Vigil Season 2: Silva Investigates Military Drone Attack
DCI Amy Silva, played by Suranne Jones, returns in Vigil season two, trading the submarine’s confines for a land-based investigation involving the UK’s armed forces. A military drone demonstration goes horribly wrong in the Scottish countryside when a rogue drone fires live ammunition, thrusting Silva into a high-stakes case with international implications.
The prime suspect is Air Vice-Marshal Marcus Grainger (Dougray Scott), who oversees the demonstration and a lucrative £1 billion arms deal with the fictional Middle Eastern nation of Wudyan. As Silva investigates, the series delves into the murky world of arms deals, political maneuvering, and the ethical dilemmas of automated warfare. Questions arise about UK foreign policy, the blurred lines between allies and enemies, and the potential consequences of advanced military technology.
Vigil maintains its gripping crime thriller identity with a fast-paced narrative, introducing various suspects with secrets and motives. The rising body count intertwines with Silva’s personal life as her partner, DS Kirsten Longacre (Rose Leslie), expects their first child, adding tension to Silva’s pursuit of truth.
The investigation leads Silva to a British army base in Wudyan, placing her in a precarious situation echoing the first season’s confinement but in a different context. Vigil season two promises thrilling suspense as DCI Amy Silva navigates international intrigue and military secrets.
