Scots BBC crime drama leaves viewers hooked as fans call it 'addictive' and 'tense'

This gripping BBC drama could be your next binge watch11:22, 16 Aug 2026The BBC has produced its fair share of crime dramas over the years, from the haunting mystery of Broadchurch to the hard hitting Happy Valley and the successful Peaky Blinders.‌But if you're after something darker, more claustrophobic and packed with suspense, Vigil could be worth adding to your watchlist. The police thriller first arrived on BBC One in 2021 and quickly became a hit with viewers, with its tense storyline taking audiences into an unusual and highly secretive setting.‌Created by Tom Edge and produced by World Productions, the company behind Line of Duty, the six-part first series stars Suranne Jones as Detective Chief Inspector Amy Silva alongside Rose Leslie, Shaun Evans, Paterson Joseph, Gary Lewis and