The BEST episodes of The Fall

Every episode of The Fall ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Fall!

Detective Superintendent Stella Gibson is brought in from the London Metropolitan Police to help catch the killer when a murder in Belfast remains unsolved. As Gibson travels across from London, we are introduced to the murderer himself; Paul Spector.

Last Updated: 12/25/2023Network: RTÉ OneStatus: Ended
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What is in Me Dark Illumine
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7.99
1728 votes

#1 - What is in Me Dark Illumine

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/17/2014

With Paul Spector in custody, DSI Gibson desperately searches for clues to help find Rose Stagg. However, Spector does all he can to thwart her, locking them into a deadly duel.

Directors: Allan Cubitt
Writer: Allan Cubitt
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Their Solitary Way
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7.93
1717 votes

#2 - Their Solitary Way

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/30/2016

The series concludes as Gibson and Anderson put fresh evidence to Spector, with explosive results. Spector's new-found friendship with another inmate develops, with devastating consequences.

Directors: Allan Cubitt
Writer: Allan Cubitt
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Night Darkens the Streets
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7.86
1791 votes

#3 - Night Darkens the Streets

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/16/2014

Stella Gibson realises that her mistakes have put the life of witness Rose Stagg in danger. Desperate to save Rose's life, the police step up the investigation, while Spector continues to stalk Belfast's streets.

Directors: Allan Cubitt
Writer: Allan Cubitt
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My Adventurous Song
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7.85
2553 votes

#4 - My Adventurous Song

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/2/2013

When Eastwood's investigation into Olson's murder throws open some uncomfortable truths for Burns, Gibson comes under increased pressure in her hunt for Belfast's killer.

Directors: Jakob Verbruggen
Writer: Allan Cubitt
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The Mind is its Own Place
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7.82
1758 votes

#5 - The Mind is its Own Place

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/30/2014

As Gibson recovers from her close encounter with the 'Belfast Strangler', a shocking revelation proves how terrifyingly manipulative Paul Spector can be.

Directors: Allan Cubitt
Writer: Allan Cubitt
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The Vast Abyss
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7.82
2338 votes

#6 - The Vast Abyss

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/9/2013

The killer's latest attack gives Gibson renewed impetus. As the net appears to be closing in, Spector makes a dramatic confession and a decision that binds his fate to Gibson.

Directors: Jakob Verbruggen
Writer: Allan Cubitt
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Beauty Hath Strange Power
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7.81
1778 votes

#7 - Beauty Hath Strange Power

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/23/2014

Gibson orders extensive surveillance on Spector's family, believing they will lead them to Paul, whose whereabouts remain unknown. As the search for Rose Stagg becomes ever more desperate, Spector directs his fury at Gibson after the two narrowly avoid meeting, trespassing into her private world and delighting in taunting and provoking her.

Directors: Allan Cubitt
Writer: Allan Cubitt
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These Troublesome Disguises
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7.80
1951 votes

#8 - These Troublesome Disguises

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/9/2014

It has been ten days since Paul Spector told DSI Stella Gibson that she would never catch him. As Gibson tries in vain to help Spector's surviving victim to remember the identity of her attacker, Spector is forced to deal with the loose ends that he left behind in Belfast. His return to the city reveals that someone from his past has been helping police with their enquiries, forcing Spector to change his plans with terrifying consequences.

Directors: Allan Cubitt
Writer: Allan Cubitt
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Insolence & Wine
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7.76
2548 votes

#9 - Insolence & Wine

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/26/2013

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.

Directors: Jakob Verbruggen
Writer: Allan Cubitt
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Wounds of Deadly Hate
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7.73
1692 votes

#10 - Wounds of Deadly Hate

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/23/2016

Spector's legal team are determined that he will never stand trial. Anderson and Ferrington make a discovery from the past that may help Gibson build her case.

Directors: Allan Cubitt
Writer: Allan Cubitt
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The Perilous Edge of Battle
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7.72
1752 votes

#11 - The Perilous Edge of Battle

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 12/7/2014

As the investigation tightens around Paul Spector, he makes a bold break for cover. However, his recklessness is finally catching up with him, leading to deadly consequences.

Directors: Allan Cubitt
Writer: Allan Cubitt
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The Gates of Light
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7.60
1786 votes

#12 - The Gates of Light

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/9/2016

As Spector's health stabilises, his legal team, lead by Sean Healy, move into action, determined he will never stand trial. Detective Superintendent Stella Gibson discovers evidence that there may be more victims. Keen to get Spector back into the justice system, Gibson speaks to August Larson, the consultant psychiatrist who will be assessing Spector. Sally-Ann reaches breaking point.

Directors: Allan Cubitt
Writer: Allan Cubitt
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Darkness Visible
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7.59
2637 votes

#13 - Darkness Visible

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 5/19/2013

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.

Directors: Jakob Verbruggen
Writer: Allan Cubitt
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Dark Descent
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7.57
3099 votes

#14 - Dark Descent

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/12/2013

Crime drama series set in Northern Ireland. When a murder in Belfast remains unsolved after 28 days, DSI Stella Gibson is called in to review the case.

Directors: Jakob Verbruggen
Writer: Allan Cubitt
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His Troubled Thoughts
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7.57
1840 votes

#15 - His Troubled Thoughts

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/2/2016

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. Katie enraged at the media treatment of him, decides to take matters into her own hands. All the while Nurse Kiera Sheridan and the medical team continue to fight to keep Spector alive. But even if he survives will he ever be fit enough to stand trial?

Directors: Allan Cubitt
Writer: Allan Cubitt
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The Hell Within Him
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7.55
1719 votes

#16 - The Hell Within Him

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/16/2016

Gibson comes face to face with the depths of Sally-Ann's desperation, while Burns has to confront his guilt at pursuing Sally-Ann as a conspirator rather than a witness. Gibson and Dr Larson clash over their different view of Spector - patient or prisoner? Meanwhile, Anderson and Ferrington are dispatched to London to discover if Spector can be linked to an old murder there.

Directors: Allan Cubitt
Writer: Allan Cubitt
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Silence and Suffering
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7.45
1970 votes

#17 - Silence and Suffering

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/25/2016

Stella Gibson has arrested Spector but will he survive the gunshot wounds sustained in police custody? Will he ever face justice? Paul Spector is rushed to Belfast General Hospital where Dr Joe O'Donnell, nurse Kiera Sheridan and the staff engage in the blood-soaked fight to keep him alive. News of Spector's arrest and life-threatening injuries reach Katie and she plots to help him. With the powers that be questioning Gibson's handling of the case, her determination to get a conviction is tested to the full.

Directors: Allan Cubitt
Writer: Allan Cubitt
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