
EPISODE 1.1
Dark Descent
When a murder in Belfast remains unsolved after 28 days,
... More DSI Stella Gibson is called in to review the case.LessA determined policewoman (Gillian Anderson, The X-Files) struggles to capture a serial killer (Jamie Dornan, 50 Shades of Grey) hidden in plain sight in this three-season BBC crime thriller.
It’s a fine show, relying on slow-building tension rather than the gory shock value of series like “The Following,” and the five-episode arc now on Netflix is worth a look if you haven’t had your fill of cat-and-mouse dynamics.... Oddly, the character developed the least may be Ms. Anderson’s.
Full reviewSome of these moments are memorable and stark. More are soporific. Both lend themselves to The Fall’s tone: these days, slow is what passes for serious. Anderson’s performance is what makes The Fall worth watching.
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