Vigil

Synopsis

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.

First Air Date: 2021-08-29

Last Air Date: 2023-12-19

Number of Seasons: 2

Number of Episodes: 12

Created By: Tom Edge

Networks: BBC One

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Top Cast

Suranne Jones as DCI Amy Silva
Rose Leslie as DS Kirsten Longacre
Gary Lewis as DSU Colin Robertson
Shaun Evans as Elliot Glover
Romola Garai as Eliza Russell
Anjli Mohindra as Tiffany Docherty
Martin Compston as Craig Burke
Paterson Joseph as Commander Newsome
Chris Jenks as Callum Barker
Connor Swindells as Simon Hadlow

Seasons

Series 1 (2021)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Episode 1 (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.
Ep. 2: Episode 2 (2021-08-30)

With Vigil in danger, Amy must fight to continue her investigation. Meanwhile, Kirsten’s enquiries lead to tragedy.
Ep. 3: Episode 3 (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.
Ep. 4: Episode 4 (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.
Ep. 5: Episode 5 (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.
Ep. 6: Episode 6 (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.