The BBC’s police procedural thriller Vigil has officially been renewed for a third season. Given Vigil’s track record, the renewal hardly comes as a surprise. The series has become one of the most successful UK dramas of the decade, earning a nomination for Best Drama Series at the 2022 BAFTA Television Awards and securing the International Emmy for Best Drama Series. Season 2’s premiere in 2023 drew nearly 9 million viewers, making it one of the BBC’s top three most-watched dramas of the year.