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The Fall

Sun, May 12, 2013
  • Drama
  • Crime
Series · Synopsis

Synopsis

When the Police Service of Northern Ireland are unable to close a case after 28 days, Detective Superintendent Stella Gibson of the Metropolitan Police Service is called in to review the case. Under her new leadership, the local detectives must track down and stop a serial killer who is terrorising the city of Belfast.

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Cast

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  • Gillian Anderson
    Gillian Anderson
    as Stella Gibson
  • Jamie Dornan
    Jamie Dornan
    as Paul Spector
  • Niamh McGrady
    Niamh McGrady
    as Danielle "Dani" Ferrington
  • John Lynch
    John Lynch
    as Jim Burns
  • Colin Morgan
    Colin Morgan
    as Tom Anderson
  • Stuart Graham
    Stuart Graham
    as Matthew "Matt" Eastwood
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Episodes

3 seasons · 17 episodes

Ended · 17 aired
Season 1
5 episodes · 5 aired
▾
  • E1
    Dark Descent
    Aired · Mon, May 13, 2013 · 60m

    Crime drama series set in Northern Ireland. When a murder in Belfast remains unsolved after 28 days, DSI Stella Gibson is called in to review the case.

  • E2
    Darkness Visible
    Aired · Mon, May 20, 2013 · 60m

    DSI Stella Gibson's worst fears are realised as Spector's murder spree in Belfast continues and she faces very real consequences after a reckless decision.

  • E3
    Insolence & Wine
    Aired · Mon, May 27, 2013 · 60m

    As DSI Stella Gibson takes control of the hunt for the serial killer striking women in Belfast, the realisation that his perfect kill is tainted pushes Spector into looking for his next victim.

  • E4
    My Adventurous Song
    Aired · Mon, Jun 3, 2013 · 60m

    When Eastwood's investigation into Olson's murder throws open some uncomfortable truths for Burns, Gibson comes under increased pressure in her hunt for Belfast's killer.

  • E5
    The Vast Abyss
    Aired · Mon, Jun 10, 2013 · 60m

    The killer's latest attack gives Gibson renewed impetus. As the net appears to be closing in, Spector makes a dramatic confession and a decision that binds his fate to Gibson.

Season 2
6 episodes · 6 aired
▾
  • E1
    These Troublesome Disguises
    Aired · Thu, Nov 13, 2014 · 60m

    Gillian Anderson and Jamie Dornan return in the highly anticipated second series of The Fall. DSI Stella Gibson continues her challenging hunt for Paul Spector, the killer who hides in plain sight.

  • E2
    Night Darkens the Streets
    Aired · Thu, Nov 20, 2014 · 60m

    Stella Gibson realises that her mistakes have put the life of witness Rose Stagg in danger. Desperate to save Rose's life, the police step up the investigation, while Spector continues to stalk Belfast's streets.

  • E3
    Beauty Hath Strange Power
    Aired · Thu, Nov 27, 2014 · 60m

    After the vital breakthrough which finally identifies Paul Spector as the killer, Stella Gibson must now play an agonising waiting game. Will her actions bring her closer to their target or jeopardise the operation further?

  • E4
    The Mind Is Its Own Place
    Aired · Thu, Dec 4, 2014 · 60m

    As Gibson recovers from her close encounter with the 'Belfast Strangler', a shocking revelation proves how terrifyingly manipulative Paul Spector can be.

  • E5
    The Perilous Edge of Battle
    Aired · Thu, Dec 11, 2014 · 60m

    As the investigation tightens around Paul Spector, he makes a bold break for cover. However, his recklessness is finally catching up with him, leading to deadly consequences.

  • E6
    What Is in Me Dark Illumine
    Aired · Thu, Dec 18, 2014 · 90m

    With Paul Spector in custody, DSI Gibson desperately searches for clues to help find Rose Stagg. However, Spector does all he can to thwart her, locking them into a deadly duel.

Season 3
6 episodes · 6 aired
▾
  • E1
    Silence and Suffering
    Aired · Thu, Sep 29, 2016 · 60m

    Detective Superintendent Stella Gibson has arrested Spector but will he survive the gunshot wounds sustained in police custody? Will he ever face justice?Paul Spector is rushed to Belfast General Hospital where Dr Joe O'Donnell, nurse Kiera Sheridan and the staff engage in the blood-soaked fight to keep him alive. News of Spector's arrest and life-threatening injuries reach Katie and she plots to help him. With the powers that be questioning Gibson's handling of the case, her determination to get a conviction is tested to the full.

  • E2
    His Troubled Thoughts
    Aired · Thu, Oct 6, 2016 · 60m

    Gibson and Burns are hauled over the coals by the police ombudsman and the policing executive for their conduct and handling of the case. When Spector's name is released to the press as the arrested suspect in the Belfast Strangler case, his wife and family are forced to deal with the consequences. Katie, enraged at not being allowed to see Spector and at the media's treatment of him, decides to take matters into her own hands.All the while nurse Kiera Sheridan and the medical team continue to fight to keep Spector alive. But even if he survives, will he ever be fit enough to stand trial? And do Gibson and her team have enough evidence?

  • E3
    The Gates of Light
    Aired · Thu, Oct 13, 2016 · 60m

    As Spector's health stabilises, his legal team, lead by Sean Healy, move into action, determined he will never stand trial. Detective Superintendent Stella Gibson discovers evidence that there may be more victims. Keen to get Spector back into the justice system, Gibson speaks to August Larso,n the consultant psychiatrist who will be assessing Spector. Sally-Ann reaches breaking point.

  • E4
    The Hell Within Him
    Aired · Thu, Oct 20, 2016 · 60m

    Gibson 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.

  • E5
    Wounds of Deadly Hate
    Aired · Thu, Oct 27, 2016 · 60m

    Spector'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.

  • E6
    Their Solitary Way
    Aired · Fri, Oct 28, 2016 · 60m

    The 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.