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Season 1 – Vigil

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A police investigation collides with the security services and the Royal Navy in an atmospheric mystery from the makers of "Line of Duty," in which a fishing trawler's inexplicable disappearance leads investigators below the waves into a shadowy world of intrigue. When a crew member is found dead aboard the Trident nuclear submarine HMS Vigil, the Scottish police begin an inquiry. The Vigil must remain on patrol in order to maintain the UK's nuclear deterrent, so Detective Amy Silva is forced to join the crew on board to conduct her investigation. Meanwhile, Detective Kirsten Longacre follows leads back on land. As the two pursue parallel trails, the case grows more sinister and broadens to include the highest levels of government and the British navy.
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Vigil — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Vigil is ludicrous just as often as it is suspenseful, but a committed cast and pulpy pace make it worth diving in.

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John Anderson Wall Street Journal 12/23/2021
One of the better thriller series of the year and one in which a tangled web of intrigues is made as believable as the fathomless ability of humans to complicate a situation -- at least long enough to last a satisfying six episodes. Go to Full Review John Doyle Globe and Mail 12/04/2021
The confined-space aspect is used to wonderful effect, the characters are engaging and, you know, if you throw in a Russian submarine, too, you've got a killer, six-part thriller. Go to Full Review Carol Midgley The Times (UK) 10/20/2021
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The most credible thing that came out of anyone's mouth was Suranne Jones's post-traumatic vomit. Harsh, yes, but as the closing credits rolled I had many questions, chief among them: after six long hours, was that it? Go to Full Review Hannah Brown Jerusalem Post 03/21/2022
An exciting, twisty thriller in an unusual setting... Go to Full Review Victoria Brownworth Bay Area Reporter 01/14/2022
This is a visually beautiful series with keen direction by James Strong and Isabelle Sieb. Go to Full Review Michael Baumann The Ringer 01/13/2022
As much as Vigil captivated British TV audiences with its superb acting and exciting twists, its most important contribution was bringing the submarine out of a 30-year voyage to the depths of cultural irrelevancy. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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B C @That_Brett 05/02/2024 Show is pretty good. Is Rose Leslie the worst actor ever? Yes, I think so. Haha See more Molly M 02/29/2024 Love the character. Love the suspense. It just keeps getting better. Hurry up and announce season 3 so we have something to look forward to! See more Barbara F 02/20/2024 Fascinating show! The story unfolds with with 2 lines of the investigation taking place simultaneously on land and onboard. See more Matthew S 02/19/2024 Season 1 is a great series. Exciting and military focused. Very intriguing as is season 2! See more Marianna K 01/22/2024 For a thriller that should've been fast paced I thought this dragged a bit, and by episode 4 I was quite bored and wishing it would get to the end. I found it hard to care much about any of the characters apart from the two police detectives. Hard to pinpoint exactly why it felt so dull. See more Kat H 12/30/2023 After watching the first episode for about half an hour, I switched over. I didn't like the acting at all. See more Read all reviews
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Suranne Jones

Amy Silva

Rose Leslie

Kirsten Longacre

Shaun Evans

Glover

Paterson Joseph

Newsome

Adam James

Prentice

Connor Swindells

Hadlow

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Aug 29, 2021 When a crew member's death on the Trident nuclear submarine HMS Vigil is written off as an accidental overdose, Detective Amy Silva boards the vessel to investigate suspicions of foul play. Details Episode 2 Aired Aug 30, 2021 When the Vigil's reactor shutdown leaves the submarine exposed and the crew racing to repair the fault, Amy must fight to continue her investigation; Kirsten's inquiries lead to tragedy. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 5, 2021 Kirsten believes the murders were part of a coordinated attack, and her investigation takes her into the heart of Scottish politics; after she discovers a Navy cover-up, Amy questions who she can trust. Details Episode 4 Aired Sep 12, 2021 Kirsten closes in on the killer, but their capture reveals the grave threat that the Vigil faces; Amy uncovers terrifying new information about someone aboard the submarine. Details Episode 5 Aired Sep 19, 2021 The Vigil is forced into lockdown as disaster strikes, and the crew navigates the crisis alone; with communication lost, Kirsten desperately hunts for clues to the source of the threat; Amy's quest to uncover the truth places her in grave danger. Details Episode 6 Aired Sep 26, 2021 Amy is trapped and running out of time; on land, Kirsten chases down the traitor's accomplice; when the traitor's plans unfold aboard the Vigil, the crew is forced to fight for their lives. Details

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Season Info

Director
James Strong, Isabelle Sieb
Screenwriter
Tom Edge, Chandni Lakhani
Network
Peacock
Genre
Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Aug 29, 2021
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