The Fall fingerprintHigh energy, immersive world, light on feelings.
Tense
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Melancholic
Some dark humor and sharp wit
Not a comedy at heart.
Everyday modern life, crime, and mystery
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Standout performances, characters, and direction
Layered plot that rewards full attention.
Standout cinematography
Tense
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
The Fall is tense. The story builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Some dark humor and sharp wit
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect some dark humor and sharp wit.
Everyday modern life, crime, and mystery
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Its world is built around everyday modern life, crime, and mystery. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Standout performances, characters, and direction
Layered plot that rewards full attention.
The performances, characters, and direction stand out. The plot is layered and rewards full attention.
Standout cinematography
Look and sound: the cinematography stand out.
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A killer within reach.
Overall: Similar vibe.
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
The Fall is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Peacock, Philo, and AMC+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Pluto TV, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.
Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 8.1, Rotten Tomatoes 85%, and Metacritic 79). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
It's rated TV-MA in the United States. Content advisories: violence, sexual content, strong language, and disturbing imagery.
3 seasons
It has 3 seasons with 17 episodes.
Yes. Critics average 82 and audiences 80 out of 100, so both groups see The Fall much the same way.
It ran from 2013 to 2016 and has ended.
It was made in English. Produced in Ireland, United Kingdom.
+43GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Fall in 57 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.
TV Tropes lists 93 storytelling tropes for The Fall, including Pedophile Priest, Central Theme, Bittersweet Ending.
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