The Fall Review (2013–2016): Is It Worth Watching?

Is The Fall worth watching?

Yes — The Fall is worth watching, holding a 89% Critic Score and 88% Audience Score on Celluloid. Its 83% Celluloid Score averages five independent sources: critic percentage, audience percentage, Metascore (79), IMDb (8.1/10) and aggregated fan rating (77%).

Created by Allan Cubitt, The Fall ran 3 seasons, 17 episodes on BBC in English, from United Kingdom. The Fall has ended, so you can watch the complete story without waiting on a renewal.

What is The Fall about?

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.

Critics consensus: Gillian Anderson’s Stella Gibson hunts Jamie Dornan’s Belfast killer in a series far more interested in male violence than in the chase. The cast is led by Gillian Anderson, Jamie Dornan, Niamh McGrady, John Lynch, Colin Morgan, among others.

How many seasons of The Fall are there, and where do I start?

The Fall has 3 seasons, 17 episodes, and there is no reason to start anywhere but the first episode. At 3 seasons, 17 episodes, it is a manageable binge rather than a multi-year project. The series page breaks the 83% Celluloid Score into its five sources so you can see exactly where critics and audiences disagree before committing.

Where can I watch The Fall?

The Fall is carried by BBC, though rights are licensed by territory and change often. Check the BBC hub for everything else on the same service, and the series page for the regions where Celluloid has confirmed availability.

What should I watch after The Fall?

If it lands, try Fleabag (92%), Inside No. 9 (89%), Peaky Blinders (89%) next — same shelf, comparable scores. You can also browse all drama series, everything from United Kingdom, or the year it premiered.