TV series
Vigil
2021–, English, on BBC One. Created by Tom Edge.
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.
- Seasons
- 5
- Episodes
- 18
- Episode length
- 58 min
- Status
- Still running
Worth the Hype
Clear your evening for this.
7.2/10 from 289 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch
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Lionsgate Play Apple TV Channel
Lionsgate Play Amazon ChannelAvailability in India. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Latest episode
S3 E6: Episode 6
Aired 14 September 2026
Seasons 3
Cast & crew
- Tom EdgeCreator
- Suranne JonesAmy Silva · 18 ep
- Rose LeslieKirsten Longacre · 18 ep
- Gary LewisColin Robertson · 15 ep
- Orla RussellPoppy Silva · 13 ep
- Dominic MafhamSir Ian Downing · 8 ep
- Oscar SalemCaptain Sattam Abdul Kader · 6 ep
- Shaun EvansGlover · 6 ep
- Paterson JosephNewsome · 6 ep
- Adam JamesPrentice · 6 ep
- Connor SwindellsHadlow · 6 ep
- Lolita ChakrabartiBranning · 6 ep
- Anjli MohindraTiffany Docherty · 6 ep
Details
- First aired
- 29 August 2021
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-MA
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Vigil: quick answers
Is Vigil worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 289 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of Vigil are there?
Vigil has 5 seasons and 18 episodes, about 58 minutes each.
Is Vigil finished?
Vigil is still listed as returning series; no new episode date is announced yet.
Where can I watch Vigil?
Vigil is streaming on Lionsgate Play, Lionsgate Play Apple TV Channel, Lionsgate Play Amazon Channel.
Is Vigil suitable for kids?
Vigil is rated TV-MA. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like Vigil?
If you liked Vigil, try The Devil's Hour, Grosse Pointe Garden Society, Bad Girls.
Who created Vigil?
Vigil was created by Tom Edge and stars Suranne Jones, Rose Leslie, Gary Lewis.