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The Fall 2013

“A killer within reach.”

★ 7.7/10 · 979 votes TV-MA DramaCrime 3 seasons · 17 eps Ended

Created by Allan Cubitt

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What is The Fall?

The television series "The Fall" is a crime drama that follows the investigation into a serial killer terrorizing the city of Belfast. The Police Service of Northern Ireland is unable to close the case after a certain period of time, prompting the involvement of an outside expert.

Type
TV series
Year
2013
Status
Ended
Episodes
17
Runtime
57 minutes
First aired
May 12, 2013
Last aired
Oct 28, 2016
Original language
EN
Origin
IE
Networks
RTÉ One
Genres
Drama, Crime
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Overview

The television series "The Fall" is a crime drama that follows the investigation into a serial killer terrorizing the city of Belfast. The Police Service of Northern Ireland is unable to close the case after a certain period of time, prompting the involvement of an outside expert. Detective Superintendent Gibson, from the Metropolitan Police Service, is brought in to review the case and provide new leadership. Under her guidance, the local detectives must work together to track down and stop the serial killer. Gibson's expertise and leadership aim to bring a resolution to the case. The series explores the cat-and-mouse game between the detectives and the killer, as they try to outmaneuver each other. The show's focus is on the investigation and the characters involved, creating a tense and suspenseful atmosphere.

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Should you watch it?

“A detective arrives in Belfast to lead a high-stakes investigation into a serial killer.”

# tense# psychological# gritty# procedural
Reasons to watch
  • compelling lead performance
  • focused investigative narrative
Keep in mind
  • deliberate pacing

Watch it if you enjoy intense, character-driven crime dramas set in Northern Ireland.

The series contains mature themes and depictions of criminal violence.

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Cast

Gillian Anderson Stella Gibson
Jamie Dornan Paul Spector
Niamh McGrady Danielle "Dani" Ferrington
John Lynch Jim Burns
Valene Kane Rose Stagg
Bronagh Waugh Sally Ann Spector
Aisling Franciosi Katie Benedetto
Emmett J. Scanlan Glenn Martin
Stuart Graham Matthew "Matt" Eastwood
Colin Morgan Tom Anderson
Archie Panjabi Tanya Reed Smith
Frank McCusker Garrett Brink

Episode guide

Season 1 · 5 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide →
Season 2 · 6 episodes
Season 3 · 6 episodes

Frequently asked questions

What is the premise?

A detective from London is brought in to review a stalled murder investigation in Belfast.

Who leads the investigation?

Detective Superintendent Stella Gibson is called in to oversee the case.

Where is the show set?

The story takes place in Belfast.

What agency is involved?

The Police Service of Northern Ireland works alongside the Metropolitan Police Service.

What is the central conflict?

Local authorities must work to stop a serial killer who is terrorizing the city.