Superintendent Stella Gibson is seconded to Belfast to supervise a murder investigation.

Ep. 1 - Dark Descent The Fall

Premiered December 16, 2021
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Ep. 1 - Dark Descent

Superintendent Stella Gibson (Gillian Anderson) is seconded to Belfast to supervise a 28-day review into the investigation of the death of Alice Monroe. A family man Paul Spector (Jamie Dornan) continues to stalk 30- something solicitor determined to make her his next victim, and a rogue reporter attempts to make a name for himself at Gibson's expense.

About the Program

The Fall

Gillian Anderson brings the intelligence and depth of character to her portrayal of Stella Gibson, a successful, highly driven homicide detective. Jamie Dornan stars as Paul Spector, the ruthless serial predator she seeks. This a hunt that will challenge the investigative skills of Gibson and her team before Spector succeeds in killing his next victim.

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