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Vigil

Vigil (2021)

The deeper you go, the darker it gets.

  • 7.2/10 · 286
  • TV-MA
  • Aug 29, 2021
  • 58m
  • 5 seasons · 18 episodes
  • English
  • Returning Series
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The mysterious disappearance of a Scottish fishing trawler and a death on-board the submarine HMS Vigil bring the police into conflict with the Navy and British security services. DCI Amy Silva and DS Kirsten Longacre lead an investigation on land and at sea into a conspiracy that goes to the very heart of Britain’s national security.

Creator
Tom Edge
Starring
Suranne Jones, Rose Leslie, Gary Lewis, Shaun Evans
Network
BBC One
Country
United Kingdom

Seasons

Series 1 · 6 episodes

  1. 1. Episode 1

    Aug 29, 2021 · 58m · ★ 6.7

    When a crew member is found dead aboard the Trident nuclear submarine HMS Vigil, Detective Amy Silva is flown out to investigate.

  2. 2. Episode 2

    Aug 30, 2021 · 58m · ★ 6.6

    With Vigil in danger, Amy must fight to continue her investigation. Meanwhile, Kirsten’s enquiries lead to tragedy.

  3. 3. Episode 3

    Sep 5, 2021 · 58m · ★ 6.3

    Kirsten’s investigation takes her into the heart of Scottish politics, but when she unearths a navy cover-up, it leaves Amy questioning who she can trust on Vigil.

  4. 4. Episode 4

    Sep 12, 2021 · 58m · ★ 5.9

    Kirsten closes in on the killer, but their capture reveals the grave threat that Vigil faces. On the submarine, Amy makes a terrifying discovery.

  5. 5. Episode 5

    Sep 19, 2021 · 58m · ★ 6.7

    Vigil is forced into lockdown as disaster strikes. With communication lost, Kirsten desperately hunts for clues to the source of the threat to Vigil.

  6. 6. Episode 6

    Sep 26, 2021 · 58m · ★ 6.5

    Amy is trapped and running out of time, but will assistance arrive too late? On land, Kirsten chases down the traitor’s accomplice. When the traitor on Vigil puts their plans into action, the crew are forced to fight for their lives.

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Details

First aired
Aug 29, 2021
Last aired
Sep 14, 2026
Status
Returning Series
Languages
English
Production
World Productions, BBC
Keywords
murder, absurd, hilarious, cliché
IMDb
tt11846996

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