Dark, moody, menacing but never formulaic, The Fall takes you inside the mind of a murderer and it's gripping stuff. Gillian Anderson, plays an icy yet vulnerable female police chief and Jamie Dornan is the family man who has a deadly double life. Both play their parts beautifully, never over acting or over stating anything, just delivering believable and charismatic performances in this cat and mouse tale. Because of the subject matter, it is very hard hitting and may be upsetting for some viewers of more delicate natures. You will never see a better thriller, and although I have seen comparisons to the also excellent "Hannibal", this is a bleaker, very British tale of the psychology of murder that would give nordic noir a run for its money - even Krister Hendriksen of Wallander fame, turns up in this as a Swedish head shrinker! Scary, adult, uncompromising and compelling drama. Although Season 3 has a slightly different tone, all seasons are stand out. The little girl who plays the killer's daughter is one of the most convincing child actors I've seen for a long time. Highly recommended.
Review of The Fall
