(2021) - Vigil
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
The show serves as a site for public knowledge and discourse regarding nuclear weapons, specifically the UK's Trident program. It explores the "paradox of watchfulness," where the submarine represents both protection and the potential for total destruction. Vigil (2021)
The series explores the complex intersections between the police, the Royal Navy, and the British intelligence services. Key themes and narrative elements include: The drama is primarily set aboard the fictional