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Vigil

Vigil

The deeper you go, the darker it gets.

TV-MA2021•58m•7.2/10
DramaCrime

Ratings

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7.2/10(244)

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.

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Production

World Productions, BBC

Language

EN

Status

Returning Series

First Aired

August 29, 2021

Last Aired

December 19, 2023

Networks

BBC One

Created By

Tom Edge

Trailers & Videos

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Episode 1
E1
Episode 1
Air date: 2021-08-29
When a crew member is found dead aboard the Trident nuclear submarine HMS Vigil, Detective Amy Silva is flown out to investigate.
Episode 2
E2
Episode 2
Air date: 2021-08-30
With Vigil in danger, Amy must fight to continue her investigation. Meanwhile, Kirsten’s enquiries lead to tragedy.
Episode 3
E3
Episode 3
Air date: 2021-09-05
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.
Episode 4
E4
Episode 4
Air date: 2021-09-12
Kirsten closes in on the killer, but their capture reveals the grave threat that Vigil faces. On the submarine, Amy makes a terrifying discovery.
Episode 5
E5
Episode 5
Air date: 2021-09-19
Vigil is forced into lockdown as disaster strikes. With communication lost, Kirsten desperately hunts for clues to the source of the threat to Vigil.
Episode 6
E6
Episode 6
Air date: 2021-09-26
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.

Cast

Suranne Jones

Suranne Jones

DCI Amy Silva

Rose Leslie

Rose Leslie

DS Kirsten Longacre

Romola Garai

Romola Garai

Eliza Russell

Gary Lewis

Gary Lewis

DSU Colin Robertson

Chris Jenks

Chris Jenks

Callum Barker

Jonathan Ajayi

Jonathan Ajayi

Wes Harper

Amir El-Masry

Amir El-Masry

Daniel Ramsay

Oscar Salem

Oscar Salem

Captain Sattam Abdul Kader

Dougray Scott

Dougray Scott

Marcus Grainger

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