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The Best Episodes of Vigil

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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Vigil Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    8.0/10(1079 votes)

    #1 - Episode 5

    S1:E5

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

    Director:Isabelle Sieb
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Vigil Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.8/10(1504 votes)

    #2 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

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

    Director:James Strong
    Writer:Tom Edge

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  3. Vigil Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.8/10(1191 votes)

    #3 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

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

    Director:James Strong
    Writer:Tom Edge

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  4. Vigil Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.7/10(1080 votes)

    #4 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    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.

    Director:James Strong
    Writer:Ed MacDonald

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  5. Vigil Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.6/10(1076 votes)

    #5 - Episode 4

    S1:E4

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

    Director:Isabelle Sieb
    Writer:Chandni Lakhani

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  6. Vigil Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    7.6/10(1082 votes)

    #6 - Episode 6

    S1:E6

    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 action, the crew are forced to fight for their lives.

    Director:Isabelle Sieb
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Vigil Season 2 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.3/10(809 votes)

    #7 - Episode 1

    S2:E1

    When a weapons test turns deadly, with allies from the Middle East among the dead, all eyes are on DCI Amy Silva, who tries to ignore the politics to get to the truth.

    Director:Andy De Emmony
    Writer:Tom Edge

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  8. Vigil Season 2 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.3/10(599 votes)

    #8 - Episode 5

    S2:E5

    In the aftermath of a brutal rescue mission, Amy is questioning everything. Kirsten begs her to come home, but Amy can’t let go of her suspicions.

    Director:Andy De Emmony
    Writers:Ryan O’Sullivan, Matilda Wnek

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  9. Vigil Season 2 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.2/10(676 votes)

    #9 - Episode 2

    S2:E2

    After Amy and Kirsten battle for their lives against an armed killer, Amy follows a new lead to the Middle East. She discovers someone on the airbase was complicit in the attack.

    Director:Andy De Emmony
    Writer:Tom Edge

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  10. Vigil Season 2 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.2/10(637 votes)

    #10 - Episode 3

    S2:E3

    When an officer is stabbed on base, Eliza warns Amy to get control of her investigation. Meanwhile, Kirsten uncovers key evidence linking a squadron member to the attack.

    Director:Joss Agnew
    Writer:James Smythe

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  11. Vigil Season 2 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    7.2/10(654 votes)

    #11 - Episode 6

    S2:E6

    Amy finally discovers the full scale of the conspiracy, and she must decide if she is prepared to risk everything to find those responsible.

    Director:Joss Agnew
    Writer:Tom Edge

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  12. Vigil Season 3 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.2/10(282 votes)

    #12 - Episode 1

    S3:E1

    DCI Silva and DI Longacre investigate the murder of a British citizen in the Arctic, but they soon find themselves caught in an escalating political situation.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Vigil Season 3 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.2/10(222 votes)

    #13 - Episode 2

    S3:E2

    Amy is on the clock to save a hostage, while Kirsten navigates international agendas in the Arctic in the hunt for a missing Chinese scientist.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Vigil Season 2 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.1/10(624 votes)

    #14 - Episode 4

    S2:E4

    Amy and Eliza are held hostage by the dissidents at the heart of the investigation, who demand their help to infiltrate the base. Kirsten will do anything to find Amy.

    Director:Andy De Emmony
    Writer:Maryam Hamidi

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  15. Vigil Season 3 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.1/10(199 votes)

    #15 - Episode 3

    S3:E3

    Amy needs to help Kirsten after the death of someone on the hub. She is faced with a ticking clock to clear Kirsten’s name before she is made into a scapegoat.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Vigil Season 3 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    6.8/10(186 votes)

    #16 - Episode 4

    S3:E4

    Henrik and Kirsten close in on the missing Jia, with Amy not far behind. But as tensions rise and new allegiances are formed, the danger of the Arctic wilderness becomes apparent.

    Director:Faye Gilbert
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Vigil Season 3 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    6.7/10(159 votes)

    #17 - Episode 5

    S3:E5

    The truth of Jia’s discovery forces Amy and Kirsten to reassess the situation on Svalbard and embark on a rescue mission that has them facing a new, unexpected danger.

    Director:Faye Gilbert
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Vigil Season 3 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    6.6/10(185 votes)

    #18 - Episode 6

    S3:E6

    Amy finds herself on the wrong side of the law, and Kirsten puts herself in danger to keep Amy safe and get to the truth – leading to the hardest choice of their careers.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 5" is the best rated episode of "Vigil". It scored 8/10 based on 1079 votes. Directed by Isabelle Sieb and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/19/2021. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 1".