Fans of Vigil have reason to celebrate—the hit BBC thriller is officially returning for a third season. DCI Amy Silva (Suranne Jones) and DI Kirsten Longacre (Rose Leslie) are back on duty, this time heading into the frozen north to unravel a murder at a remote Arctic research station. What begins as a contained investigation quickly escalates, drawing in a covert British special forces operative and placing the detectives at the center of a crisis that could ignite international conflict over dwindling resources and climate tensions.

Writer Tom Edge and the original creative team once again take the helm, ensuring continuity with the tense, slow-burn storytelling that made Vigil a critical and audience favorite. Edge revealed that the new series will delve into the stark realities of the Arctic, where melting ice is creating both environmental urgency and geopolitical rivalries as world powers jostle for control.

Suranne Jones and Rose Leslie are confirmed to reprise their lead roles, bringing back the central partnership that has anchored the series since its debut. Filming is set to begin in Scotland this autumn, with the action shifting between icy Arctic landscapes and tense military and political corridors of power.

A likely 2026 premiere is on the horizon, but in the meantime, U.S. audiences can catch up on Seasons 1 and 2 via Peacock. With its mix of character-driven drama, high-stakes political intrigue, and chilling new setting, Vigil Season 3 looks poised to raise the bar yet again.