The Fall: DVD Review

The Fall: DVD Review

Rating: M
Released by Madman Home Entertainment

Gillian "X Files" Anderson stars in this five part thriller, set in Belfast.

She's Met Police officer DSI Gibson, brought into Ireland to review an investigation into a killing after it fails to result in a prosecution and arrest. However, on arrival, her job's made even more complicated by the fact the killer strikes again, targeting professional women and with no rhyme or reason.

Along with the politics of the police, the fragility of the Irish peace and a race against time, Gibson finds herself stuck in the middle of something that may be tricky to resolve...

The Fall owes a debt to Danish TV - it's cool, complicated, slow and compelling.  Mixing masterful suspense with long swooping storytelling and a strong female lead, it's a heady mix which appeals from the start. Anderson concocts a brew of iciness, calm and strong leadership as Gibson. Equally Fifty Shades of Grey star Jamie Dornan is impressive as the killer, a man whose motives are unknown but who mixes family with sneaking around stalking.

Don't expect this to be all wrapped up in 5 episodes - and that perhaps is the only real disappointment of The Fall - while a second series is due, it's to be hoped the resolution, explanation and fall out from the politics won't be lacking; because the ending gives The Fall something of a flat feeling and a cliffhanger doesn't tantalise as much as perhaps it should.

Extras: Behind the scenes.

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