Vigil May 2026

Detective Chief Inspector Amy Silva ( Suranne Jones ) is sent to the nuclear submarine HMS Vigil to investigate a suspicious death, uncovering a conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of the British government and Navy.

The setting shifts to a military base, where Silva investigates a deadly drone attack, exploring modern warfare and political "truth bombs". Detective Chief Inspector Amy Silva ( Suranne Jones

The story follows Jill , a spectral figure whose duty is to usher souls into the afterlife. Her latest charge is K.J. Boone , a defiant oil tycoon and climate change denier. Unlike her previous 343 charges, Boone refuses consolation, believing his life of "progress" justifies his environmental impact. Her latest charge is K

A British police procedural drama created by World Productions for the BBC. A British police procedural drama created by World

Depending on your interest, "Vigil" may refer to a critically acclaimed novel by George Saunders, a popular British television thriller, or a non-fiction book about political upheaval in Hong Kong.

Released in early 2026, this novel marks Saunders' return to the "Bardo"—a liminal afterlife state he previously explored in his Booker Prize-winning Lincoln in the Bardo .

Reviewers have praised its "explosive imagination" and "moral focus," with some comparing it to A Christmas Carol . It became a major bestseller shortly after its release. 2. Vigil (TV Series, 2021–Present)