Vigil on bbc1

It's OK, but why didn't they swerve to the side instead of going under the ship?
Two characters (the captain and the xo) spilled the beans very quickly with hardly any pressure. I seriously don't believe the captain would tell her about the threat from the other sub. He just wouldn't.
And it was so obvious that jade would be found dead.
And when the car goes off the road it falls into deep water. But when she comes out, it's onto a beach.
I fond the jumps between the sub and the surface jarring, but without the amount of suspense required on the sub to make it interesting.
Also, as my dh pointed out, lesbians are in everything these days. It's almost a requirement.
I think it's OK. But not more than that.

Esspee

OH was a submariner. He will no doubt spoil it by pointing out all the inaccuracies. ?
We will be binge watching it. Our memories are not good enough to wait a week between episodes. ?

I'd be interested to know what the inaccuracies are.

Grammaretto …….but young Morse is there, now doing his best to help, cunningly disguised by a beard and a very short hair cut!

Well I m not as knowledgable as you lot are about submarines and their workings so I m oblivious to any inaccuracies
I know I could never go on one the claustrophobia of just being under the sea would do me in completely add to that the limited space When she was locked in the small room I was breathing for her
I m enjoying it as a fictional drama without looking at it in such deep details

Regarding uniform - we were told the man who died was a chief petty officer, yet the photos they had of him showed him in 'square rig', blue collar and sailor's hat. He would have changed his 'rig' a long time earlier as he changed his role and the photo would certainly have been updated. There were other uniform issues. DH spent 34 years in the RN and is enjoying finding these anomalies. The peace camp is genuine. It's a bit violent for me.

Same as you BlueBelle, just watching the drama unfold in blissful ignorance of any inaccuracies.
Enjoying it so far.

I think anyone who has been in the services will always nitpick about tv dramas involving the services. My DH does it all the time. We had “Oh FGS, look at his beret - it looks as if he’s got a b****y dinner plate on his head! And why don’t they teach them to salute!” for years?. We watched the first episode of Vigil last night - looking forward to the rest although I have a horror of anything involving deep water!

Pleasantly surprised…it’s a really good drama.

DS is in the Navy and has pointed out lots of inaccuracies. The uniform is all wrong.
Pittcity in the photograph the CPO is wearing an Able seaman's uniform, isn't he? I'm sure they mentioned Martin Compston was a CPO.

DH thinks the guy who didn't see the tanker coming isn't a submariner but working undercover to find out what's going on.
Interesting!

The XO is full of resentment too, he hasn't progressed very far (even though his FIL is an Admiral ?)

The plot thickens.

rubysong I see you already posted that about the uniform, apologies.
But yes, it was a glaring mistake in the first few minutes.

Excellent drama, I felt that I was actually there at times!

Thoroughly enjoyed the first two episodes. I was left with my mouth open a number of times, as well as frequently saying
“ oh no “ aloud.

I really enjoyed it. Can’t wait for episode 2….

I love it. Really surprised about the first episode and Martin Compston, it isn't what you expect.

I think it’s ok, quite predictable in some ways, but good viewing nonetheless. I don’t know enough about submarines to know how real life it is but having watched it I cannot think of anything I’d dread more than being in one. It’s quite scary! Very claustrophobic I think if this is a realistic portrayal.

The plot is intriguing but have to keep reminding myself it is a drama as the accuracy is just totally way off.

Anything with Suranne Jones in is usually good.
Did anyone see “I am Victoria.”Excellent actress.

trisher

I love it. Really surprised about the first episode and Martin Compston, it isn't what you expect.

They surely have to show some of the back story - that can't be Martin's only appearance! ?

Watched the opening scenes last night. Definitely watching whole of first episode tonight.

Seabreeze

Anything with Suranne Jones in is usually good.
Did anyone see “I am Victoria.”Excellent actress.

Another Suranne Jones fan.

I have only watched the first episode of Vigil. She seems to be playing a similar role to her Rachel Bailey in Scott & Bailey - sharp, don't-mess-with-me investigator with personal issues lurking in the background.

Looking forward to series two of Gentleman Jack.

There are quite a few anomalies from a service person’s viewpoint, I am ex RN but not a submariner, but it is a good, well written drama although the relationship between the police and senior RN officers is completely off the wall. The links are close and warm in reality between most sailors (except when drunk) and PC plod. The strangest bit is the Cox’n, a Chief, being called Sir by everyone.

I agree, Maisiegreen, there were a few anomalies, e.g., the car crashed into deep water, yet SJ and the daughter emerged onto a beach. Jade waiting for someone on a lonely country road?! The house break in was predictable too.
It seems that every drama nowadays has to include lesbians, someone of colour, leading ladies rather than men and a smattering of ‘f’ words.
That said, it’s a very good whodunit, with an unusual setting. A change from Cotswold villages! ?Looking forward to the next episode (but not the ‘f’ words - if it’s not allowed on here, why is it allowed on TV…??)

TiggyW Tue 31-Aug-21 12:05:46
I agree, Maisiegreen, there were a few anomalies, e.g., the car crashed into deep water, yet SJ and the daughter emerged onto a beach. Jade waiting for someone on a lonely country road?!

And a country road with a lamp post ? Living in a village - I wish!

I need to catch up on iplayer....

I thought that was odd too MawBe just the one that I could see.