Vigil

While praised for its pace and the chemistry between leads Amy Silva and Kirsten Longacre ( Rose Leslie ), military experts have criticized the show for technical inaccuracies regarding Royal Navy protocols. 3. Vigil: Hong Kong on the Brink (Non-Fiction Book, 2020) Vigil - Columbia Global Reports

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.

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) While praised for its pace and the chemistry

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 .

The novel examines corporate greed, the human toll of capitalism, and the complex nature of absolution and ethical responsibility. Vigil (TV Series, 2021–Present) Released in early 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". Boone refuses consolation

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.