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The Fall

TV·2013–2016·3 seasons, 17 episodes·BBC Two·Drama, Crime, Thriller·1h 2m·8.0·Created by Allan Cubitt

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This gripping psychological thriller forensically examines the lives of two hunters; one a serial killer that stalks his victims at random, and the other a high-powered detective superintendent brought in to catch him.

Highest-rated episodes all ranked

  1. 01The Fall S03E05Wounds of Deadly HateS03E05 · 8.8Spector's legal team are determined that he will never stand trial. Anderson and Ferrington make a discovery from the past that may help Gibson build her case.
  2. 02The Fall S03E04The Hell Within HimS03E04 · 8.7Gibson comes face to face with the depths of Sally-Ann's desperation, while Burns has to confront his guilt at pursuing Sally-Ann as a conspirator rather than a witness. Gibson and Dr Larson clash over their different view of Spector - patient or prisoner? Meanwhile, Anderson and Ferrington are dispatched to London to discover if Spector can be linked to an old murder there.
  3. 03The Fall S03E06Their Solitary WayS03E06 · 8.7The series concludes as Gibson and Anderson put fresh evidence to Spector, with explosive results. Spector's new-found friendship with another inmate develops, with devastating consequences.

Castfull cast & details

Gillian AndersonGillian AndersonDetective Superintendent Stella GibsonJamie DornanJamie DornanPaul SpectorJohn LynchJohn LynchJim BurnsBronagh WaughBronagh WaughSally-Ann SpectorNiamh McGradyNiamh McGradyDanielle FerringtonStuart GrahamStuart GrahamMatt EastwoodValene KaneValene KaneRose StaggColin MorganColin MorganTom Anderson

Episodes by season

Season01Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode5Episodes2013Aired 7.4Season avg
  1. S01E01The Fall S01E01Dark DescentMay 13, 2013 7.1Crime drama series set in Northern Ireland. When a murder in Belfast remains unsolved after 28 days, DSI Stella Gibson is called in to revie
  2. S01E02The Fall S01E02Darkness VisibleMay 20, 2013 7.6DSI Stella Gibson's worst fears are realised as Spector's murder spree in Belfast continues and she faces very real consequences after a rec
  3. S01E03The Fall S01E03Insolence & WineMay 27, 2013 7.3As DSI Stella Gibson takes control of the hunt for the serial killer striking women in Belfast, the realisation that his perfect kill is tai
  4. S01E04The Fall S01E04My Adventurous SongJune 3, 2013 7.3When Eastwood's investigation into Olson's murder throws open some uncomfortable truths for Burns, Gibson comes under increased pressure in
  5. S01E05The Fall S01E05Season's bestThe Vast AbyssJune 10, 2013 7.7The killer's latest attack gives Gibson renewed impetus. As the net appears to be closing in, Spector makes a dramatic confession and a deci

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

Season02Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode6Episodes2014Aired 7.8Season avg
  1. S02E01The Fall S02E01These Troublesome DisguisesNovember 13, 2014 8.0Gillian Anderson and Jamie Dornan return in the highly anticipated second series of The Fall. DSI Stella Gibson continues her challenging hu
  2. S02E02The Fall S02E02Night Darkens the StreetsNovember 20, 2014 7.8Stella Gibson realises that her mistakes have put the life of witness Rose Stagg in danger. Desperate to save Rose's life, the police step u
  3. S02E03The Fall S02E03Beauty Hath Strange PowerNovember 27, 2014 7.5After the vital breakthrough which finally identifies Paul Spector as the killer, Stella Gibson must now play an agonising waiting game. Wil
  4. S02E04The Fall S02E04The Mind Is Its Own PlaceDecember 4, 2014 7.8As Gibson recovers from her close encounter with the 'Belfast Strangler', a shocking revelation proves how terrifyingly manipulative Paul Sp
  5. S02E05The Fall S02E05The Perilous Edge of BattleDecember 11, 2014 7.7As the investigation tightens around Paul Spector, he makes a bold break for cover. However, his recklessness is finally catching up with hi
  6. S02E06The Fall S02E06Season's bestWhat Is in Me Dark IllumineDecember 18, 2014 8.2With Paul Spector in custody, DSI Gibson desperately searches for clues to help find Rose Stagg. However, Spector does all he can to thwart

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

Season03Best seasonEpisode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode6Episodes2016Aired 8.5Season avg
  1. S03E01The Fall S03E01Silence and SufferingSeptember 29, 2016 7.9Detective Superintendent Stella Gibson has arrested Spector but will he survive the gunshot wounds sustained in police custody? Will he ever
  2. S03E02The Fall S03E02His Troubled ThoughtsOctober 6, 2016 8.5Gibson and Burns are hauled over the coals by the police ombudsman and the policing executive for their conduct and handling of the case. Wh
  3. S03E03The Fall S03E03The Gates of LightOctober 13, 2016 8.5As Spector's health stabilises, his legal team, lead by Sean Healy, move into action, determined he will never stand trial. Detective Superi
  4. S03E04The Fall S03E04The Hell Within HimOctober 20, 2016 8.7Gibson comes face to face with the depths of Sally-Ann's desperation, while Burns has to confront his guilt at pursuing Sally-Ann as a consp
  5. S03E05The Fall S03E05Season's bestWounds of Deadly HateOctober 27, 2016 8.8Spector's legal team are determined that he will never stand trial. Anderson and Ferrington make a discovery from the past that may help Gib
  6. S03E06The Fall S03E06Their Solitary WayOctober 28, 2016 8.7The series concludes as Gibson and Anderson put fresh evidence to Spector, with explosive results. Spector's new-found friendship with anoth

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

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