It’s a British mini-series that has
just released its second season. A psychological thriller, portraying cat and
mouse chase of the killer by determined DSI Stella Gibson. It is intense,
disturbing and giving you the glimpse into minds of both parties. The plot
takes place in greyish Belfast, showing us a side of Ireland that is completely
different from the touristic perspective one may see usually.
The key to the success of the series
is the cast. Definitely the leads: Gillian Anderson as stern, immaculate Stella
Gibson and Jamie Dornan as obsessed strangler Paul Spector, who in his other
life is a grief counsellor with family and two children.
What is really gripping about the
series is a strong female protagonist. Stella doesn’t conform to conventional
view on women and their desires. She is the leading detective on the case and
everyone on the task force is her subordinate. She baffles her colleagues with
her lack of interest in romantic relationships, being entirely in control of
what she wants for herself.
Not really seeing a lot of these
types of characters in other TV series right now. In most of them, even when
the protagonist is supposedly strong-willed and independent, in the end it
always comes to finding love and the man who can give it to her. Here the plot
focuses on the investigation and repercussions for everyone involved. The show
doesn’t need a romantic subplot if the writing is good. Of course, sometimes
it’s necessary for the sake of the story or the type of series.
Here you can find the trailer for “The
Fall”:
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