Douglas Henshall’s SHOCKING 2025 Return to Shetland — But Not as Jimmy Perez?! Fans Stunned by Mysterious New Role in Season 10 Twist No One Saw Coming
In a jaw-dropping twist that has stunned longtime fans, the BBC has confirmed that Shetland original star Douglas Henshall is making a dramatic return for Season 10—but not in the role that made him a household name.
After stepping away from the beloved detective drama in 2022, Henshall had been presumed permanently retired from the series. His iconic character, DI Jimmy Perez, was given a poignant sendoff. But now, in a move no one saw coming, he’s returning to the show… in a completely new and mysterious role.
A Twist No One Predicted
Following a divisive Season 9 that introduced a new lead and split fan opinions, BBC has clearly pulled out a major surprise to reignite excitement. The announcement came in the form of a cryptic teaser: “Douglas Henshall returns to Shetland, but the man we once knew may not be the same…”
Fans were quick to explode with speculation online. Could this be a long-lost twin? A vision or ghost of Perez? Or could he be returning as a villain, turning the world of Shetland upside down?
“He’s not Jimmy Perez. But he’s definitely not someone you’ll forget,” teased one insider close to production.
What We Know So Far
Season 10, set to premiere in late 2025, is being described as one of the most “ambitious and emotionally explosive seasons” to date. While specifics about Henshall’s new role are tightly under wraps, producers have confirmed that his character will be “central to a chilling new mystery that rocks the Shetland Isles.”
Even more intriguingly, he’s not alone. Reports suggest several familiar faces may also be reappearing—some in flashbacks, others possibly in brand-new forms.
Fan Reactions
The internet is ablaze. One fan posted, “Douglas Henshall back but NOT as Jimmy Perez? What is happening?! I’m shook!” Another wrote, “If he’s a villain, I’m watching this at midnight with popcorn. This twist is WILD.”
Many are even calling for a “Perez multiverse,” while others wonder if the writers are using this to tie together unresolved threads from Henshall’s original run.
Don’t Miss It
With filming currently underway and more teasers expected in the coming weeks, Shetland Season 10 is shaping up to be the most talked-about return of 2025.
One thing’s for sure: Douglas Henshall may not be Jimmy Perez anymore—but he’s about to steal the spotlight all over again.
Stay tuned… the isles are hiding more secrets than ever.
