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Vigil

2021 Returning Series 58m episodes

7.2/10 295 votes

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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
Cast:: Suranne Jones, Rose Leslie, Dominic Mafham, Steven Miller
Language:: English
Country:: United Kingdom
Network:: BBC One

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Seasons

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Series 3

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E01

Episode 1

★ 5.2

Episode 1

2026-08-30 · 57m

DCI Silva and DI Longacre investigate the murder of a British citizen in the Arctic, but they soon find themselves caught in an escalating political situation.

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E02

Episode 2

★ 6.1

Episode 2

2026-08-31 · 58m

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.

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E03

Episode 3

★ 5.0

Episode 3

2026-09-06 · 57m

Amy needs to help Kirsten after the death of someone on the hub. She is faced with a ticking clock to clear Kirsten’s name before she is made into a scapegoat.

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E04

Episode 4

★ 4.6

Episode 4

2026-09-07 · 58m

Henrik and Kirsten close in on the missing Jia, with Amy not far behind. But as tensions rise and new allegiances are formed, the danger of the Arctic wilderness becomes apparent.

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E05

Episode 5

★ 6.4

Episode 5

2026-09-13 · 56m

The truth of Jia’s discovery forces Amy and Kirsten to reassess the situation on Svalbard and embark on a rescue mission that has them facing a new, unexpected danger.

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E06

Episode 6

★ 8.3

Episode 6

2026-09-14 · 59m

Amy finds herself on the wrong side of the law, and Kirsten puts herself in danger to keep Amy safe and get to the truth – leading to the hardest choice of their careers.

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