Avid American fan of the series, we have watched seasons 1-7 in their entirety a number of times and LOVED Dougie Henshaw. Also huge, huge fan of Ashley Jensen but had misgivings about her in the role replacing Henshaw.
Having said all that, Season 8 — second episode just dropped this morning— is smashing. Phyllis Logan is just brilliant and Jamie Sives along with all the Shetland regulars= great acting Love the pace of the show, the editing, scenery, music. We hung on every second.
This is not a case of who does it better. Different but wonderful.