# The Fall (2013–2016) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/the-fall/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 83% |
| Critic Score | 89% |
| Audience Score | 88% |
| Metascore | 79/100 |
| IMDb | 8.1/10 |
| Fan Score | 77% |
| Creator | Allan Cubitt |
| Platform | BBC |
| Genres | Drama, Crime |
| Seasons | 3 (17 episodes) |
| Language | English |
| Country | United Kingdom |

## Quick answer

The Fall (2013–2016) is a Drama, Crime series created by Allan Cubitt, streaming on BBC. It holds a 83% Celluloid Score — Recommended — averaged from critic reviews (89%), audience ratings (88%), Metascore (79/100), IMDb (8.1/10), and fan ratings (77%) across 3 seasons.

## 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.

## 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.

## Cast

Gillian Anderson, Jamie Dornan, Niamh McGrady, John Lynch, Colin Morgan, Stuart Graham, Valene Kane, Bronagh Waugh

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is The Fall worth watching?**
Yes — The Fall earns a 83% Celluloid Score (Recommended), averaged from critic 89%, audience 88%, Metascore 79/100, IMDb 8.1/10, and fan 77%. Gillian Anderson’s Stella Gibson hunts Jamie Dornan’s Belfast killer in a series far more interested in male violence than in the chase.

**Why is The Fall so highly rated?**
The Fall scores 83% because all five independent sources agree: critics 89%, audiences 88%, Metacritic 79/100, IMDb 8.1/10 and fan ratings 77%. Gillian Anderson’s Stella Gibson hunts Jamie Dornan’s Belfast killer in a series far more interested in male violence than in the chase. See the full breakdown on the The Fall series page.

**Is The Fall on Netflix?**
No — The Fall is not on Netflix. It streams on BBC, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under BBC. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.

**What year did The Fall come out?**
The Fall first aired in 2013 and ran through 2016 (2013–2016). Created by Allan Cubitt; it streams on BBC today.

**How many seasons of The Fall are there?**
The Fall has 3 seasons across 17 episodes (2013–2016). Status: ended / complete.

**How long does it take to watch The Fall?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, The Fall’s 17 episodes take roughly 13 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Where can I watch The Fall?**
The Fall streams on BBC in supported regions. On Celluloid it is catalogued under BBC. Rights rotate — confirm in your country on the platform app.

**Who is in the cast of The Fall?**
The Fall stars Gillian Anderson, Jamie Dornan, Niamh McGrady, John Lynch, Colin Morgan, and others. Created by Allan Cubitt.

**How many episodes are in The Fall?**
The Fall has 17 episodes across 3 seasons (2013–2016).

**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.

**Who created The Fall?**
The Fall was created by Allan Cubitt. It is a drama, crime series from United Kingdom, primarily in English.

**What should I watch after The Fall?**
Browse more drama series on Celluloid’s BBC hub, or open More Like This.

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