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Vigil

Year
2021
Country
GB
Language
en
Genre
Crime, Drama
Runtime
58 min
Rating
7.2/10
Status
Still airing
Seasons
5
Episodes
18
Director
James Strong

Plot Overview

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

BBCWorld ProductionsParamount Pictures

Season & Episode Breakdown

Series 1 6 episodes

When a sailor is found dead on submarine HMS Vigil, DCI Silva uncovers a conspiracy.

  1. 1 Episode 1 2021-08-29
  2. 2 Episode 2 2021-08-30
  3. 3 Episode 3 2021-09-05
  4. 4 Episode 4 2021-09-12
  5. 5 Episode 5 2021-09-19
  6. 6 Episode 6 2021-09-26
Series 2 6 episodes

A weapons test turns deadly, with allies from the Middle East among the dead.

  1. 1 Episode 1 2023-12-10
  2. 2 Episode 2 2023-12-11
  3. 3 Episode 3 2023-12-12
  4. 4 Episode 4 2023-12-17
  5. 5 Episode 5 2023-12-18
  6. 6 Episode 6 2023-12-19
Series 3 6 episodes

Military investigator DCI Silva fights to uncover conspiracies of silence.

  1. 1 Episode 1 2026-08-30
  2. 2 Episode 2 2026-08-31
  3. 3 Episode 3 2026-09-06
  4. 4 Episode 4 2026-09-07
  5. 5 Episode 5 2026-09-13
  6. 6 Episode 6 2026-09-14
Season 4 0 episodes as listed
Season 5 0 episodes as listed

Critical Reception & Ratings

Vigil is rated 7.2 out of 10 by viewers — 287 votes.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is Vigil about?

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 h

How many seasons and episodes does Vigil have?

5 seasons and 18 episodes so far; the series is still airing and episodes are being added.

Is Vigil still airing, and will there be another season?

Still airing. Latest aired: season 3, episode 6 (September 14, 2026). The next episode date has not been announced yet. According to TMDB; data last refreshed October 19, 2026.

Who stars in Vigil?

Suranne Jones, Rose Leslie, Gary Lewis, Orla Russell, Dominic Mafham, Oscar Salem.

Who is the director of Vigil?

James Strong.

When was Vigil released?

2021.

Where can I watch Vigil?

Available on Smart Souq's Smart subscriptions.

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