Calling fans of Shetland! Why "gripping" Scotland-set Granite Harbour should be your next watch

If you're a fan of gritty and "gripping" dramas such as Shetland, then you should definitely check out Granite Harbor. The likewise Scotland-set series has been airing since 2022, and like its fellow show broadcasts on BBC One.

Taking place in Aberdeen, the show focuses on DC Davis Lindo (Romario Simpson) and partner DS Lara 'Bart' Bartlett (Hannah Donaldson) as they work to investigate the crime scene in the city.

The first season follows the death of a local oil magnate, while the most-recent set of episodes – which debuted back in the summer – focuses on a case within the traveller community, with the death of a teenager called Lisa Sterling.

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Granite Harbour is definitely one for fans of absorbing crime dramas, with Simpson calling the latest episodes "gripping" back when filming on season three was underway.

Alongside the aforementioned stars, the series also features Dawn Steele as DCI Cora MacMillan, Michelle Jeram as DS Simone 'Monty' Montrose, and Bhav Joshi as DI Jaiyush Mallick.

Donaldson previously spoke about the importance of making dramas set and produced in Scotland, telling the BBC: "We have to keep making shows about Scotland and the people who live here.

"I can’t tell anyone else’s stories better than my own. It’s something I feel very strongly about. We have a wealth of talent here that should be given the platform to tell our stories and share them to the wider world. Isn’t that what art is all about?"

One fan on IMDb called Granite Harbour a "great little watch", adding: "Three episodes and a simple whodunnit case. Very easy watch and I genuinely didn't guess the end when i usually do at shows like this."

"I liked the talented cast and found the writing to be clever," another added. "It's refreshing to watch shows that feature diverse casts. I lived through a time where there were ZERO shows like this. So let the immature dinosaurs write their bad reviews."

Granite Harbour seasons 1-3 are streaming now on BBC iPlayer.

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