The Fall (2013)

The Fall (2013) is a dark, slow-burning crime drama and psychological thriller set in Belfast. Metropolitan Police Superintendent Stella Gibson is seconded to the Police Service of Northern Ireland to review a stalled murder inquiry, and soon discovers she is up against a meticulous serial killer, Paul Spector, who stalks and preys on young professional women. What unfolds is a tense procedural and a cat-and-mouse game as Stella’s team pieces together evidence while navigating institutional obstacles and moral ambiguity. Watching The Fall you should expect a character-driven, atmospheric experience rather than nonstop action. The series blends methodical investigative work with intimate, unsettling glimpses into the killer’s private life, creating sustained suspense and psychological complexity. Scenes are often quiet and precise, building dread through mood, performances, and careful plotting. Themes of power, control, obsession and the emotional cost of hunting a predator are explored from both sides of the chase. Viewer note: the show contains mature, disturbing content and depictions of violence; it’s best approached as a thoughtful, intense thriller that examines the minds and motives of both hunter and hunted.

Actors: Gillian Anderson, Jamie Dornan, John Lynch

Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

8.1 /10 8.1 /10