Vigil May 2026

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.

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 story follows Jill , a spectral figure

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) The story follows Jill