was brought in last season to replace Douglas Henshall, who announced his exit<\/a> in July 2022, ahead of the show\u2019s seventh instalment.<\/p>\n Jensen will be joined by regulars Alison O\u2019Donnell as DI Alison \u2018Tosh\u2019 McIntosh, <\/span>Steven Robertson as DC Sandy Wilson, <\/span>Lewis Howden as Sgt Billy McCabe, Anne Kidd as forensic pathologist Cora McLean, with further casting to be announced in due course.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n There\u2019s currently no confirmed release date, but filming on season 9 begins this month and both seasons will be filmed in locations on the Shetland Isles and across Scotland throughout this year and 2025.<\/p>\n On the announcement of the double series renewal, Jensen said: \u201cI\u2019m thrilled I\u2019ll be returning to the Shetland Isles again to play the wonderfully complex DI Ruth Calder. The reaction to the last series was incredible and I\u2019m excited at the prospect of unravelling more intrigue.<\/p>\n \u201cThe Shetland Isles are breath-taking \u2013 without a doubt one of the most memorable and unique filming locations I\u2019ve been to. I\u2019m looking forward to jumping on that wee plane again and returning soon.\u201d<\/p>\n Similarly, O\u2019Donnell said: \u201cI could not be happier that Shetland is returning for two more series and am so excited to get started. I\u2019m really proud of the journey this show has been on and of the way it continues to evolve and grow in exciting and surprising ways.<\/p>\n \u201cThat we have managed to grow such a loyal and supportive viewership is a dream come true. Ashley and I just scratched the surface of our dynamic in Series 8 and I am delighted that we now have the opportunity to build on that. I can\u2019t wait to see what Paul and the team have in store for us next.\u201d<\/p> Ahead of season 8, O\u2019Donnell told RadioTimes.com<\/a> that continuing without Henshall as Jimmy Perez was a \u201crisk<\/a>\u201c, and despite there being \u201cso <\/span>much positivity\u201d at the cast and crew screening before it had been released to the public, the \u201creal test\u201d would be \u201cputting it out there\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n But clearly, the team passed with flying colours.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Lindsay Salt, director of BBC Drama also said of the renewal: \u201cIt\u2019s a joy to bring Shetland back for not one, but two new series, further strengthening the BBC\u2019s commitment to this hugely successful Scottish drama that\u2019s loved by fans across the UK and around the world.<\/p>\n \u201cAshley and Alison\u2019s partnership has taken Shetland<\/i>\u00a0from strength to strength and into new exciting territory, which combined with Paul Logue\u2019s captivating scripts will mean there\u2019s plenty more in store as we head back to the Isles.\u201d<\/p>\n Read more:<\/strong><\/p>\n As of now, there\u2019s been no word on what cases and criminals will rear their heads in seasons 9 and 10, but the new seasons will be written by lead writer Paul Logue and Denise Paul.<\/p>\n Alongside the central mystery of Ellen Quinn\u2019s death, the dynamic between Tosh and Ruth<\/a>, described as \u201cunusual\u201d by O\u2019Donnell ahead of its premiere, was a key part of the narrative. The detectives locked horns on a number of occasions, with Tosh even ordering Ruth to leave following a breach of trust<\/a>.<\/p>\n That all appeared to be forgiven in the finale, but it remains to be seen what hurdles await them in the upcoming ninth season of the hit drama.<\/p>\n![\"Ruth](\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2023\/12\/shetland-ruth-and-cal-5b54e60.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413\" "\\"Shetland\\"\/")
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