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Season 1 – The Fall

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The psychological thriller examines the lives of two hunters -- one is a serial killer who preys on victims in and around Belfast, Northern Ireland, and the other is a female detective drafted from the London Metropolitan Police to catch him. The local authorities have no suspects and no experience with cases involving sexually motivated serial killers; DSI Stella Gibson has. She heads a task force dedicated to solving the crime spree, with a simple motto: Anyone not part of the solution is part of the problem. The killer? He's Paul Spector, a father and a husband leading a double life, as viewers learn from the outset. He's hiding in plain sight, the protagonist in a cat and mouse game that is every police officer's worst nightmare.
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Critics Consensus

Less sensationalistic and more provocative than most police procedurals, The Fall is unapologetically sexy with pressure-building tension driven by plausible characters and motifs.

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Sarah McMullan The Post NZ 04/15/2021
Dornan completely inhabits Spector in a most unnerving way. The cat-and-mouse chemistry between him and Gillian Anderson (also with her natural accent) is fantastic. The air positively crackles between them. Go to Full Review Caroline Preece TV Equals 04/03/2019
The Fall has been fabulous telly in every sense, and this ending should not leave fans unsatisfied. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Lane M Dec 18 Just EXCELLENT, One of my favorite series See more Some O. @Some1 Jul 15 Realy masterpiecei recommended it See more Maia E Jul 2 Honestly, for the longest time, it did keep me interested. I kept wondering, "What would make someone do what he did?" And I thought that that's what towards the end of the series - they would at least attempt to explain. No, they did not. AND the ending seemed just bizarre, disconnected. Paul strangles an inmate, beats up his psychiatrist and then hangs himself. No explanation for those three acts. His wife - superb acting I thought. You could see how she got more and more depressed as time went on. The lead female detective - got tiresome watching her. She really had very little of a personality and was down right cruel to men. So why would they pick her as the detective on the case? And how did they arrive at the title, "The Fall"? Who fell? I feel that I wasted what, 18 hours waiting for it to prove some kind of a point. Would highly appreciate anyone's thoughts on what I just said. See more Vlad the Impaler 01/11/2025 How does this have such a high rating? The acting is horrible soap opera quality. I can’t even get through the first episode. Are all the ratings from the UK?. I love Gillian Anderson, but this is unwatchable. See more Angela M 12/01/2024 Great series, my only critic is that at times it was excruciatingly slow. See more Devra B @DeeBee27 04/14/2024 This was an excellent crime drama—I was glued to every episode from each of the three seasons. Just…WOW. The acting and storyline were superb. See more Read all reviews
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Gillian Anderson

Stella Gibson

Jamie Dornan

Paul Spector

John Lynch

Jim Burns

Bronagh Waugh

Sally Ann Spector

Niamh McGrady

Danielle Ferrington

Sarah Beattie

Olivia Spector

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired May 13, 2013 Dark Descent When a murder in Belfast remains unresolved, Gibson is brought in to investigate and catch the killer. Details Episode 2 Aired May 20, 2013 Darkness Visible DSI Stella Gibson's worst fears are realized as Spector's murder spree in Belfast continues. Details Episode 3 Aired May 27, 2013 Insolence & Wine DSI Stella Gibson takes control of the hunt for the serial killer; Spector looks for his next victim. Details Episode 4 Aired Jun 3, 2013 My Adventurous Song The investigation into Olson's murder throws open some uncomfortable truths for Burns; the pressure to find Belfast's killer increases. Details Episode 5 Aired Jun 10, 2013 The Vast Abyss The killer's latest attack gives Gibson renewed impetus; as the net appears to be closing in, Spector makes a dramatic confession and a decision that binds his fate to Gibson. Details

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Season Info

Screenwriter
Allan Cubitt
Network
BBC
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
British English
Release Date
May 13, 2013
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