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The Fall
The Fall title card
Genre
Written byAllan Cubitt
Directed byAllan Cubitt
Jakob Verbruggen[1]
StarringGillian Anderson
Jamie Dornan
John Lynch
Archie Panjabi
Country of originNorthern Ireland
Original languageEnglish
No. of series2
No. of episodes11 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers
  • Allan Cubitt
  • Patrick Irwin
  • Justin Thomson-Glover
  • Stephen Wright
  • Gillian Anderson[2]
Producers
  • Gub Neal
  • Julian Stevens
Production locationsBelfast, Northern Ireland
Running time60 minutes
Production companiesFables Limited
Artists Studio
BBC Northern Ireland
Original release
NetworkBBC Two
Release13 May 2013 (2013-05-13) –
present

The Fall is a BBC crime drama television series set in Northern Ireland and created, written and, in its second series, directed by Allan Cubitt. The series stars Gillian Anderson as Superintendent Stella Gibson, a senior police officer investigating a string of murders in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Irish actor Jamie Dornan plays the serial killer she is pursuing. The Fall is produced by Artists Studio and premiered in Ireland on RTÉ One at 9.30pm on 12 May 2013, and in the UK on BBC Two at 9pm on 13 May 2013.[3] BBC Two renewed the show for a second series on 27 May 2013.[2]

Series 2 began in the Republic of Ireland on Sunday, 9 November on RTÉ One HD at 10.30pm and in the United Kingdom on BBC One Thursday, 13 November 2014.

Overview

Metropolitan Police Superintendent Stella Gibson, a Senior Investigating Officer tasked with the reviewing of investigations, is seconded to the Police Service of Northern Ireland in order to assess the progress of a murder investigation that has remained active for longer than 28 days. When it becomes apparent a serial killer is on the loose, local detectives must work with Stella to find and capture Paul Spector, who is attacking young, professional women in the city of Belfast.

Cast

Actor Character Episodes
Series 1 Series 2 Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Gillian Anderson D.S.I. Stella Gibson, Senior Investigating Officer 11
Jamie Dornan Paul Spector 11
John Lynch A.C.C. Jim Burns 11
Bronagh Waugh Sally Ann Spector 11
Niamh McGrady P.C. Danielle Ferrington 10
Aisling Franciosi Katie Benedetto 10
Archie Panjabi Dr. Reed Smith 9
Emmett J. Scanlan D.C. Glen Martin 9
Stuart Graham D.C.I. Matt Eastwood, Deputy S.I.O. 8
Karen Hassan Annie Brawley 7
Ben Peel D.S. James Olson 5
Actor Character Series Rank
if applicable
1 2
Séainín Brennan Liz Tyler Recurring Main
Brian Milligan Jimmy Tyler Recurring Main
Laura Donnelly Sarah Kay Main
Michael McElhatton Rob Breedlove Main Detective Inspector (DI)
Frank McCusker Garrett Brink Main Detective Chief Inspector (DCI) / Deputy SIO
Nick Lee Ned Callan Recurring Main
Ian McElhinney Morgan Monroe Main Guest
Valene Kane Rose Stagg Guest Main
Bronágh Taggart Gail McNally Main Detective Constable (DC)
Jonjo O'Neill Tom Stagg Main
Colin Morgan Tom Anderson Main Detective Sergeant (DS)
Sean McGinley Peter Jensen Main
  • Gillian Anderson as Detective Superintendent Stella Gibson, a Metropolitan Police officer assigned to the PSNI on a 28 day review. Following the realisation that a serial killer is on the loose, Gibson decides to accept a semi-permanent secondment to supervise Operation Musicman.
  • Jamie Dornan as Paul Spector, a serial killer and a bereavement counsellor. He has a wife, from whom he later separates, and 2 children.
  • Niamh McGrady as PC Danielle 'Dani' Ferrington, a patrol officer seconded to Operation Musicman at the behest of DSI Gibson.
  • Bronagh Waugh as Sally Ann Spector, the wife of Paul Spector and a neonatal nurse.
  • Aisling Franciosi as Katie, a 15-year-old schoolgirl who is in love with Paul and is aware he's a serial killer.
  • John Lynch as Assistant Chief Constable Jim Burns, Stella's supervising officer; the two had an affair years earlier.
  • Archie Panjabi as Professor Reed Smith, a pathologist assigned to Operation Musicman.
  • Laura Donnelly as Sarah Kay, a solicitor who is murdered by Paul Spector.
  • Ben Peel as Detective Sergeant James Olson, a sexual interest of Gibson who is later assassinated.
  • Frank McCusker as Detective Chief Inspector Garrett Brink, the head of the Belfast M.I.T. who serves as Gibson's deputy during Musicman.
  • Ian McElhinney as Morgan Monroe, the father-in-law of one of Spector's victims and the chairman of the Northern Ireland Policing Executive.
  • Stuart Graham as Detective Chief Inspector Matt Eastwood, a Discipline and Complaints officer assigned to investigate corruption allegations within the police.
  • Colin Morgan as Detective Sergeant Tom Anderson, assigned to Operation Musicman as Stella's right-hand.
  • Emmett Scanlan as Detective Constable Glen Martin, an officer assigned to the investigation.[4][5]
  • Karen Hassan as Anne Brawley, a young accountant who catches the eye of murderer Paul Spector.[4]
  • Nick Lee as Ned Callan, a Belfast journalist, keen on impressing himself upon Gibson and exposing the failings of the PSNI.
  • Sarah Beattie as Olivia Spector, the Spectors' daughter.
  • David Beattie as Liam Spector, the Spectors' son.
  • Séainín Brennan as Liz Tyler.[4][6] a woman counselled by Paul Spector, along with her husband, after the death of their son.
  • Chris Corrigan as Bill Nash, a neighbour of the Tylers.
  • Siobhan McSweeney as Detective Sergeant Mary McCurdy.
  • Simon Delaney as Detective Inspector Jerry McElroy, an officer assigned to the investigation.
  • Brian Milligan as Jimmy Tyler, Liz Tyler's abusive husband.
  • B. J. Hogg as Ian Kay, father of Sarah Kay.
  • Lisa Hogg as Marion Kay, sister of Sarah Kay.
  • Gerard Jordan as PC Brian Stone, PC Ferrington's partner.
  • Gerard McCarthy as Kevin McSwain, lawyer and friend of Sarah Kay. They work at the same firm.[7][8]
  • Lucy McConnell as Angelica Mitchell, a young mother whose baby is taken care of by Sally-Ann.
  • Eugene O'Hare as Aaron Monroe, ex-husband of one of Spector's victims.
  • Tara Lynne O'Neill as Martina Dean, a minor member of the team investigating the serial murders.

Episodes

Series Episodes Originally aired DVD release dates Blu-ray Disc release date
Season premiere Season finale Region 1 Region 2 Region 4 Region A Region B
1 5 13 May 2013 (2013-05-13) 10 June 2013 (2013-06-10) 15 October 2013 (2013-10-15)[9] 17 June 2013 (2013-06-17)[10] 20 November 2013 (2013-11-20)[11] TBA 17 June 2013 (2013-06-17)[12]
2 6 13 November 2014[13] 17 December 2014 TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA

Series 1 (2013)

No. # Title Directed by Written by Original air date UK viewers
(millions)
11"Dark Descent"Jakob VerbruggenAllan Cubitt13 May 2013 (2013-05-13)4.49[14]

Superintendent Stella Gibson (Gillian Anderson), a Senior Detective from the Met, is seconded to Belfast to supervise a 28 day review into the investigation into the death of Alice Monroe. A.C.C. Jim Burns (John Lynch) recommends Stella view the case as a single entity, rather than as part of a larger pattern. As reporters begin to descend on Gibson, she is introduced to Sergeant James Olson (Ben Peel); giving him details of her hotel.

Respectable family-man Paul Spector (Jamie Dornan), meanwhile, continues to stalk Sarah Kay (Laura Donnelly) – a young lawyer, determined to make her his next victim.
22"Darkness Visible"Jakob VerbruggenAllan Cubitt20 May 2013 (2013-05-20)4.16[14]

Dr. Reed Smith (Archie Panjabi) is called to the scene of Sarah Kay's murder, a crime for which PC Danielle Ferrington (Niamh McGrady) blames herself. Gibson realises Ferrington failed to connect the break-in to the killers MO, but recruits her to her team none-the-less. Morgan Monroe (Ian McElhinney) coerces Burns into clearing his sons name in relation to killings, whilst DS Olson is assassinated outside his home.

Meanwhile, Spector destroys evidence of his latest crime, whilst Katie Benedetto (Aisling Franciosi), the children's 15-year old babysitter, expresses her interest in the family-man.
33"Insolence & Wine"Jakob VerbruggenAllan Cubitt27 May 2013 (2013-05-27)3.96[14]

Gibson, intent on psychoanalysing the killer, becomes permanent SIO of an investigation now known as Musicman. Ferrington becomes permanently seconded to this team. Gibson is questioned about her affair with the now deceased DS Olson.

Meanwhile, Paul and his wife Sally-Ann (Bronagh Waugh) become concerned with their daughter, who is having nightmares that threaten to reveal Paul's hiding place.
44"My Adventurous Song"Jakob VerbruggenAllan Cubitt3 June 2013 (2013-06-03)4.28[14]

Chief Inspector Matt Eastwood's (Stuart Graham) investigation into DS Olson's death reveals DI Breedloves (Michael McElhatton) involvement with the Monroe family, forcing the latter to take drastic measures that drag Stella deeper into Internal Affairs investigations. Gibson interviews a possible ex-girlfriend of the serial killer, whilst she mounts a televised plea for information pertaining to the murders.

Spector's professional relationship with Liz Tyler (Séainín Brennan) is questioned by both his bosses, and her husband Jimmy (Brian Milligan), forcing him to speed up his next attack – with grave consequences.
55"The Vast Abyss"Jakob VerbruggenAllan Cubitt10 June 2013 (2013-06-10)4.65[14]

Gibson begins to investigate the attack on Annie Brawley (Karen Hassan) – a botched killing that brings her one step to the Strangler, both emotionally and physically. As the investigation begins to focus on a single individual, Gibson makes contact with Musicman, revealing to him details of his own past.

Meanwhile, Spector is seen on TV, forcing him to give a statement to the police, whilst a pregnant Sally-Ann provides him with a false alibi. After a confrontation with the Investigating Officers, Spector leaves Belfast for Scotland.

Series 2 (2014)

Episodes of the second series were broadcast first in Ireland on a Sunday, then on the subsequent Thursday in Northern Ireland and the UK, save for the series finale which was broadcast on Wednesday 17 December, 2014 in Ireland, and on Thursday 18 in the UK. This series saw an overhaul to Gibson's Musicman team, Frank McCusker and Michael McElhatton did not return as DCI Garrett Brink and DI Rob Breedlove, respectively. Bronágh Taggart and Colin Morgan joined the team as Detectives Gail McNally and Tom Anderson, whilst Stuart Graham's DCI Eastwood replaced Brink as Deputy SIO. Niamh McGrady's PC Danielle Ferrington departed the investigation to return to patrol, allowing for Emmett J. Scanlan's promotion to series regular, and his characters expanded role as Stella's right hand.

No. # Title Directed by Written by Original air date UK viewers
(millions)
61"Walk the Line"Allan CubittAllan Cubitt9 November 2014 (2014-11-09) (Ireland)3.54[15]

Ten Days after her telephone call with the killer, Superintendent Gibson tries to help Annie Brawley recapture her memories of the attack that left her hospitalised. Rose Stagg (Valene Kane), a friend to Smith, is inadvertently dragged into the case, forcing her to reveal secrets from her past to her husband Tom (Jonjo O'Neill).

Meanwhile, following a break-up with Sally-Ann, Spector returns to Belfast to tie up loose ends, much to the excitement of Katie, and to the dismay of his pregnant wife, who believes he raped the children's babysitter.
72"One Named Peter"Allan CubittAllan Cubitt16 November 2014 (2014-11-16) (Ireland)3.11[16]

Whilst Stella is called in front of the PSNI's Policing Board, headed by Morgan Monroe, to discuss the lack of progress in the case, Ferrington requests a transfer off of the investigation. DCI Eastwood is assigned as Stella's Deputy SIO following Brink's (Frank McCusker) reassignment, and Gibson declares the investigation will focus on a single individual.

Meanwhile, Spector abducts Rose Stagg.
83"It's Always Darkest"Allan CubittAllan Cubitt23 November 2014 (2014-11-23) (Ireland)N/A

Gibson orders extensive surveillance on the suspect and his family. Burns informs Stella he leaked information to Morgan Monroe about her investigation, tipping off his son and one-time-suspect Aaron. Gibson and Reed Smith share an intimate moment, as do she and Burns, when the latter tries to kiss her in her hotel room. The serial witnesses her violent confrontation with the A.C.C.

Meanwhile, Spector continues to groom Katie to assist him in his crimes, whilst breaking into the Investigating Officers hotel room, making the cat and mouse game far more personal than it had been before.
94"Strangler"Allan CubittAllan Cubitt30 November 2014 (2014-11-30) (Ireland)N/A

Gibson's huge surveillance operation continues to pay its dues. DC Martin (Emmett J. Scanlan) and DC McNally (Bronágh Taggart) head a team assigned to install closed circuit cameras in microphones in the suspects home, a task that has unexpected consequences. The body of a young woman is found fitting the description of Rose Stagg, so Gibson seizes the opportunity to use young and eager DS Tom Anderson (Colin Morgan) to bait the serial killer.

Meanwhile, Spector returns home to find his house destroyed by the botched police operation, Katie continues to provide a false alibi for the strangler, whilst Paul continues to groom her to assist him in his killings.
105"The Fall"Allan CubittAllan Cubitt7 December 2014 (2014-12-07) (Ireland)N/A

Stella continues to monitor the killer, whilst Burns visits a disgraced paedophile priest (Sean McGinley) who may have had contact with the suspect. Ferrington is shot whilst responding to a call out of a man matching the description of the suspect who has been taken hostage, blowing Gibson's arrest strategies.

Meanwhile, whilst Katie works to destroy evidence, Hagstrom (Kelly Gough) heads a team to intercept and arrest her, Martin and McNally arrest Sally Ann for perverting the course of justice, whilst Anderson arrests Spector for the abduction of Rose Stagg, among other crimes.

Stella monitors the progress of the interviews from behind the scenes, whilst she is informed of a video that shows Rose pleading for her life, with the suspects face clearly on camera. The search team discover Spector's burnt car with conflicting evidence inside it.
116"In Summation"Allan CubittAllan Cubitt17 December 2014 (2014-12-17) (Ireland)N/A
Two Worlds Collide as Stella and Spector finally come face to face.

Development and production

On 3 February 2012, BBC Two picked up The Fall series with a five episode order.[17][18] The series was written by Allan Cubitt and produced for BBC Two by Artists Studio and BBC Northern Ireland, with funding from Northern Ireland Screen and the European Regional Development Fund.[17][18] Gub Neal and Julian Stevens produced, with Allan Cubitt, Justin Thomson-Glover, Patrick Irwin and Stephen Wright serving as executive producers.[17][18][19]

Casting announcements began in February 2012, with Gillian Anderson first to be cast in the series as Detective Superintendent Stella Gibson.[17][18][20] Next to join the series was Jamie Dornan as serial killer Paul Spector and Gerard McCarthy as Kevin McSwain.[7][8][21][22][23] Archie Panjabi, Emmett Scanlan and Karen Hassan were next to be cast, with Panjabi playing Paula Reed Smith, Scanlan playing DC Glenn Martin and Hassan playing Annie Brawley.[4][5] It was later announced that Niamh McGrady, Bronagh Waugh, John Lynch, Simon Delaney and Séainín Brennan had joined the series.[4][6][24]

The first series was filmed in Belfast, Northern Ireland, between March and June 2012.[4][17]

On 14 May 2013, it was reported that, in addition to being the highest rated drama launch in eight years, The Fall was likely to return for a second series of six episodes. Allan Cubitt had been working on the scripts and the lead actors had all signed on for a second series. Gillian Anderson would be an executive producer for Series Two.[25]

On 21 October 2013, it was announced that Jakob Verbruggen would not be returning to direct The Fall's second series. Instead series creator Allan Cubitt would direct, with production due to begin in February 2014.[26]

In April 2014, the Irish actor Colin Morgan joined the cast for the role of Sergeant Tom Anderson, one of the leads.[27]

Production of series 2 ended in June 2014.[13]

Talks of series 3 was announced on Nov 13, 2014. There are no definite plans, but the star, Gillian Anderson, is hopeful there could be a third series, and that ideas for another series have been planned. [28]

International broadcast

The first series was made available in full in the United States via Netflix's "Watch Instantly" service starting 28 May 2013,[29] and airs on Bravo and Netflix in Canada.

The series also aired across Latin America during September 2013 for subscribers of the TV satellite provider DirecTV. The Fall was aired in the exclusive channel OnDIRECTV in high definition.[30]

HBO Europe has picked up the series to air on their Cinemax channels in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Moldova, Bulgaria, Croatia, Slovenia, Serbia, Montenegro, Kosovo, Macedonia, Bosnia-Herzegovina and Albania.[31]

Hot (Israel) started screening the series on its video on demand service in February 2014.

Reruns have aired on M3 in Canada since June 2014.[32]

In Australia, the series began airing on SBS One starting 23 October 2014.

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominee(s) Result
2013 Crime Thriller Awards[33] The Best Actress Dagger Gillian Anderson Nominated
2014 Edgar Allan Poe Awards[33] Best Television Episode Teleplay Allan Cubitt Won
Broadcasting Press Guild Awards[33] Breakthrough Award Jamie Dornan Won
Best Actress Gillian Anderson Nominated
Writer's Award Allan Cubitt Nominated
National Television Awards[34] Best Detective Gillian Anderson Nominated
Best Drama The Fall Nominated
BAFTA Awards[33] Best Leading Actor Jamie Dornan Nominated
Irish Film and Television Awards[33] Best Television Drama The Fall Won
Best Lead Actor – Television Jamie Dornan Won
Best Original Score (Film/TV Drama) David Holmes Won
2015 Satellite Awards[35] Best Actress – Television Series Drama Gillian Anderson Pending
Best Television Series – Drama The Fall Pending

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