Think I might have been watching a different show to all the other reviews! I normally love Suranne Jones in any drama and so I'll start with the relationship side of this series. Whilst her character in Gentleman Jack was utterly engrossing and dominating on screen I found the rather pointless side story here with Rose Leslie just a bit cringe. The Scottish accents of all the cast were so hard to understand I had the sub titles on the whole time. There were elements of the story that didn't tie up and just petered out (unless I wasn't paying enough attention) and the lack of accuracy was laughable. I am not of any military background but my husband has some knowledge and he found the size of the sets ridiculous. He said it just ruined the authenticity of it for him. I had a good chuckle at the arrest and "interview in handcuffs" on a park bench. I'm not a police officer either but I would imagine that's not what happens under arrest. Nope, it was all just disjointed and just a bit under whelming. There was very little tension compared to when I think of Suranne in Doctor Foster I still get a little shiver for the way that drew you in completely and held you. The only highlight here was the cliffhanger of episode 5 in the torpedo tunnel. The Beeb just doesn't seem to be able to make good dramas anymore...I certainly wouldn't be rushing to see a second series.
Review of Vigil
