8.0/10921 votesLoading...#1 - Episode 5
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 9/19/2021
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: N/A
7.8/101,282 votesLoading...#2 - Episode 1
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 8/29/2021
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
7.8/101,015 votesLoading...#3 - Episode 2
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 8/30/2021
With Vigil in danger, Amy must fight to continue her investigation. Meanwhile, Kirsten’s enquiries lead to tragedy.
Director: James Strong
Writer: Tom Edge
7.7/10915 votesLoading...#4 - Episode 3
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 9/5/2021
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
7.6/10913 votesLoading...#5 - Episode 4
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 9/12/2021
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
7.6/10889 votesLoading...#6 - Episode 6
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 9/26/2021
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: N/A
7.4/10564 votesLoading...#7 - Episode 1
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 12/10/2023
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
7.3/10397 votesLoading...#8 - Episode 5
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 12/18/2023
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
Writer: Ryan O’Sullivan, Matilda Wnek
7.2/10464 votesLoading...#9 - Episode 2
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 12/11/2023
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
7.2/10431 votesLoading...#10 - Episode 3
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 12/12/2023
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
7.2/10416 votesLoading...#11 - Episode 4
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 12/17/2023
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
7.2/10423 votesLoading...#12 - Episode 6
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 12/19/2023
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
The Best Episodes of Vigil
Every episode of Vigil ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Vigil!
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...
Genres:DramaCrime
Network:BBC One
Best Episodes Summary
"Episode 5" is the best rated episode of "Vigil". It scored 8/10 based on 921 votes. Directed by Isabelle Sieb and written by N/A, it aired on 9/19/2021. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 1".