Those tuning into the BBC drama have been sharing their frustrations online with some even turning off the show altogether
BBC viewers have raised an identical complaint about returning drama series Vigil.
The star-studded thriller returned for its third season on Sunday night (August 30), with Suranne Jones and Rose Leslie reprising their roles as DCI Amy Silva and DI Kirsten Longacre respectively.
The latest season follows the pair as they head to a remote Arctic research station in the wake of a murder. The victim is a member of a covert British special forces mission, meaning the pressure is well and truly on to hunt down the killer responsible.
A BBC synopsis reads: “Amy and Kirsten need to catch the killer and defuse a potential international confrontation, as different nations compete for control of the Arctic and its resources in the changing polar climate, with both their careers and relationship on the line.”
Episodes air on BBC One on Sunday and Monday nights, with episodes also released two at a time to BBC iPlayer every Sunday morning. The second episode which aired tonight (August 31) saw Amy looking further into the kidnap of a government minister and start to close in on the person responsible.
Fans have been discussing the first two episodes across social media, but many flagged that they had struggled with poor sound quality. One viewer fumed: “Mumble mumble mumble. Switched off!”, before adding: “I couldn’t understand any of the dialogue.”
Another fan claimed parts had been “indecipherable”, but they persevered. “Not sure what was going on,” the viewer continued, “However, started to get into it about halfway through.”
Meanwhile a third questioned what had happened during a crucial scene, asking: “What did the scared wife at the bedside say???” Yet another vented: “Poor sound and diction made it difficult to understand what was being said,” as a fifth echoed: “Half the dialogue is incomprehensible.”
“The sound wasn’t very clear. I switched over after 15 mins, didn’t know what it was about,” said another disgruntled viewer.
While some had their struggles with sound, many have been raving about the show’s return to telly. “Enjoyed it a lot, can’t wait for next Sunday’s episodes,” said one fan.
Another remarked: “I really enjoyed it! Can’t wait until Sunday for more. When do we think Amy will join Kirsten?”
Vigil airs Sunday and Monday nights at 9pm on BBC One and iPlayer.
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