Episode 1
Episode 1
When a crew member is found dead aboard the Trident nuclear submarine HMS Vigil, Detective Amy Silva is flown out to investigate.
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TV series
Vigil
2021TV-MA2 seasons7.2 / 10
The deeper you go, the darker it gets.
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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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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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.
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Episode 2
Episode 2
With Vigil in danger, Amy must fight to continue her investigation. Meanwhile, Kirsten’s enquiries lead to tragedy.
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Episode 3
Episode 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.
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Episode 4
Episode 4
Kirsten closes in on the killer, but their capture reveals the grave threat that Vigil faces. On the submarine, Amy makes a terrifying discovery.
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Episode 5
Episode 5
Vigil is forced into lockdown as disaster strikes. With communication lost, Kirsten desperately hunts for clues to the source of the threat to Vigil.
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Episode 6
Episode 6
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.
Where to watch VigilEpisode information updated Jul 22, 2026
More about Vigil
Cast
Suranne JonesDCI Amy Silva
Rose LeslieDS Kirsten Longacre
Shaun EvansElliot Glover
Romola GaraiEliza Russell
Anjli MohindraTiffany Docherty
Martin CompstonCraig Burke
Gary LewisDSU Colin Robertson
Paterson JosephCommander NewsomeCredits
- Created by
- Tom Edge
- Written by
- Tom Edge, Ed MacDonald, Maryam Hamidi, Matilda Wnek, Ryan O’Sullivan, Chandni Lakhani, James Smythe
Production details
- Status
- Returning Series
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 12
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
BBC OneUnited Kingdom
World ProductionsUnited Kingdom
BBCUnited Kingdom
Themes
murder
