Anderson has graced the small screen for decades, but this disturbing crime drama is one of our all-time favourites. In a stroke of good timing, The Fall jumped onto Netflix (from the BBC) during the pandemic and was binged by a whole new audience that was hungry for gripping TV.

The Northern Ireland drama follows Anderson as lead detective Stella Gibson, who attempts to track down and outsmart a serial killer (played by Jamie Dornan) who is murdering young women in Belfast.

It’s a nailbiting chase as Stella meticulously tries to uncover the truth and break Paul’s seemingly innocent façade of a family man to reveal his true violent identity.

She’s fierce, smart and dedicated, and once she’s on the case, nothing will get in her way. It’s another all-round strong performance that leaves us on the edge of our seats.

Where can I watch The Fall? The Fall is available to stream now on Netflix.

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