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Season 3 – 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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Sally Autostraddle Sep 30, 2026
Overall, I felt Vigil season 3 was a step up from season 2, thanks largely to returning to its strengths of building tension in interesting places, with a geopolitical spin that mostly falls the right-side of far-fetched. Go to Full Review
Rachel Aroesti Guardian Sep 1, 2026
2/5
What we’re left with is a mystery designed to wrongfoot the viewer to a tedious degree, which plays out over a backdrop of urgent real-world jeopardy. Unfortunately, those two things end up cancelling each other out. Go to Full Review
Carol Midgley The Times (UK) Aug 31, 2026
2/5
Though Jones is a very good actress, Silva isn’t charismatic, strong or likeable enough to be the main character and carry the lead role. Go to Full Review
Barbara Ellen Observer (UK) Sep 8, 2026
The show puts in the effort to be an intellectual thriller, and there is elegant characterisation from Jones and Leslie. It just needs to streamline the plots so viewers can keep up. Go to Full Review
Charlotte Ivers Sunday Times (UK) Sep 8, 2026
I’ve watched so many of these police romps that it’s almost impossible to make me feel any tension. Go to Full Review
Christopher Stevens Daily Mail (UK) Aug 31, 2026
4/5
The unspoilt landscape of Svalbard, with its luminous skies and frozen mountains, has an almost lunar beauty, and gives the drama a special appeal. Go to Full Review
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Audience Reviews

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Gijsbert H @RT61580177 Nov 2, 2026 Such an unbelievable story, no tension. Only the first season was good. See more
Derek W @RT97222958 Oct 8, 2026 You would need to be gormless to find any of the plot that stood up to scrutiny. See more
R T @RT84651360 Oct 6, 2026 Absolutely ludicrous, more plot holes than Swiss cheese, did they research anything ? See more
Ben W @Username618 Oct 1, 2026 But not as bad as Ludwig 2. I went to the arctic during my gap- 2001-2. Hi Pyramiden! Possibly Diabasodden and Ebbadalen. The research station was new. See more
Paul C @RT46678045 Sep 30, 2026 All a bit silly and implausible. And boy did they drag it out. I found half way through the relationship stuff between the two of them gets really wearing. I was keen for the series to finish... See more
Carl L @CarlLoake Sep 28, 2026 Absolutely ridiculous amount of twists to the point where you lose track and it becomes laughable See more
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Vigil — Season 3

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Cast & Crew

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Gareth Bryn

Director

Suranne Jones

Amy Silva

Rose Leslie

Kirsten Longacre

Jeppe Beck Laursen

Henrik Becken

Gary Lewis

Colin Robertson

Dominic Mafham

Sir Ian Downing

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Aug 30, 2026 After the murder of a British citizen in the Arctic, DCI Amy Silva and DI Kirsten Longacre investigate; as Amy looks into a possible conspiracy on Scottish soil, Kirsten comes up against uncooperative Russian inhabitants, who are claiming foul play and obstructing her at every turn; but then they discover a missing person who could set a match to this political tinderbox. Details Episode 2 Aired Aug 31, 2026 Amy is on the clock to save a hostage, while Kirsten navigates international agendas in the Arctic in the hunt for a missing Chinese scientist. Details

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Vigil — Season 3

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Season Info

Director
Gareth Bryn
Executive Producer
Jake Lushington, Tom Edge
Screenwriter
Tom Edge, Polly Buckle
Network
Peacock
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Aug 30, 2026
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