The Worst Episodes of The Fall
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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.
Lowest Rated Episodes Summary
The worst episode of "The Fall" is "Episode One", rated 7.1/10 from 1956 user votes. It was directed by Allan Cubitt and written by Allan Cubitt. "Episode One" aired on 9/25/2016 and is rated 0.2 point(s) lower than the second lowest rated, "Episode Two".
7.1/10 1,956 votes#1 - Episode One
Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 9/25/2016
Stella Gibson has finally arrested Paul Spector, but he has been shot by jealous husband James Tyler, leaving the staff at Belfast General Hospital battling to save his life. As the shooting hits the news, the powers-that-be question Gibson's handling of the case, while Spector's young partner-in-crime Katie plots to help him.
Director: Allan Cubitt
Writer: Allan Cubitt
7.3/10 1,574 votes#2 - Episode Two
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.
Director: Allan Cubitt
Writer: Allan Cubitt
7.3/10 1,462 votes#3 - Episode Four
Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 10/16/2016
Gibson comes face to face with the depths of Sally-Ann's desperation.
Director: Allan Cubitt
Writer: Allan Cubitt
7.4/10 1,514 votes#4 - Episode Three
Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 10/9/2016
Spector's legal team move into action, determined he won't stand trial.
Director: Allan Cubitt
Writer: Allan Cubitt
7.8/10 2,668 votes#5 - Episode One
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 5/12/2013
When a murder in Belfast remains unsolved after 28 days, DSI Stella Gibson is called in to review the case.
Director: Jakob Verbruggen
Writer: Allan Cubitt
7.8/10 2,307 votes#6 - Episode Two
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.
Director: Jakob Verbruggen
Writer: Allan Cubitt
7.8/10 2,144 votes#7 - Episode Three
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.
Director: Jakob Verbruggen
Writer: Allan Cubitt
7.8/10 1,949 votes#8 - Episode One
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 11/9/2014
Gibson continues her hunt for the killer.
Director: Allan Cubitt
Writer: Allan Cubitt
7.8/10 1,446 votes#9 - Episode Five
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.
Director: Allan Cubitt
Writer: Allan Cubitt
7.9/10 1,771 votes#10 - Episode Four
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 11/30/2014
A shocking revelation proves how terrifyingly manipulative Paul Spector can be.
Director: Allan Cubitt
Writer: Allan Cubitt
8.0/10 1,811 votes#11 - Episode Two
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 11/16/2014
Stella Gibson realises that her mistakes have put the life of Rose Stagg in danger.
Director: Allan Cubitt
Writer: Allan Cubitt
8.1/10 2,078 votes#12 - Episode Four
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.
Director: Jakob Verbruggen
Writer: Allan Cubitt
8.2/10 2,183 votes#13 - Episode Five
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.
Director: Jakob Verbruggen
Writer: Allan Cubitt
8.2/10 1,845 votes#14 - Episode Three
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 11/23/2014
After the breakthrough identifying the killer, Stella Gibson must play a waiting game.
Director: Allan Cubitt
Writer: Allan Cubitt
8.4/10 1,887 votes#15 - Episode Five
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 12/7/2014
As the investigation tightens around Paul Spector, he makes a bold break for cover.
Director: Allan Cubitt
Writer: Allan Cubitt
8.4/10 2,049 votes#16 - Episode Six
Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 10/28/2016
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.
Director: Allan Cubitt
Writer: Allan Cubitt
8.5/10 2,118 votes#17 - Episode Six
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 12/17/2014
With Paul Spector in custody, DSI Gibson searches for clues to help find Rose Stagg.
Director: Allan Cubitt
Writer: Allan Cubitt