The setting alternates between the claustrophobic environment of the submarine and the Clyde coast west of Glasgow, utilizing coastal Gothic tropes to heighten the sense of unease.
The drama is primarily set aboard the fictional HMS Vigil , a Trident Vanguard-class nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine. The narrative follows Detective Chief Inspector (DCI) Amy Silva of the Scottish Police Service, who is sent to the submarine to investigate a suspicious death following the disappearance of a Scottish fishing trawler. Narrative and Themes Vigil (2021)
Academic analysis suggests that while Vigil reproduces some official narratives regarding national security, it also provides a "thinking space" for critical engagement with contemporary representations of nuclear weapons. Narrative and Themes Academic analysis suggests that while
The investigation brings DCI Silva into contact with various groups, including high-level politicians and anti-nuclear activists, highlighting the domestic political entanglements of the nuclear program. Production and Impact Genre: Crime investigation / Police procedural. Production Report: Vigil (2021) Vigil is a six-part
Production Report: Vigil (2021) Vigil is a six-part British police procedural television series created by Tom Edge and produced by World Productions. It premiered on BBC One in August 2021. Series Overview