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About Vigil

Vigil is a drama and crime TV series that premiered on BBC One on August 29, 2021. It has 5 seasons and 18 episodes so far and is still airing new episodes. The latest episode, Season 3 Episode 6, aired on September 14, 2026.

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.

  • Drama
  • Crime

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Episodes

18 episodes · 5 seasons

Series 1

2021 · 6 episodes · Last episode: 5 years ago

When a sailor is found dead on submarine HMS Vigil, DCI Silva uncovers a conspiracy.

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    6. Episode 6

    Finale

    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.

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    5. 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.

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    4. 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.

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    3. 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 on Vigil.

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    2. Episode 2

    With Vigil in danger, Amy must fight to continue her investigation. Meanwhile, Kirsten’s enquiries lead to tragedy.

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    1. Episode 1

    When a crew member is found dead aboard the Trident nuclear submarine HMS Vigil, Detective Amy Silva is flown out to investigate.

Series 2

2023 · 6 episodes · Last episode: 2 years ago

A weapons test turns deadly, with allies from the Middle East among the dead.

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    6. Episode 6

    Finale

    Amy finally discovers the full scale of the conspiracy, and she must decide if she is prepared to risk everything to find those responsible.

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    5. 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 suspicions.

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    4. 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 do anything to find Amy.

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    3. 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 to the attack.

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    2. 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 the airbase was complicit in the attack.

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    1. 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 ignore the politics to get to the truth.

Series 3

2026 · 6 episodes · Last episode: 1 month ago

Military investigator DCI Silva fights to uncover conspiracies of silence.

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    6. Episode 6

    Finale

    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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    5. Episode 5

    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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    4. Episode 4

    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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    3. Episode 3

    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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    2. Episode 2

    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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    1. Episode 1

    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.

Vigil Season 4 release dates →

Episodes for this season haven't been announced yet.

Vigil Season 5 release dates →

Episodes for this season haven't been announced yet.

Cast & crew

Created by Tom Edge

  • Hiba Medina

    Hiba Medina

    Sabiha Chapman

  • Craig Anthony-Kelly

    Craig Anthony-Kelly

    Gunner Patrick

  • Martin Bell

    Martin Bell

    Gunner Jansen

  • Jack Hesketh

    Jack Hesketh

    Gunner Simmonds

  • Shannon Hayes

    Shannon Hayes

    Nicole Lawson

  • Anders Hayward

    Anders Hayward

    Colin Dixon

  • Nebras Jamali

    Nebras Jamali

    Ali Bilali

  • Angus Yellowlees

    Angus Yellowlees

    Clothier

  • Tommy Sim'aan

    Firas Zaman

  • Orla Russell

    Poppy Silva

  • Jordan Young

    Jordan Young

    Compton

  • David Elliot

    David Elliot

    Ross Sutherland

  • Noof Ousellam

    Noof Ousellam

    Paul Townsend

  • Tania Rodrigues

    Emma Millington

  • Dominic Mafham

    Dominic Mafham

    Sir Ian Downing

  • Nowras Tharb

    Wudyani Airport Officer

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When did the latest episode of Vigil come out?

The most recent episode of Vigil, Season 3 Episode 6, aired on September 14, 2026.

How many seasons of Vigil are there?

Vigil has 5 seasons with 18 episodes in total.

When did Vigil first air?

Vigil first aired on BBC One on August 29, 2021.

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