(2021) | Vigil

A central plot point involves the tension of a potential infiltration of the submarine by a foreign power, challenging the perceived safety and viability of the nuclear deterrent.

The series explores the complex intersections between the police, the Royal Navy, and the British intelligence services. Key themes and narrative elements include: Vigil (2021)

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 A central plot point involves the tension of

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 It premiered on BBC One in August 2021

Originally aired on BBC One and available for streaming on BBC iPlayer. Navigating nuclear narratives in contemporary television

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.