As of July 2026, Vigil Season 1 aired in 2021 with 6 episodes — streaming now on Peacock Premium. Full episode guide and where to watch below.
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Vigil Season 1

2021 6 Episodes Drama · Crime ⭐ 7/10

Vigil Season 1 has quietly become one of the more dependable crime dramas currently available on and . The show says what it needs to say in a single season, no filler. 262 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Suranne Jones sets the tone, and the ensemble matches it scene for scene. There is no real reason to keep putting it off.

There is a reason Vigil Season 1 keeps coming up in conversation. The plotting gives Vigil Season 1 its backbone, but it is the characters you come back for. Season 1 of Vigil includes 6 episodes. It aired from August 2021 to September 2021. This season stars Suranne Jones, Rose Leslie and Shaun Evans. Suranne Jones and Rose Leslie lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 2021. Vigil Season 1 is at its best in the quiet scenes between the plot beats, where the character work actually happens. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

If you cannot walk away from a good mystery, Vigil Season 1 will keep you hooked. It rewards viewers regardless of what else is in their watch history. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch if your schedule allows. Watch Suranne Jones work — it is a masterclass in the genre. Few crime dramas earn their twists this consistently.

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🎬 Vigil Season 1 — Episode Guide

E1
Episode 1
2021-08-29
When a crew member is found dead aboard the Trident nuclear submarine HMS Vigil, Detective Amy Silva is flown out to investigate.
E2
Episode 2
2021-08-30
With Vigil in danger, Amy must fight to continue her investigation. Meanwhile, Kirsten’s enquiries lead to tragedy.
E3
Episode 3
2021-09-05
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.
E4
Episode 4
2021-09-12
Kirsten closes in on the killer, but their capture reveals the grave threat that Vigil faces. On the submarine, Amy makes a terrifying discovery.
E5
Episode 5
2021-09-19
Vigil is forced into lockdown as disaster strikes. With communication lost, Kirsten desperately hunts for clues to the source of the threat to Vigil.
E6
Episode 6
2021-09-26
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.

🎭 Cast of Vigil Season 1

Suranne Jones
Suranne Jones
DCI Amy Silva
Rose Leslie
Rose Leslie
DS Kirsten Longacre
Shaun Evans
Shaun Evans
Elliot Glover
Anjli Mohindra
Anjli Mohindra
Tiffany Docherty
Martin Compston
Martin Compston
Craig Burke
Gary Lewis
Gary Lewis
DSU Colin Robertson
Paterson Joseph
Paterson Joseph
Commander Newsome
Connor Swindells
Connor Swindells
Simon Hadlow
Adam James
Adam James
Lt Commander Mark Prentice
Lolita Chakrabarti
Lolita Chakrabarti
Branning

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