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
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. 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 . Released in early 2026, this novel marks Saunders'
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) 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.
The novel examines corporate greed, the human toll of capitalism, and the complex nature of absolution and ethical responsibility.