Anyone watching this? It appears to be a joint-venture between British and Irish productions as it premiered on RTÉ One two weeks ago and then started on BBC Two the following evening. There has been two episodes thus far and the third installment is on tonight at 9.00pm (BBC Two). The plot follows an unsolved murder in Belfast and Gillian Anderson is called in from the Metropolitan Police to try help crack the case. It's been getting rave reviews and today has been re-commissioned for a second series once this one has finished.
Television The Fall
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik and Imran hold a long overdue conversation about United's awful league form with 1 win in 7. They discuss a disappointing draw at Bournemouth, a not so disappointing draw against Liverpool and a crushing defeat at Chelsea - Is time nearly over for Erik Ten Hag?
Then in a special second half of the pod, Nik welcomes Natalie ( https://twitter.com/natalie_17) to discuss the fortunes of Manchester United Women as they booked a place in the FA Cup Final after a historic first ever win vs. Chelsea.
Been taping it. My family have said it's good.
Is Gillian still looking well?
Only saw the first episode but it seemed pretty good. And Gillian is looking well.
Excellent so far.
Cantona's Belfast accent is good.
been liking it so far.
i did think of Eric when he was first shown too.Watched the first ep and it seems good. Reminds me of Luther, watching that atm as well.
I thought this was going to be about Mark E Smith.
Why is it airing during spring?
Fantastic again last night. Very thought-provoking subject matter with some memorable eerie scenes thus far. I'm interested to know how/if Paul will be caught. He seems to be getting a little sloppy in terms of incidents he's getting himself involved in (away from the murders).
It's coming to the boil nicely.
Now the wife knows the root of the daughter's nightmares, she's definitely going to inspect the attic space above the daughter's room where she'll find a serial-killing treasure chest. Not to mention the abandoned house in the countryside which he has turned into a weird doll fetish dungeon. As he found that house on the quad bike whilst visiting the wife's parents, it can't be far from their home and I suspect this will arouse suspicion.
Also, it appears that he has turned his attention to Det. Gibson now, but she's well tuned-in to how his mind operates and what they're looking for so it's going to be intriguing how that battle pans out.
Also, it appears that he has turned his attention to Det. Gibson now, but she's well tuned-in to how his mind operates and what they're looking for so it's going to be intriguing how that battle pans out.
It's coming to the boil nicely.
I'm not loving it at all to be honest and I don't see it with Gillian Anderson either, never have.
It just jumps around a bit too much for me and I honestly can't get past Cantona.
I'll continue to watch it but only because my wife likes it and we don't normally watch any of the programs I normally like, together. I think she just likes beardy.
It just jumps around a bit too much for me and I honestly can't get past Cantona.
I'll continue to watch it but only because my wife likes it and we don't normally watch any of the programs I normally like, together. I think she just likes beardy.
Cantona?
been watching this, quite good but the young female copper is a bit of a wooden actress.
also, an old colleagues sister is an actor in it too
the lead actor, is the ex boyfriend of Keira Knightly. He's done well, quite creepy. I hope he kills that ex-terrorist dude
also, i notice at least 2 people from Game of Thrones
good casting, that guy who played the gay bad guy in Hollyoaks, i reckon his bumbling character will save Scully in the end somehow
been watching this, quite good but the young female copper is a bit of a wooden actress.
also, an old colleagues sister is an actor in it too
the lead actor, is the ex boyfriend of Keira Knightly. He's done well, quite creepy. I hope he kills that ex-terrorist dude
also, i notice at least 2 people from Game of Thrones
good casting, that guy who played the gay bad guy in Hollyoaks, i reckon his bumbling character will save Scully in the end somehow
I don't think they are identical myself, but I think this is the actor they are referring to. John Lynch, who also had a prominent part in In The Name Of The Father.
Also, the lead actor (the serial killer) is a huge United fan. Season ticket holder at Old Trafford.
looks a bit like him I suppose. Cantona is a better actor though
A bit like him? He looks more like him than Eric does 
Come on lads!
Watched the first episode and enjoyed it so much I haven't watched anymore, I know that doesn't make much sense but I have been recording the rest so I can watch in one sitting, hate watching one hour episodes especially if it is something I have really enjoyed and can't wait a week for the next episode. Gillian Anderson is looking hot in it.
If you think Anderson is smoking in the first episode, you'll enjoy the next two.
Damn, now I'm tempted to watch these two now
Watched episodes 2 and 3 have to say that is quality drama.
It's brilliant. It's not a new concept for a television programme but the way it's executed is refreshing. Some folk are questioning some of the acting but I think it's fine. It's great to see local talent getting their chance. It's also fantastic to see a programme/film set in the North that isn't about the Troubles.
I'm looking forward to the next two weeks already. I'm just wondering, though: it's been commissioned for a second series already so will the killer remain at large for that or will it take a new direction and storyline? Obviously this series' ending has been shot already and they'll end it how they planned to, but I'm intrigued as to what the plot of the second series will entail.
I'm looking forward to the next two weeks already. I'm just wondering, though: it's been commissioned for a second series already so will the killer remain at large for that or will it take a new direction and storyline? Obviously this series' ending has been shot already and they'll end it how they planned to, but I'm intrigued as to what the plot of the second series will entail.
Watched the first episode, didn't realise so many Belfast people had posh accents (they don't) and a few of the characters weren't believable at all. The blond guy in the bar, at the start (the one that was in hollyoakes) is a childhood friend of mine, good to see him back on TV. Apart from a few wee niggly things, I did enjoy it and am looking forward to watching the rest.
I've noticed in the last few programmes/films set in the North that there has been quite a few of the cast with Southern accents (Dublin actors). What's the deal there? I know the Gardaí and the PSNI now share some resources etc., but the way the PSNI is being portrayed in these shows, you'd swear the Gardaí were running the show as there's so many of them in it! I just think it's a little strange is all.
I think it's just because there are a limited number of actors on this Isle, I know one of the guys who plays one of the detectives, his young lad was in the same class in school as my lad and he seems to appear in any show that needs a norn iron accent http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0334324/
What a letdown this is not about the actual The Fall.
Well, might as well post the Peel session Blindness anyway.
And I'll give the programme a watch too.
Well, might as well post the Peel session Blindness anyway.
And I'll give the programme a watch too.
Sounds good, I have them downloading.
Nobody needs to hear the westies!
West Belfast is best Belfast. (it isn't)
Most of my mates are from the West. Mighty craic altogether.
Well, I know for sure that you aren't, talking like that in the west, would get you a dig in the gub.
I change my accent depending on where I am. If I'm in the Hatfield I'll add more culchie. If I'm in Queens with other students I'll go more posh. If I'm in the Rock bar I'll go more West.
I've watched 2 more episodes of this, really enjoying it.
I've watched 2 more episodes of this, really enjoying it.
So far so good for me, I'm a big fan of serial killer movies/shows.Good to know I'm not the only who thought of Cantona
Poor Roose Bolton.
Am I the only one who thinks Anderson is a pig?
Anyone else think that last episode was a bit rubbish? They're trying to really force home the independent female cop thing and it's really horrible to watch. A sweet (k?)night? Shut up already.
The sub plot about the shot policeman holds no interest whatsoever.
The only thing holding it together is the serial killer himself, if he isn't part of season 2 I doubt I'll watch.
The sub plot about the shot policeman holds no interest whatsoever.
The only thing holding it together is the serial killer himself, if he isn't part of season 2 I doubt I'll watch.
Probably, she is quite clearly an attractive woman.
Never understood the relevance of that part.Complete waste of time for me, I do agree that the best part about the show is the killer
I think the link is that one of the victims was related or married to the cokehead or something.
Yeah but what's the link to that policeman's death ?
The policeman who got shot and Roose Bolton were up to something dodgy with the coke head.