The Fall 

A seemingly cold but very passionate policewoman goes head to head with a seemingly passionate father who is in fact a cold serial killer in this procedural out of Belfast. The only thing they share is their common complexity.

Creator:

Allan Cubitt

Stars:

Gillian Anderson, Jamie Dornan, John Lynch

8 wins & 20 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Gillian Anderson	...	Stella Gibson 17 episodes, 2013-2016
Jamie Dornan	...	Paul Spector 17 episodes, 2013-2016
John Lynch	...	Jim Burns 17 episodes, 2013-2016
Aisling Franciosi	...	Katie Benedetto 16 episodes, 2013-2016
Niamh McGrady	...	Danielle Ferrington 15 episodes, 2013-2016
Bronagh Waugh	...	Sally Ann Spector 15 episodes, 2013-2016
Sarah Beattie	...	Olivia Spector 15 episodes, 2013-2016
Stuart Graham	...	Matt Eastwood 13 episodes, 2013-2016
Bronagh Taggart	...	Gail McNally 12 episodes, 2014-2016
Valene Kane	...	Rose Stagg 11 episodes, 2013-2016
David Beattie	...	Liam Spector 10 episodes, 2013-2016
Emmett J Scanlan	...	Glen Martin 10 episodes, 2013-2016
Richard Clements	...	Rick Turner 9 episodes, 2014-2016
Claire Rafferty	...	Christine Larkin 9 episodes, 2014-2016
Colin Morgan	...	Tom Anderson 9 episodes, 2014-2016
Kelly Gough	...	Hagstrom 9 episodes, 2014-2016
Archie Panjabi	...	Reed Smith 9 episodes, 2013-2014
Karen Hassan	...	Annie Brawley 8 episodes, 2013-2016
Tara Lynne O'Neill	...	Martina Dean 8 episodes, 2013-2016
Gerard Jordan	...	Brian Stone 7 episodes, 2013-2014
Tara Lee	...	Daisy Drake 7 episodes, 2014-2016
Siobhan McSweeney	...	Mary McCurdy 7 episodes, 2013-2014
Jonjo O'Neill	...	Tom Stagg 7 episodes, 2014-2016

Storyline

A psychological thriller that examines the lives of two hunters. One is a serial killer who stalks his victims in and around Belfast and the other is a talented Detective Superintendent from the MET who is brought in to catch him.

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Plot Keywords:

misogyny | violence against women | female detective | crime investigation | reference to prime suspect | 

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Taglines:

A serial killer is on the loose... And only she can catch him. (Series 1)

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Thriller

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Certificate:

TV-MA

Did You Know?

Trivia

Gillian Anderson and John Lynch also played ex-lovers in Bleak House (2005) where their affair ended prior to the beginning of the story, although they do not share any screen time.

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Goofs

Early in season 2, it is stated that Rose Stagg has two daughter, the first listed at 15 months. Later in the season, her husband notes 'it's easier with Cody. He's too young to note my distress,' which effectively changes the gender of their second child.

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Quotes

Paul Spector: Art is a lie. Art gives the chaos of the world an order that doesn't exist.

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Connections

Referenced in Baroness Von Sketch Show: If the Killer Is Watching (2016)

User Reviews

Great show

I have really enjoyed the first 2 episodes. It is interesting, dark and detailed with real people and real issues. It unfolds slowly but surely but inevitably.

It is set in Belfast and always has a dark feel.

The script takes the time to detail all of the lives of the main characters not just gloss over them.

The UK knows how to tell a great story with realism.

The cast is very strong and Gillian Anderson is outstanding in this different style of role.

Well worth watching.

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

12 May 2013 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Fall

Filming Locations:

Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

Artists Studio, BBC Northern Ireland

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

16:9 HD