BBC The Fall
Created by Allan Cubitt · 2013–2016 ·
The Fall (2013–2016) earns a 82% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended overall. Created by Allan Cubitt; stream on Prime Video, Peacock, AMC+.
Calculated from four inputs (Celluloid editorial, Metascore, IMDb and TMDB fan rating). Audience sentiment is shown separately. See how we calculate scores.
Four-input score + separate audience snapshot
Where to watch The Fall
The Fall is available on Prime Video, Peacock, AMC+ — regional notes: Prime Video, Peacock, AMC+ in the United States; Prime Video, Disney+ in the United Kingdom; Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT in Japan. Catalog platform tag: BBC.
Where to watch The Fall by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| Japan | Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT |
| United Kingdom | Prime Video, Disney+ |
| United States | Prime Video, Peacock, AMC+ |
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Is The Fall worth watching?
Yes — The Fall earns a 82% Celluloid Score. Recommended, created by Allan Cubitt and streaming on Prime Video, Peacock, AMC+.
Celluloid Verdict
Gillian Anderson’s Stella Gibson hunts Jamie Dornan’s Belfast killer in a series far more interested in male violence than in the chase.
Celluloid editorial verdict
What is The Fall about?
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.
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Critic Reviews
The Fall Review (2013–2016): Is It Worth Watching?
★★★★☆
Allan Cubitt's The Fall (2013–2016) runs 3 seasons, 17 episodes on BBC — a drama series from United Kingdom carrying a 82% Celluloid Score.
Strongly recommended — worth the time commitment.
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Yes — The Fall earns a 82% Celluloid Score (Recommended), from editorial 89%, Metascore 79/100, IMDb 8.1/10, TMDB fan 77%. Audience snapshot is separate (88%). Gillian Anderson’s Stella Gibson hunts Jamie Dornan’s Belfast killer in a series far more interested in male violence than in the chase.
The Fall scores 82% from four inputs: Celluloid editorial 89/100, Metacritic 79/100, IMDb 8.1/10 and TMDB fan rating 77%. The separate audience snapshot is 88%. Gillian Anderson’s Stella Gibson hunts Jamie Dornan’s Belfast killer in a series far more interested in male violence than in the chase. See the full breakdown on the The Fall series page.
No — The Fall is not on Netflix. It streams on Prime Video, Peacock, AMC+, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under BBC. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.
Yes — The Fall is available on Prime Video in many regions (catalogued under BBC on Celluloid). Rights differ by country; confirm in the Prime Video app or the where-to-watch notes.
The Fall first aired in 2013 and ran through 2016 (2013–2016). Created by Allan Cubitt; it streams on Prime Video, Peacock, AMC+ today.
The Fall has 3 seasons across 17 episodes (2013–2016). Status: ended / complete.
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, The Fall’s 17 episodes take roughly 13 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.
The Fall streams on Prime Video, Peacock, AMC+ in supported regions. On Celluloid it is catalogued under BBC. Rights rotate — confirm in your country on the platform app.
The Fall stars Gillian Anderson, Jamie Dornan, Niamh McGrady, John Lynch, Colin Morgan, and others. Created by Allan Cubitt.
The Fall has 17 episodes across 3 seasons (2013–2016).
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 was created by Allan Cubitt. It is a drama, crime series from United Kingdom, primarily in English.