Vigil_
"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.
Created By
Tom Edge
Network
BBC One
Episodes
12
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
C
Club Illico
1 country
Starz Amazon Channel
1 country
C
CBC Gem
FREE
1 country
L
Lionsgate Play
1 country
Britbox Apple TV Channel
1 country
SBS On Demand
FREE
1 country
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Overview
Vigil has 2 seasons with 12 episodes spanning 2021-2023.
Rating
Vigil holds a 7.2/10 rating based on 243 votes.
Year context
Vigil first aired 5 years ago in 2021.
CAST (9)
Suranne Jones
DCI Amy Silva
Rose Leslie
DS Kirsten Longacre
Romola Garai
Eliza Russell
Gary Lewis
DSU Colin Robertson
Chris Jenks
Callum Barker
Jonathan Ajayi
Wes Harper
Amir El-Masry
Daniel Ramsay
Oscar Salem
Captain Sattam Abdul Kader
Dougray Scott
Marcus Grainger
SEASONS (2 seasons, 12 episodes)
SEASON 1Series 1
01
Episode 1
When a crew member is found dead aboard the Trident nuclear submarine HMS Vigil, Detective Amy Silva is flown out to investigate.
02
Episode 2
With Vigil in danger, Amy must fight to continue her investigation. Meanwhile, Kirsten’s enquiries lead to tragedy.
03
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…
04
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.
05
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.
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…
SEASON 2Series 2
01
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…
02
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…
03
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…
04
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…
05
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…
06
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.
SERIES INFO
2
Seasons
12
Episodes
58 min/ep
Per Episode
Returning Series
Status
CREW
Creator
Tom Edge
NETWORKS (1)
BBC One
DETAILS
First Aired
Status
Returning Series
Seasons
2
Episodes
12
Episode Length
58 min/ep
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.2/10 (243 votes)
Popularity
4
IMDB
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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 heart of Britain’s national security.
Where can I watch Vigil?
Vigil is available on Club Illico, Starz Amazon Channel, CBC Gem, Lionsgate Play, Britbox Apple TV Channel . Availability varies by region.
How many seasons does Vigil have?
Vigil has 2 seasons with 12 episodes total.
Who created Vigil?
Vigil was created by Tom Edge.
Who stars in Vigil?
The cast of Vigil includes Suranne Jones, Rose Leslie, Romola Garai, Gary Lewis, Chris Jenks.
What is the rating of Vigil?
Vigil has a rating of 7.2 out of 10 based on 243 votes on TMDB.
Is Vigil still running?
Vigil is currently active with a status of "Returning Series."
GENRES (2)
Drama
Crime
