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If you've already watched the dramatic final episode of BBC's atmospheric Scottish crime drama Shetland, you may be ready to have that twisty, turny season 10 Shetland ending explained.
This season, DI Ruth Clader and DI Tosh McIntosh found themselves taking on the case of Eadie Tulloch, an old woamn from the isolated village of Lunniswick whose body was found exposed to the elements outside of her home.
Who would want to kill little old Eadie? Well, Ruth and Tosh uncovered plenty of intriguing secrets that gave them some clues. Her late husband Robert had been a corrupt cop who had secretly, illegally, hoarded hundreds of thousands of pounds. Meanwhile, her (rather dreamy) son Ed was found to be involved in drug trafficking. But how did Eadie get wrapped up in it all? The final episode finally gave us the answers.
Here's is the season 10 Shetland ending explained.
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Ed Tulloch is arrested
The episode began with a bang. Ruth woke up to learn that Ed, yes, dreamy Ed, her new flirting buddy, had been arrested for trafficking. Although Lewis Mitchell thought his arrest would wrap up Eadie's murder, Ruth and Tosh continued investigating.
Arthur sees Colin Waite's video
Thanks to local Colin who made a video documenting the town, Arthur Mair discovered that Eadie had actually seen the Lintie sail away during the day. This contradicted the story that Eadie's son Craig Tulloch and Arthur's son Ally Mair had left the evening before the storm hit. Arthur realised that they must have set sail and returned before the storm – and that someone must have sent them back out.
What really happened the night of the storm?
As it turns out, Craig and Ally had returned prior to the storm. Robert told his wife Eadie to send the boys back out onto the sea to collect a drug shipment, which ultimately led to their death in the storm.
Who killed Eadie Tulloch?
After Arthur learned of Eadie's involvement in his son's death, he sought revenge. He confronted her two decades after his son's death and she admitted her role in it. Arthur was revealed to be Eadie's killer – and she was killed facing out to sea where the Lintie sank.
What happened to Ed Tulloch?
Although Ed didn't kill his own mother, he was involved in the drug cartel and the Callaghan family, acting as the front man. As he told Ruth, it all started as a result of his father's corruption.
“Three months after my dad died, some guy turned up at the pub. He told me how much dad was making working for some friends of his, and wanted me to do something for him, a favour. Ten years later, they’ve still got their hooks in me.”
What happened to Billy?
Sgt Billy McCabe, fan favourite and Ruth and Tosh's colleague, was more involved in this crime than fans may have seen coming. As it turned out, Billy knew about Robert Tulloch's corruption and failed to report it. By the Shetland ending, Tosh had found out.
Instead of leaving Tosh to report it, Billy decided to turn himself in.
“I called policing standards this morning. I told them everything. My rep says I have to take some leave until the investigation is concluded," Billy said. "And then I’ll have to deal with whatever they decide should happen. I’m sorry I let you down Tosh.”
We'll have to wait and see what consequences Billy will face.
And, more importantly, can we please go?
