Shetland collection 8 continued on BBC One this Wednesday with episode 2 – and we weren’t anticipating THAT twist on the finish!
The favored drama adopted DI Ruth Calder and “momentary DI” Tosh as they tried to seek out the armed killers hiding on Shetland. Whereas Tosh believed that the hand of organised crime was concerned in Ellen Quinn’s demise, Ruth suspected Ellen’s demise was much more private…
In the meantime, on the opposite aspect of the island, Agnes Moffat had her morning drive interrupted by John Howell who compelled her to drag over and assist him. Taking Agnes hostage, Howell made a terrified Agnes try to hold his confederate Lukas Novak alive. He was bleeding in and out severe hazard of dying after being by accident shot in a battle with Ellen the evening earlier than.
Because the episode performed out, Lukas died, whereas John Howell was finally arrested. And a brand new suspect was thrown into the highlight…
Right here’s all of the burning questions we now have after watching Shetland episode 2 on BBC One.
Shetland episode 2: What’s the that means of Ellen’s tattoo?
On the finish of Shetland episode 2, Tosh and pathologist Cora McLean mentioned the reason for Ellen Quinn’s demise. As DI Ruth Calder (Ashley Jensen) suspected, the homicide seems to be very private.
Seems she was strangled to demise, and didn’t put up a battle… John Howell denied any involvement in her homicide, and we believed him. Absolutely they might have simply shot her?
Because the examination of Ellen Quinn continued, Tosh made one of the crucial revelatory discoveries but. Beside some cuts and bruises on Ellen’s leg, Tosh noticed a tattoo. Horrified, she realised Ellen’s tattoo is the SAME image that has been sprayed on the lifeless sheep.
Viewers will know from Shetland episode 1 that Tosh has been investigating a collection of unlucky and merciless deaths on the island. Somebody has been killing sheep by slicing their throats, and marking them with a mysterious image.
After the spate of sheep slaughters, Toff was compelled to contemplate the truth that there is likely to be Satanists in Shetland. And now the identical image is tattooed on Ellen’s leg. How are the 2 linked?
Is Ashley’s household concerned after cigarette revelation?
It wasn’t simply the tattoo that was a chilling discovery in Shetland episode 2. As DI Ruth Calder’s a part of the Ellen Quinn investigation ended – with Lukas lifeless, and John Howell banged up – she ready to depart the island.
However first, she determined to go to her estranged brother Alan. Keep in mind that is the exact same brother who swore he barely knew Ellen Quinn, regardless of photographic proof of them collectively.
The night appeared to go properly, and Ruth warmed to serial hugger Amma Calder – her brother’s spouse. After saying their goodbyes, Ruth left to attend for her cab, whereas Amma insisted on ready along with her. Candy, however actually simply an excuse to have a sneaky fag behind her husband’s again.
After Ruth heroically agreed to take the cigarette butt and conceal it, she seen the distinctive model of tobacco… The very same model present in Ellen’s bed room earlier than she died. So is there a hyperlink between Ellen Quinn and Ruth’s brother and spouse?
Shetland episode 2: What’s Name Innes hiding?
Cal Innes (Jamie Sives) could also be horny as hell, however he’s positively hiding one thing. In Shetland episode 2, we found {that a} silver transit van had been seen close to the place Ellen Quinn was discovered murdered. And it simply occurred to be Cal’s. Under questioning, he insisted he had nothing to do along with her disappearance and mentioned he’d simply stopped for a smoke – however we smelt one thing critically fishy!
In fact, our suspicions had been later confirmed when Cal met up with Ellen’s cousin and mentioned some shady enterprise… Though we’re fairly positive Cal didn’t kill Ellen, he’s positively concerned in one thing, presumably medicine.
Who killed Ellen Quinn?
On the finish of Shetland collection 8, episode 1, DI Ruth Calder and Tosh discovered Ellen Quinn’s lifeless physique. First assumptions had been clearly that Cassidy’s males had acquired to her. However now it’s clear somebody native killed her.
Like all good crime dramas, there are a number of doable suspects at this level. Cal remains to be within the operating, though unlikely at this level. However there’s one thing bizarre occurring with Heather and Neil Bain. The truth is, the entire of the Bain household appear dodgy.
Speaking about her grand-daughter, Grace Bain (Phyllis Logan) mentioned: “She’s gone and acquired herself killed.” Not precisely a devastated granny! We’d prefer to see Liam’s alibi too…
As for motive, properly that continues to be to be seen. However hints of a Satanic cult may very well be key.
Shetland episode 2: Will Ashley Jensen character DI Ruth Calder be again?
As soon as Cassidy’s males had been dominated out of Ellen Quinn’s homicide investigation, there was no cause for DI Ruth Calder to be on Shetland anymore.
Calder and Tosh mentioned their goodbyes. However hold on, hasn’t she been teased as Perez’s replacement? Clearly DI Ruth Calder can be again – however why?
Might it’s due to her connections to a number of the suspects?
Will we ever meet Cassidy?
Working for London’s Met police, DI Calder had been investigating a prison referred to as Cassidy. In fact, it was his henchmen who arrived in Shetland searching for the cash Ellen had stolen from him.
However now Bobby Bain has the cash… Will Cassidy ship extra males for the cash? Or will he come himself?
Learn extra: First look: Shetland favourite Douglas Henshall looks totally different in Agatha Christie’s Murder is Easy
Shetland episode 3 airs on Wednesday, November 15 2023, at 9pm on BBC One.
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