Series synopsis
The Fall is a drama crime television series that premiered on RTÉ One on May 12, 2013. It ended on October 28, 2016. It was created by Allan Cubitt. It stars Gillian Anderson, Jamie Dornan, Archie Panjabi and Niamh McGrady.
Russian Empire. The second decade of the twentieth century. As a result of the conflict between the Entente and the bloc of the Central Powers led by Germany, which erupted in August 1914, Russia is drawn into the First World War. A wave of unrest is rolling through the country. Revolutionary moods are increasing every day. Counterintelligence is trying with all its might to suppress the activity of German spies active in the territory of the country ...
Premise
Russian Empire. The second decade of the twentieth century. As a result of the conflict between the Entente and the bloc of the Central Powers led by Germany, which erupted in August 1914, Russia is drawn into the First World War. A wave of unrest is rolling through the country. Revolutionary moods are increasing every day. Counterintelligence is trying with all its might to suppress the activity of German spies active in the territory of the country ...
Premise: A killer within reach.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Gillian Anderson as Stella Gibson
- Jamie Dornan as Paul Spector
- Archie Panjabi as Tanya Reed Smith
- Niamh McGrady as Danielle "Dani" Ferrington
- Frank McCusker as Garrett Brink
- John Lynch as Jim Burns
- Colin Morgan as Tom Anderson
- Ruth Bradley as Wallace
Supporting cast
- Stuart Graham as Matthew "Matt" Eastwood
- Valene Kane as Rose Stagg
- Aisling Bea as Nurse Sheridan
- Bronagh Waugh as Sally Ann Spector
- Richard Coyle as Dr O’Donnell
- Aidan McArdle as Healy
- Krister Henriksson as Dr Larson
- Aisling Franciosi as Katie Benedetto
- Emmett J. Scanlan as Glenn Martin
- Kelly Campbell as Dr. Morton
- Simon Delaney as Jerry McElroy
- Lisa Dwyer Hogg as Marion Kay
Guest cast
- Emmett J. Scanlan as Glenn Martin
- Kelly Campbell as Dr. Morton
- Simon Delaney as Jerry McElroy
- Lisa Dwyer Hogg as Marion Kay
- Nick Lee as Ned Callan
- Gerard McCarthy as Kevin McSwain
- Gerard Jordan as Brian Stone
- David Beattie as Liam Spector
- Sarah Beattie as Olivia Spector
- Séanín Brennan as Liz Tyler
- Brian Milligan as James Tyler
- Joanne Crawford as Joan Jennings
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 17 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 5 | May 12, 2013 | June 9, 2013 |
| Season 2 | 6 | November 9, 2014 | December 17, 2014 |
| Season 3 | 6 | September 25, 2016 | October 28, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode One When a murder in Belfast remains unsolved after 28 days, DSI Stella Gibson is called in to review the case. |
May 12, 2013 |
| 2 |
Episode Two 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. |
May 19, 2013 |
| 3 |
Episode Three 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. |
May 26, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode One Gibson continues her hunt for the killer. |
November 9, 2014 |
| 2 |
Episode Two Stella Gibson realises that her mistakes have put the life of Rose Stagg in danger. |
November 16, 2014 |
| 3 |
Episode Three After the breakthrough identifying the killer, Stella Gibson must play a waiting game. |
November 23, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode One Stella Gibson has finally arrested Paul Spector, but he has been shot by jealous husband James Tyler, leaving the staff at Belfast General Hospital battling to save his life. As the shooting hits the news, the powers-that-be question Gibson's handling of the case, while Spector's young partner-in-crime Katie plots to help him. |
September 25, 2016 |
| 2 |
Episode Two 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. |
October 2, 2016 |
| 3 |
Episode Three Spector's legal team move into action, determined he won't stand trial. |
October 9, 2016 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | RTÉ One |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 12, 2013 |
| Last aired | October 28, 2016 |
| Runtime | 57 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Thursday at 21:00:00 |