Viewers who tuned into the newest episode of Shetland sequence 9 have been left asking the identical query after noticing the continued absence of one of many characters.
The hit BBC crime drama returned to screens in November, with a mysterious new case going through detectives Ruth Calder (Ashley Jensen) and ‘Tosh’ McIntosh (Alison O’Donnell). After Tosh’s buddy, Annie Betts, goes lacking, the pair delve into the distressing and high-stakes investigation which grows extra difficult because the duo are drawn into an online of lies and deception.
After the newest episode, viewers could not assist however discover the absence of Tosh’s child lady, who she shares along with her associate Donnie.
Taking to social media, one fan wrote: “Week 5 & nonetheless no sight or point out of Tosh’s child! I did spy a excessive chair of their kitchen however I believe it is time for Shetland social companies to get entangled!”
A second viewer requested: “Have I missed one thing about Tosh and Donny’s child? Has she been seen or talked about in any respect this season?” whereas one other added: “The largest thriller is, how is Tosh affording all this childcare #shetland.”
In the meantime, different followers praised the compelling episode, which noticed the investigation take a dramatic flip as Calder and Tosh found the reality behind Rossi’s mission.
© ITV Studios / BBC / Jamie SimpsonOne particular person wrote: “It has been an attractive 12 months of discovering new homicide mysteries to observe. Shetland may be probably the greatest exhibits I’ve ever seen. Simply wow,” whereas one other added: “Shetland on BBC = surroundings, spies and smidge of Sluggish Horses.”
A 3rd fan praised Ashley’s efficiency as DI Calder, writing: “#Ashley Jensen is so good, an ideal addition, totally different however the identical.”
For these but to tune into the brand new episodes, sequence 9 sees Calder and Tosh drawn right into a labyrinthine investigation following the disappearance of Annie Betts. As they dig deeper, they’re led to Professor Euan Rossi, who claims to have been Annie’s tutor at Oxford College a few years in the past – however Calder cannot shake the sensation there’s extra to Rossi than meets the attention.
The synopsis continues: “In the meantime, on the station, Calder delves deeper into one other case involving a lethal argument between two brothers.
© Robert Pereira Hind“The lacking individuals investigation attracts Tosh and Calder into an online of lies and when a bloodied particular person turns up at a distant storage, nothing can put together the group for what lies forward.”
Talking about Tosh’s method to the case forward of the brand new sequence, Alison mentioned: “Tosh has an unshakeable integrity. She’s at all times going to do the suitable factor by the investigation which can not at all times sit effectively along with her associates. Everyone seems to be feeling compromised, pressured and mistrustful and these friendships are going to be examined.”
© ITV Studios/Jamie Simpson/BBCShe went on to say that “each stone should be unturned” on this investigation, which suggests “collateral harm is unavoidable” for Tosh. “She feels the discomfort of it however her main purpose at all times is to unearth the reality and get justice, nonetheless that will look,” she added.
