Home > The Fall > Season 1 « TV Series Page The Fall: Season 1 (2013) SEASON: Season 1 Season 1 Season 2 Season 3 Episode List All Critics | Top Critics TOMATOMETER 100% Average Rating: 7.5/10 Season Reviews: 13 Fresh: 13 Rotten: 0 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. 100% Average Rating: 7.0/10 Season Reviews: 5 Fresh: 5 Rotten: 0 Critics Consensus: No consensus yet. Critic 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. AUDIENCE SCORE 93% liked it Average Rating: 4.4/5 User Ratings: 615 ADD YOUR RATING - NOT INTERESTED + WANT TO SEE Share on Facebook Post Want to See Not Interested Add Rating My Rating × Want to See Not Interested Post Share on Facebook Episodes 1 Dark Descent Air date: May 28, 2015 In the series premiere, a murder in Belfast remains unsolved after 28 days so DSI Stella Gibson is called in to review the case. More 2 Darkness Visible Air date: May 28, 2013 DSI Stella Gibson's worst fears are realised as Spector's murder spree in Belfast continues and she faces very real consequences after a reckless decision. More 3 Insolence & Wine Air date: May 27, 2013 DSI Gibson takes control of the hunt for Belfast's serial killer while Spector realizes that his perfect kill is tainted and must look for his next victim. More 4 My Adventurous Song Air date: Jun 3, 2013 After a complaint from Liz Tyler's husband, Paul Spector finds himself under the microscope at work but manages to convince Liz to go into a shelter while the police arrest her husband who has been beating her. Meanwhile, Paul is lining his next kill which turns out to be none other than Liz herself but events do not go to plan and things begin to unravel before his eyes. More 5 The Vast Abyss Air date: Jun 10, 2013 DSI Gibson realises that the crime scene of Annie Brawley is the work of the serial killer. Spector asks Sally Ann to provide him with an alibi and makes a final play with Gibson which brings the two closer than previously imagined. More The Fall: Season 1 Photos View All Photos (2) Tv Season Info "The Fall" is a crime drama that follows an investigation into a series of murders involving young business women in Belfast, Ireland. Season 1 begins with Metro Police Superintendent Detective Stella Gibson (played by Gillian Anderson) heading up a group of local detectives determined to track down a serial killer by the name of Paul Spector (Jamie Dornan) before he has a chance to strike again. Genre: Drama Network: Netflix Premiere Date: May 27, 2013 Creator: Allan Cubitt Cast Gillian Anderson as Stella Gibson Jamie Dornan as Paul Spector Laura Donnelly as Sarah Kay Ben Peel as James Olson Michael McElhatton as Rob Breedlove Aisling Franciosi Bronagh Waugh Niamh McGrady Frank McCusker Show More Cast News & Interviews for The Fall: Season 1 Definitive Gillian Anderson Roles As Animated GIFs View All The Fall: Season 1 News Episodes 1 Dark Descent Air date: May 28, 2015 In the series premiere, a murder in Belfast remains unsolved after 28 days so DSI Stella Gibson is called in to review the case. More 2 Darkness Visible Air date: May 28, 2013 DSI Stella Gibson's worst fears are realised as Spector's murder spree in Belfast continues and she faces very real consequences after a reckless decision. More 3 Insolence & Wine Air date: May 27, 2013 DSI Gibson takes control of the hunt for Belfast's serial killer while Spector realizes that his perfect kill is tainted and must look for his next victim. More 4 My Adventurous Song Air date: Jun 3, 2013 After a complaint from Liz Tyler's husband, Paul Spector finds himself under the microscope at work but manages to convince Liz to go into a shelter while the police arrest her husband who has been beating her. Meanwhile, Paul is lining his next kill which turns out to be none other than Liz herself but events do not go to plan and things begin to unravel before his eyes. More 5 The Vast Abyss Air date: Jun 10, 2013 DSI Gibson realises that the crime scene of Annie Brawley is the work of the serial killer. Spector asks Sally Ann to provide him with an alibi and makes a final play with Gibson which brings the two closer than previously imagined. More Critic Reviews for The Fall Season 1 All Critics (13) | Top Critics (5) | Fresh (13) | Rotten (0) Stella Gibson is an incredibly fascinating character - crummy accent by Gillian Anderson aside. Aug 20, 2018 | Full Review… Stephanie Cooke Rogues Portal The Fall presents voyeurism both as a mode of entertainment and as a transgression, but I am not sure, in the end, that the show is not part of the problem it diagnoses Sep 12, 2017 | Full Review… Anwen Crawford The Monthly (Australia) Anderson is fantastic as an updated version of DI Jane Tennison, Helen Mirren's detective in Prime Suspect : in her head she's the boss but in reality she isn't. Aug 14, 2017 | Full Review… Bernice Harrison Irish Times The Fall's intention of revealing the dangerous connection between sex and death isn't only audacious, but also endlessly seductive. Dec 17, 2013 | Rating: 8/10 | Full Review… Jose Solís PopMatters It's not as groundbreaking as Prime Suspect, but a reminder of just how addictive the procedural format can be when it's executed just right. Oct 15, 2013 | Full Review… Ethan Alter Television Without Pity A fantastically creepy thriller shaped by the heroine's feminism and unapologetic sexuality. Anderson's delivery is sharp as her jaw in a series smarter and richer than most. Sep 17, 2013 | Full Review… Caryn James James on screenS This is a work of great art that asks us a profound question in the treatment of murder-why are we watching; what do we want? My only uneasy answer is that I watched all five episodes in one sitting. Jun 2, 2013 | Full Review… David Thomson The New Republic Top Critic At times captivating, it was rarely less than atmospheric, intense, and dark. It was generally well-acted, and, refreshingly, there was a certain plausibility to the nature of and motives behind the killings. Jun 17, 2013 | Full Review… David Hynes What Culture It's a fine show, relying on slow-building tension rather than the gory shock value of series like The Following. Jun 10, 2013 | Full Review… Neil Genzlinger New York Times Top Critic Nobody does intelligent ice queen better than Anderson, and I'm assuming that awards makers are already preparing a "Jamie Dornan" stamp to save themselves time. Jun 10, 2013 | Full Review… Lucy Mangan Guardian Top Critic View All Critic Reviews (13) Audience Reviews for The Fall: Season 1 ½ ChrisB Super Reviewer ToddS Super Reviewer IdreesK Super Reviewer View All News & Features 150 Erotic Movies Ranked worst to best! 2019's Most Anticipated 63 movies coming up this year 200 Essential Movies Chosen by RT staff! 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