They watched a fictional detective solve crimes on Shetland, were inspired to move there during a pandemic, lived the reality, and then met the actor who inspired it all. It's like the perfect screenplay - except it actually happened!
This incredible meta-narrative transforms what could have been just another pandemic story into something truly extraordinary - a real-life example of how fiction can inspire reality, how entertainment can become education, and how following your inspiration (even when it comes from a TV show) can lead to life's most meaningful adventures.
The fact that they actually met Doug Henshall while he was filming in their new homeland adds a layer of poetic justice that feels almost too perfect to be true - but it is true, making their story even more compelling and inspiring for anyone wondering if they should follow their own unconventional dreams.