The critically acclaimed crime thriller The Fall, starring Gillian Anderson and Jamie Dornan, will depart from Netflix on July 31. Fans have described the series as 'exceptionally well-written' and 'very scary,' urging viewers to catch it before it leaves the streaming platform.
What Is 'The Fall' About?
Originally broadcast on BBC Two in 2013, The Fall is set in Belfast and follows Detective Superintendent Stella Gibson, played by Anderson, who is dispatched to investigate an unsolved murder. As more young women fall victim to killings, it becomes clear a serial killer is at large. Gibson races against time to prevent further bloodshed while hunting the perpetrator.
Jamie Dornan portrays Paul Spector, an outwardly ordinary family man who is responsible for the murders. The series sets up a gripping cat-and-mouse pursuit between Gibson and Spector, keeping viewers on edge.
Critical and Fan Acclaim
The series was created and written by Allan Cubitt, a veteran of Prime Suspect, and was an immediate critical success. Three series have been produced since its debut. Fans have praised the show on IMDb, with one calling it 'the best psychological thriller I've seen in ages' and another noting it is 'very intelligent and well written.' Anderson's performance has been singled out as 'excellent.'
Reflecting on her role, Anderson said: 'How good the writing was - Allan is a talented writer. I don't know how he manages to infuse so much of each character within the scene and the dialogue without description; it comes out in their personalities and their actions.'
Where to Watch After Netflix
While all three series have been available on Netflix, subscribers have been notified of its departure on July 31. However, viewers can still watch The Fall on BBC iPlayer, which is also broadcasting all three series. This ensures fans won't miss out entirely if they don't finish streaming before the deadline.
One viewer remarked: 'Exceptionally well-written, directed, and acted. VERY dark and scary.' Another added: 'Excellent combo of Prime Suspect and Red Riding trilogy.'
