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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 Sep 2, 2026
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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.
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Episode 1
When a weapons test turns deadly, with allies from the Middle East among the dead, all eyes are on DCI Amy Silva, who tries to ignore the politics to get to the truth.
Directed by Andy De EmmonyWritten by Tom EdgeGuest stars Hiba Medina, Craig Anthony-Kelly, Martin Bell, Jack Hesketh, Shannon Hayes, Anders Hayward, Nebras Jamali, Angus Yellowlees
Episode 2
After Amy and Kirsten battle for their lives against an armed killer, Amy follows a new lead to the Middle East. She discovers someone on the airbase was complicit in the attack.
Directed by Andy De EmmonyWritten by Tom EdgeGuest stars Hiba Medina, Shannon Hayes, Nebras Jamali, Orla Russell, Jordan Young, David Elliot, Noof Ousellam, Tania Rodrigues
Episode 3
When an officer is stabbed on base, Eliza warns Amy to get control of her investigation. Meanwhile, Kirsten uncovers key evidence linking a squadron member to the attack.
Directed by Joss AgnewWritten by James SmytheGuest stars Hiba Medina, Shannon Hayes, Nebras Jamali, Jordan Young, David Elliot, Noof Ousellam, Malek Alkoni, Armin Karima
Episode 4
Amy and Eliza are held hostage by the dissidents at the heart of the investigation, who demand their help to infiltrate the base. Kirsten will do anything to find Amy.
Directed by Andy De EmmonyWritten by Maryam HamidiGuest stars Shannon Hayes, Nebras Jamali, Angus Yellowlees, Tommy Sim'aan, Orla Russell, Malek Alkoni, Khalid Laith, Kamal Mustaffai
Episode 5
In the aftermath of a brutal rescue mission, Amy is questioning everything. Kirsten begs her to come home, but Amy can’t let go of her suspicions.
Directed by Andy De EmmonyWritten by Ryan O’Sullivan, Matilda WnekGuest stars Shannon Hayes, Nebras Jamali, Angus Yellowlees, Tommy Sim'aan, Orla Russell, David Elliot, Steven Elder, Kim Allan
Episode 6
Amy finally discovers the full scale of the conspiracy, and she must decide if she is prepared to risk everything to find those responsible.
Directed by Joss AgnewWritten by Tom EdgeGuest stars Hiba Medina, Nebras Jamali, Tommy Sim'aan, Orla Russell, David Elliot, Noof Ousellam, Dominic Mafham, Naomi Stirrat
Episode information updated Sep 15, 2026
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 Newsome
BBC OneUnited Kingdom
World ProductionsUnited Kingdom
BBCUnited Kingdom
