The Fall (2013)
Kernel Score: 88% · 942 ratings
Genres: Drama, Crime
First aired: 2013-05-12
Seasons: 3 · 17 episodes
Where to watch The Fall
- Stream: Prime Video, Peacock, Philo, AMC+, Britbox Apple TV channel, BritBox
- Free with ads: Fawesome, The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, Prime Video (free with ads), Tubi
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
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.
The Fall parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that The Fall is a TV-MA psychological crime thriller following a female detective hunting a methodical serial killer.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Depicts a methodical serial killer's crimes and manhunt, rated TV-MA with intense, disturbing content.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-MA rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Gillian Anderson as Stella Gibson
- Jamie Dornan as Paul Spector
- Niamh McGrady as Danielle "Dani" Ferrington
- John Lynch as Jim Burns
- Colin Morgan as Tom Anderson
- Stuart Graham as Matthew "Matt" Eastwood
- Valene Kane as Rose Stagg
- Bronagh Waugh as Sally Ann Spector
- Aisling Franciosi as Katie Benedetto
The Fall FAQ
Is The Fall good?
The Fall has an 88% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 942 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Fall?
In the US you can stream The Fall on Prime Video, Peacock, Philo, AMC+, Britbox Apple TV channel and BritBox, watch it free with ads on Fawesome, The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, Prime Video (free with ads) and Tubi and buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and Fandango At Home.
Is The Fall OK for kids?
The Fall is rated TV-MA. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that The Fall is a TV-MA psychological crime thriller following a female detective hunting a methodical serial killer.
What shows are like The Fall?
If you liked The Fall, try Luther, Prodigal Son, Dept. Q and Dexter.