A BBC crime drama hailed as ‘one of the best ever made’ is now streaming on Netflix and Disney+ as viewers rave over the ‘pressure-building tension’ and ‘unapologetic sex appeal’.

The Fall, created by Allan Cubitt, hit BBC Two back in 2013 and aired three series before wrapping up in 2016.

It follows the story of Superintendent Stella Gibson (Gillian Anderson) trying to capture a serial killer who goes by the name of Peter Paul Spector (Jamie Dornan) in Northern Ireland.

BBC iPlayer’s synopsis reads: ‘The intertwined lives of two hunters – a serial killer hidden in plain sight and the detective desperate to catch him.’

It stars Gillian Anderson as DSU Stella Gibson, John Lynch as ACC Jim Burns, Stuart Graham as DCI Matthew Eastwood, Niamh McGrady as PC Danielle Ferrington and Archie Panjabi as Professor Reed Smith.

Jamie Dornan plays protagonist Peter Paul Spector and Bronagh Waugh plays his wife Sally Ann Spector.

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A BBC crime drama hailed as ‘one of the best ever made’ is now streaming on Netflixand Disney+ as viewers rave over the ‘pressure-building tension’ and ‘unapologetic sex appeal’

 
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The Fall, created by Allan Cubitt, hit BBC Two back in 2013 and aired three series before wrapping up in 2016

Although the series finished nine years ago, fans can still watch it on iPlayer, and now many will be happy to know that it’s available to watch on two more streamers.

The show has received a number of incredible reviews online over the years.

The Fall has 85% on review site Rotten Tomatoes, as well 8.1 out of 10 on IMDB.

Rotten Tomatoes features a string of gushing reviews: ‘Less sensationalistic and more provocative than most police procedurals, The Fall is unapologetically sexy with pressure-building tension driven by plausible characters and motifs.’

‘Excellent movie making in all departments. The cast do the best, story makes sense, what more to expect ? To keep you on the edge every minute you watch it, this is the best TV serious to come out of England.’

‘Absolutely exceptional!’

‘Brilliant. BBC Belfast have done themselves proud. Lot of hype with Jamie these days but I didn’t think the guy could act. Now I know he deserved his award as best actor. A very good series with brilliant performances from both Gillian Anderson and Jamie.’

Meanwhile others took to IMDB to share their thoughts.

 
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Gillian Anderson plays DSU Stella Gibson, while Jamie Dornan plays protagonist Peter Paul Spector (pictured)

Many fans have rushed online to share how much they love the series – with one saying it’s ‘top quality’

‘Exceptionally well-written, directed, and acted. VERY dark and scary.’

‘This series had me gripped from start to finish, and I couldn’t be happier that a second series has been green-lit. As a senior police officer leads the hunt for a serial killer in Belfast, we see the similarities in these two amoral protagonists.

‘The story unfolds with an economy of scene structure which never omits important details; every scene drives the narrative, but it never feels unreal or stretches credulity. Beautifully paced, tension abounds with spine-tingling murder scenes.’

‘The Fall is a very well filmed and developed story. The acting of all the cast is accurate and right where it needs to be. No more, no less.’

‘Well written, excellent cinematography, keeps you hooked and on the edge of your seat. Characters are complex, and not predictable, also developed as the plot develops.

‘Certainly there are some details that are not believable, mistakes that you don’t think a serial killer would make, but they are easily overcome because of the writing and character development, and the eeriness of the storyline. If you want a comparison, think of Dexter or The Killing.

‘Not much humor in the daily on goings of the characters, Very dark and serious, don’t know if that’s more common in Irish series. But you certainly want to keep watching it.’

‘Remarkable The Fall is must-see.’

‘Top quality.’

And just last year, Gillian hinted that the series may not be over, which will leave fans very happy.

Speaking with Deadline, Gillian said: ‘It was one of my favorite characters I ever got to play, and the experience was fantastic with an amazing crew like Allan Cubitt, an incredibly talented writer, directed the second and third seasons. We were re-opening up the idea again a few years ago.

‘I approached them about doing a fourth season, set a few years later. We went down that distance and explored the idea but couldn’t quite crack it.

‘We came very close. Many people ask about it, and I believe she’s the kind of character we could step into her at any time, so I don’t think it’s entirely put to bed.’

Watch The Fall on BBC iPlayer, Netflix, Amazon Prime and Disney+.