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The Worst 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 Worst Episode
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    Vigil Season 3 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    1.0/10(2 votes)

    #1 - 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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  2. Vigil Season 3 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    1.0/10(2 votes)

    #2 - 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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  3. Vigil Season 3 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    3.3/10(3 votes)

    #3 - 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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Vigil Season 3 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    4.9/10(4 votes)

    #4 - 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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  5. Vigil Season 2 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    5.3/10(12 votes)

    #5 - 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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  6. Vigil Season 2 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    5.3/10(12 votes)

    #6 - 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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  7. Vigil Season 2 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    5.3/10(12 votes)

    #7 - 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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  8. Vigil Season 2 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    5.4/10(12 votes)

    #8 - 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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  9. Vigil Season 2 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    5.5/10(12 votes)

    #9 - 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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  10. Vigil Season 2 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    5.5/10(13 votes)

    #10 - 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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  11. Vigil Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    5.8/10(16 votes)

    #11 - 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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  12. Vigil Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    6.3/10(15 votes)

    #12 - 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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  13. Vigil Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    6.4/10(16 votes)

    #13 - 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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  14. Vigil Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    6.4/10(16 votes)

    #14 - 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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  15. Vigil Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    6.5/10(13 votes)

    #15 - 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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  16. Vigil Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    6.7/10(14 votes)

    #16 - 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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Worst Episodes Summary

"Episode 1" is the worst rated episode of "Vigil". It scored 1/10 based on 2 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/30/2026. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Episode 3".