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Vigil

Drama, Thriller, Mystery · 2021 · Rated 7.5/10

Last aired: S3 E6, Episode 6 · 2026-09-13

The deeper you go, the darker it gets. Military investigator DCI Silva fights to uncover conspiracies of silence - but who can she trust?

Cast

Suranne Jones DCI Amy Silva

Rose Leslie DC Kirsten Longacre

Gary Lewis Superintendent Colin Robertson

Dominic Mafham Sir Ian Downing

Shaun Evans Chief Petty Officer Elliot Glover

Anjli Mohindra Lieutenant Tiffany Docherty

Paterson Joseph Captain Neil Newsome

Connor Swindells Lieutenant Simon Hadlow

Adam James Commander Mark Prentice

Lolita Chakrabarti Lieutenant Commander Erin Branning

Lorne MacFadyen Chief Petty Officer Michael Doward

Stephen Dillane Rear Admiral Shaw

Romola Garai Eliza Russell

Dougray Scott Marcus Grainger

Steven Miller Mark Cunningham

Martin Compston Chief Petty Officer Craig Burke

Daniel Portman Gary Walsh

Jeppe Beck Laursen Henrik Becken

Danusia Samal Jasmine Kelly

Tornike Gogrichiani Fyodor Zamorin

Naomi Yang Shen Jia

Jason Tobin Huang Chen

Benjamin Wainwright Oli Pickford

Artur Zai Barrera Garcia

Season 3

Season 1 Season 2 Season 3

E1 Episode 1 2026-08-30 · 57 min 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.

E2 Episode 2 2026-08-30 · 58 min After the kidnap of a government minister, Amy starts connecting the dots between his policy and his abduction as she zeroes in on the kidnapper. Kirsten navigates international agendas in the Arctic in the hunt for a missing Chinese scientist. Faced with an opportunity that could help her solve the case, Kirsten must risk consequences she may not be able to come back from.

E3 Episode 3 2026-09-06 · 57 min Amy arrives to help Kirsten when she is faced with the wrath of the Russians. Determined to clear Kirsten's name, Amy and Kirsten dig into the complex motivations within the hub whilst something more sinister bubbles beneath its surface. The truth of Hodge's murder may be closer to home than they thought, but the situation threatens to combust before they can get to the truth.

E4 Episode 4 2026-09-06 · 58 min In the wake of the hub invasion, Henrik and Kirsten close in on the missing scientist, with Amy not far behind. As tensions rise and new allegiances are formed, the danger of Svalbard's wilderness becomes apparent when a storm closes in. Our detectives must race to stop those with ulterior motives before it is too late, but will their relationship survive this newest hurdle?

E5 Episode 5 2026-09-13 · 56 min The truth of Jia's discovery has dangerous consequences for the team, who have to band together to go on a rescue mission that could spell disaster. As enemies both old and new draw nearer in pursuit of the real prize, loyalties are tested and shocking revelations made. Will Amy and Kirsten unmask the real foe? Or will everything hurtle out of their control?

E6 Episode 6 2026-09-13 · 59 min Amy and Kirsten return to Scotland, only for danger to follow them there. Amy finds herself on the wrong side of the law, and Kirsten puts herself in danger to keep Amy safe and to get to the truth while under immense political pressure and personal jeopardy. Eventually, they will both be faced with the hardest choice of their careers. Will they do the right thing?

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