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The Fall
“A killer within reach.”
20137.73 Seasons17 EpisodesEnded
Overview
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.
Created by Justin Thomson
Produced by Gub Neal
NetworksRTÉ One
Top Cast
Gillian Anderson
Stella Gibson
Jamie Dornan
Paul Spector
Niamh McGrady
Danielle "Dani" Ferrington
John Lynch
Jim Burns
Colin Morgan
Tom Anderson
Stuart Graham
Matthew "Matt" Eastwood
Valene Kane
Rose Stagg
Bronagh Waugh
Sally Ann Spector
Aisling Franciosi
Katie Benedetto
Themes & Keywords
detectiveinvestigationnorthern irelandserial killerpsychological thrillerthoughtfulpsychologicalviolencesuspensefulthrillercruelbelfast
About The Fall
The Fall is a drama, crime series that first aired in 2013 exploring themes of detective, investigation, northern ireland, serial killer, psychological thriller, thoughtful. Created by Justin Thomson, it stars Gillian Anderson, Jamie Dornan, Niamh McGrady. 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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