description The Fall (2013) Overview
The Fall is a British psychological crime thriller television series created by Allan Cubitt. It follows Detective Superintendent Stella Gibson, played by Gillian Anderson, as she investigates a series of murders in Belfast and confronts Paul Spector, a serial killer portrayed by Jamie Dornan. The series alternates between the police inquiry and Spector's private life, making the pursuer and pursued parallel subjects.
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Who are the main characters in The Fall?
Gillian Anderson plays detective Stella Gibson, who investigates murders in Belfast. Jamie Dornan plays Paul Spector, a seemingly ordinary family man hiding his life as a killer.
Is The Fall a traditional whodunit?
Not entirely. The audience is shown Paul Spector relatively early, so much of the tension comes from watching Stella Gibson build the case and close in on him.
How many series does The Fall have?
The British-Irish thriller ran for three series. It premiered in 2013 and centers on the investigation in Belfast.
How does The Fall differ from Broadchurch?
The Fall focuses on Stella Gibson's pursuit of Paul Spector in Belfast, while Broadchurch centers on a murder investigation in the fictional Dorset town of Broadchurch. Both are character-driven crime dramas, but The Fall reveals the killer's identity much earlier.
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