Disappointed Viewers Boycott Shetland After "Dire" Finale
A star of the hit BBC show Shetland has broken her silence on the future of the series following a wave of criticism from fans who boycotted the show after its "dire" finale. Many viewers claimed to be bitterly disappointed by the last episode, with some even giving up on the new season altogether.
New Character, New Questions
The backlash comes as Douglas Henshall's DI Jimmy Perez left the series last season, and has now been replaced by Ashley Jensen's DI Ruth Calder. However, the final episode left fans with more questions than answers, leading to an outpouring of criticism on social media.
Ashley Jensen Speaks Out
Addressing the negative backlash, Ashley Jensen, who plays DI Ruth Calder, discussed the future of Shetland during an appearance on ITV's Lorraine. When asked about the future of the BBC drama, Jensen responded with cautious optimism, saying "Fingers crossed." Host Lorraine pushed for more, highlighting the exciting possibilities with Ruth's character, to which Jensen agreed, stating "Yeah."
Promising Potential
During the interview, Jensen also expressed how fortunate she feels to have this role and the opportunity to explore Ruth's character further. With viewing figures in excess of seven million, it seems unlikely that the BBC would let go of such a successful show without further exploration.
