Vigil 2021

Overview

Vigil is a British television drama series that aired in 2021. The show centers on a complex investigation involving the disappearance of a Scottish fishing trawler and a death that occurs aboard the submarine HMS Vigil. These interconnected events bring law enforcement into direct conflict with the Royal Navy and various British security services. Detective Chief Inspector Amy Silva and Detective Sergeant Kirsten Longacre lead the investigative team, pursuing leads both on land and at sea. The series explores the tension between civilian police authority and military jurisdiction as the investigation unfolds. The storyline involves a conspiracy that reaches into the highest levels of Britain's national security apparatus. The show examines themes of institutional conflict, naval operations, and the complexities of investigating crimes that span both civilian and military domains. The investigation ultimately reveals connections that go beyond the initial incidents, touching on matters of national importance and security.