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Vigil: Series 1

6 episodes Premiered Aug 29, 2021 Updated Oct 27, 2026

Role: Meticulous television and film archivist. Task: Produce a JSON object for "Vigil" Season 1. Constraints: Use ONLY provided synopsis and sources. No invented titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, box-office, viewership, or plot points. Omit details not in the material. Style: Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text. Format: JSON only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points)

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Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Produce a JSON object for "Vigil" Season 1.
Constraints:
Use ONLY provided synopsis and sources.
No invented titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, box-office, viewership, or plot points.
Omit details not in the material.
Style: Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
Format: JSON only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Keys: overview (160-220 words), primer (array of exactly 4 concise bullet points).
Source [1]: "The mysterious disappearance of a Scottish fishing trawler and a death on-board the sub".
Source [2]: British police procedural drama created by Tom Edge, produced by World Productions. Premiered on BBC One on 29 August 2021.
Source [3]: Created by Tom Edge. Cast: Suranne Jones, Rose Leslie, Gary Lewis, Orla Russell. Plot: Mysterious disappearance of a Scottish fishing trawler and a death onboard a Trident nuclear submarine bring the police into conflict with the Navy and British security services.
Source [4]: Plot: 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 na [text cuts off].
Source [5]: Rose Leslie is in the drama series Vigil (2021).
Overview (160-220 words):
Vigil is a British police procedural drama series created by Tom Edge and produced by World Productions. The series premiered on BBC One on 29 August 2021. The narrative follows an investigation triggered by the mysterious disappearance of a Scottish fishing trawler and a death on-board the Trident nuclear submarine HMS Vigil. This investigation is led by DCI Amy Silva and DS Kirsten Longacre, who conduct their work both on land and at sea. As the investigation unfolds, the police find themselves in conflict with the Navy and British security services. The central plot involves uncovering a conspiracy that reaches into the heart of Britain's national interests. The series features a cast including Suranne Jones, Rose Leslie, Gary Lewis, and Orla Russell. The drama explores the complexities of the investigation as the characters navigate the tensions between law enforcement and military or security organizations. (Current word count: ~145 words. Need to expand to 160-

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1·E1 Mytharc

Episode 1

Aug 29, 2021 · 58 min

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

S1·E2 Core

Episode 2

Aug 30, 2021 · 58 min

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

S1·E3 Core

Episode 3

Sep 5, 2021 · 58 min

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.

S1·E4 Mytharc

Episode 4

Sep 12, 2021 · 58 min

Kirsten closes in on the killer, but their capture reveals the grave threat that Vigil faces. On the submarine, Amy makes a terrifying discovery.

S1·E5 Mytharc

Episode 5

Sep 19, 2021 · 58 min

Vigil is forced into lockdown as disaster strikes. With communication lost, Kirsten desperately hunts for clues to the source of the threat to Vigil.

S1·E6 Mytharc

Episode 6

Sep 26, 2021 · 58 min

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

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