Vigil (2021)
Overview · Where to watch · Cast & crew · Reviews
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.
- Released: 2021-08-29
- Genres: Drama, Crime
- Seasons: 5, 18 episodes
- Episode length: 58m
- Network: BBC One
- Status: Returning Series
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10 from 286 votes
Created by Tom Edge.
Top cast
- Suranne Jones as Amy Silva
- Rose Leslie as Kirsten Longacre
- Dominic Mafham as Sir Ian Downing
- Steven Miller as Mark Cunningham
Where to watch Vigil
- United States: stream on Peacock Premium, Peacock Premium Plus
- United Kingdom: stream on Sky Go, ITVX Premium; watch free on BBC iPlayer; buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
- India: stream on Lionsgate Play, Lionsgate Play Apple TV Channel, Lionsgate Play Amazon Channel
- Canada: stream on Starz Amazon Channel; watch free on CBC Gem
- Australia: stream on Stan; watch free on SBS On Demand; buy on Apple TV Store, Fetch TV
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