The Fall (2013)
A detective hunts a serial killer in Belfast, where every lead tightens the grim, atmospheric suspense.
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.
How intense is The Fall?
The Fall is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. Rated TV-MA.
What The Fall feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefulbleakatmospherictense
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream The Fall
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 11, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Fall for you?
Is The Fall scary?
Only a little. The Fall has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is The Fall gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is The Fall sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Fall OK for kids?
It is rated TV-MA, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is The Fall?
Episodes run about 57m.
Where can I stream The Fall?
The Fall is streaming on Prime Video, Peacock, AMC+ and The Roku Channel.
Does The Fall have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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