The latest episode of Shetland left viewers in shock on Wednesday night when it ended with a major cliffhanger which left DS Alison 'Tosh' McIntosh's life hanging in the balance.
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The beloved BBC detective series, which is currently airing its seventh season, stars Douglas Henshall as Detective Inspector Jimmy Perez as he investigates grisly crimes on Shetland.
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Wednesday's episode saw Jimmy and his team continue their investigation into missing teenager, Conor, as the police discovered the details of the vulnerable boy's safe place - a caravan on the Shetland mainland.
Tosh entered the caravan alone and reported her findings to Jimmy over the phone before noticing large chemical drums, a timer and wires. She frantically tried to escape the locked vehicle before the caravan burst into flames and the credits began to roll.
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Viewers were quick to express their concern on Twitter, with many fearing that Tosh died in the dramatic explosion. One person wrote: "Just reading tweets re last night's #Shetland ah lads my heart I can't bear it, please let #Tosh be alright. My nerves can't cope," while another added: "Whaaat??!! Did Tosh make it out?! Knew something was going to happen when they kept referring to her family in the episode. Gonna be a long week!!"
© Photo: BBCThe episode ended on a major cliffhanger
A third person tweeted: "No not Tosh I was not expecting that what a cliffhanger!!! This series is absolutely first class TV," while another commented: "Please don't let Tosh be dead!"
Other viewers pointed out that with season seven being Douglas' last outing as Jimmy Perez, it would be a double blow if Tosh, played by Alison O'Donnell, was killed off.
© Photo: BBCFans were left concerned for Tosh
One person wrote: "Jeez, #Shetland you're doing my head in. I'd got that Jimmy was leaving (happy ending?) but leaving us hanging with Tosh in a caravan?" while another added: "Given we're losing Jimmy and Duncan as it is, I will 100% riot if they just took Tosh from us too."
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