Vigil
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The mysterious disappearance of a Scottish fishing trawler and a death on-board a Trident nuclear submarine bring the police into conflict with the Navy and British security services. DCI Amy Silva leads an investigation on land and at sea into a conspiracy that threatens the very heart of Britain’s nuclear deterrent.
Release Date: August 29, 2021
Phase: Continuing
Classification: TV-MA
Average Runtime: 57m
Network: BBC One
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- Seasons
- 01
- 02
August 29, 2021
When a crew member is found dead on board the Trident nuclear submarine HMS Vigil, police in Scotland are called in to investigate. The catch? The UK's nuclear deterrent must remain unbroken, so the submarine stays on patrol and Detective Chief Inspector Amy Silva must go aboard to begin an investigation.Although the death was written off as an accidental overdose, Amy suspects foul play. But when the crew close ranks in the face of Amy's questioning, a new threat overshadows her inquiry.
December 10, 2023
In a brand-new investigation, DCI Amy Silva and DI Kirsten Longacre enter the world of drone warfare to catch a killer. Following multiple unexplained fatalities at a Scottish military facility, Silva and Longacre are tasked with uncovering the cause. Entering the hostile and closed ranks of the air force, the pair must face the deadly warfare of tomorrow as they fight for their own future.
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DCI Amy Silva and DI Kirsten Longacre's new case takes them to a remote Arctic research station, where a member of a covert British special forces mission has been shot dead.Amy and Kirsten will need to catch the killer and diffuse a potential international confrontation, driven by a land-grab for energy and resources in the changing polar climate, with both their careers and relationship on the line.
August 29, 2021
01. Episode 1
When a crew member is found dead onboard the Trident nuclear submarine HMS Vigil, the Scottish Police are called on to investigate. The catch? The UK's nuclear deterrent must remain unbroken, so the submarine stays on patrol and Detective Chief Inspector Amy Silva must go aboard to investigate.Although the death has been written off as an accidental overdose, Amy suspects foul play. But the crew close ranks in the face of Amy's questioning, and a new threat overshadows her inquiry.
August 30, 2021
02. Episode 2
Vigil's reactor shutdown leaves the submarine exposed and the crew racing to repair the fault. Kirsten uncovers a feud among the Vigil crewmates, leading Amy to question whether her investigation has been deliberately obstructed. A hard-won breakthrough leads Amy to believe she finally has the killer in her sights, only for surprising new evidence to cast doubt on her theory. On land, Kirsten's investigation leads to tragedy.
September 5, 2021
03. Episode 3
Kirsten believes the murders were part of a coordinated attack. Her investigation takes her into the heart of Scottish politics and the naval cover up of a near catastrophe in the US. Amy starts to question who she can trust on Vigil, when a message from Kirsten makes her realise she is being deliberately undermined.
September 12, 2021
04. Episode 4
Amy confronts one of the crew with her discoveries about their deception, but with her mental health suffering, questions are asked about her fitness to investigate. On land, Kirsten refuses to bow to pressure from the authorities and has concerns that they are orchestrating a cover up. Amy uncovers terrifying new information about someone aboard Vigil. Kirsten closes in on the killer, but their capture reveals the grave threat that Vigil faces.
September 19, 2021
05. Episode 5
Vigil is forced into lockdown as disaster strikes. With hostile boats tracking the submarine and communications down, Vigil's crew have to navigate this crisis alone. Kirsten desperately hunts for clues to reveal the source of the threat to Vigil, but with no word from the boat, she fears for Amy's safety. Amy's quest to uncover the truth places her in grave danger.
September 26, 2021
06. 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.
December 10, 2023
01. Episode 1
When a British Air Force weapons test goes disastrously wrong, DCI Amy Silva is called in to investigate. With seven military personnel dead, two from Britain's allies in the Middle East, Amy finds herself caught in the crosshairs of a fraught international incident. The Air Force think they have the guilty party in custody and push for Amy and DI Kirsten Longacre to close the case. But Amy isn't convinced.
December 10, 2023
02. Episode 2
Amy and Kirsten are battling for their lives against a ruthless armed killer. They manage to escape. Following new evidence, the case takes a turn. Amy must go to the Air Force base in the Middle East. There, she learns someone on the base was complicit in the attack. Meanwhile, in Scotland, Kirsten hunts down Chapman's killer, determined not to let her pregnancy get in the way of her mission.
December 10, 2023
03. Episode 3
Following the stabbing of an officer on the base, Eliza warns Amy to get control of her investigation. Amy must find the traitor in the ranks of the Air Force. Kirsten, now working with MI5 partner Ramsay, uncovers key evidence linking a squadron member to the attack. With the force running out of leads on Chapman's killer, Kirsten follows a hunch. Amy takes a grave risk that puts her in jeopardy.
December 17, 2023
04. Episode 4
Amy and Eliza come face to face with the dissident group at the heart of the investigation, and are held hostage. What's worse, they are told they have to help a member of the group infiltrate the base. Desperate to find Amy, Kirsten will go to any length, even if it breaks her own moral code, to track her down. Meanwhile, Amy and Eliza have no choice but to find a way to escape, despite the risks.
December 17, 2023
05. Episode 5
In the aftermath of a brutal rescue mission Amy is questioning everything. She is convinced that what she's believed up until now has been a lie, but all the evidence points the other way. With Amy completely isolated, Kirsten begs her to come home, but Amy can't let go of her suspicions. Despite huge pressure from above, Amy refuses to leave Wudyan, putting herself in grave danger.
December 17, 2023
06. Episode 6
With one person dead, and another injured on board, as Amy flies home, she is left scrambling for answers. Running out of options, Kirsten agrees to meet with Sutherland, putting herself in even greater danger. When Amy discovers the full scale of the conspiracy, she must decide if she is prepared to risk everything to find those responsible.
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Reviewer:
Peter McGinn
Date:
October 17, 2021
I tried this show mainly because I have liked Suranne Jones in just about everything she has been in since she exploded onto Coronation Street many years ago. That is a tribute to her not just as an actress, but also as someone who seems to always choose good projects. The relationship between her character and DS Longacre, shown almost entirely in flashback memories, comes across now and then as cliched, but not enough to put me off. I like how they use it to allow Longacre to get information to Suranne’s character using a sort of memory code to get past those who are monitoring their messages. I couldn’t help but notice that on a certain website I won’t name, even though this show received the excellent rating it deserves, there were a lot of 1 star ratings in the reviews. Some of them due to the diversity of the cast. Even though most of us have been more than ready to let go of the 50 years of role domination by white, straight men (of which I should note I am all three), there is that low percentage of haters who can’t let go, however reasonable they try to sound in their one- or two-sentence rants. There were also complaints that the extreme sabotage problems that come up would never all happen to a single submarine. But this is fiction and if they want to go the explosive cliffhanger route instead of using a slow burning plot, I am okay with it. One person even said that details were all wrong for the military branch. Sorry, but my liking a show doesn’t depend on them wearing the right hats for their ranks. Anyway, it was entertaining, which is what I look for in, ah, entertainment.
Rating:
9.0