Rotten Tomatoes
Submit search Movies Tv shows RT App News Showtimes

Season 1 – Falling

Play trailer Poster for Season 1 – Falling May 2026 Romance Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
Watchlist Tomatometer Popcornmeter
75% Tomatometer 8 Reviews Popcornmeter Fewer than 50 Ratings
A nun and priest, each dedicated to their religious calling, fall in love and must confront what this means for their vows and faith.

Critics Reviews

View More
Anita Singh Daily Telegraph (UK) 2d
2/5
Alas, this drama from Adolescence writer Jack Thorne isn’t sexy or thrilling – or even very dramatic. It features good performances from its likeable lead actors, but their romantic relationship is desperately unconvincing. Go to Full Review Rebecca Nicholson Financial Times 2d
3/5
For these characters, community, compassion and empathy are virtuous qualities that are in short supply and, in its celebration of their value and importance, the show is calling out for more of them. As a love story, though, it is less convincing. Go to Full Review Ben Dowell The Times (UK) 6d
5/5
It’s spellbinding. Thorne has done it again. Go to Full Review Barbara Ellen Observer (UK) 18h
Falling will be too earnest and slow-moving for some, but it feels almost bold for a religion-based love story to be drawn out so respectfully. The sensitivity and ambition is there; what’s missing is the fire. Go to Full Review Charlotte Ivers Sunday Times (UK) 2d
So far I am finding it surprisingly enjoyable. Go to Full Review Pat Stacey Irish Independent 2d
4/5
Hawes is too often squandered on material that’s beneath her, but she’s superb here. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Audience Reviews

View More
M D P @RT11302800 2d Is it just me or is this the most stupid premise for a series in years? See more Read all reviews
Falling — Season 1

My Rating

Read More Read Less WRITE A REVIEW EDIT REVIEW POST RATING

Cast & Crew

View All

Keeley Hawes

Anna

Paapa Essiedu

David

Rakie Ayola

Muriel

Jason Watkins

Peter

Niamh Cusack

Francesca

June Watson

Polly

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired May 19, 2026 Sister Anna has been living a peaceful life as a nun in a convent for 20 years; a chance encounter with intriguing priest Father David leaves her with an uneasy feeling and threatens to disrupt the order that has governed her whole life. Details Episode 2 Aired May 19, 2026 Anna attempts to adjust to the new path she has chosen but comes face-to-face with those from her past who disapprove; as gossip spreads throughout the community, David tries to ignore the noise; demons from his past threaten to rear their heads. Details Episode 3 Aired May 19, 2026 David's still firmly in denial, but he and Anna must face some uncomfortable truths when they're forced into close quarters, and secrets begin to spill out. Details Episode 4 Aired May 19, 2026 David tries to make amends while a guarded Anna attempts to keep her distance, and a series of uncomfortable encounters leaves her questioning whether she has made the right choice. Details Episode 5 Aired May 19, 2026 Anna feels out of place; Susan encourages David to face his true feelings. Details Episode 6 Aired May 19, 2026 Both Anna and David try to find a fresh start, but will it lead them back to each other? Details
View All

Falling — Season 1

Falling View more photos

Season Info

Director
Sasha Ransome, Peter Hoar
Executive Producer
George Ormond, George Faber, Jack Thorne, Peter Hoar
Screenwriter
Jack Thorne
Network
C4IRE
Genre
Romance, Drama
Original Language
British English
Release Date
May 19, 2026