Before You Season 5, Binge This Dark Psychological Drama (It's Only 17 Episodes)
The final season of You is coming to Netflix on April 24. But before that, you can watch The Fall, an eerily similar drama that takes the violence to the next level.
The fifth season of You is going to be the finale of Joe Goldberg's story. Soon we'll have to bid farewell to his twisted mind and those golden voice overs.
But before we say goodbye to Penn Badgley's charming yet creepy performance, why not dive into something equally thrilling?
The Fall is a British-Irish psychological thriller that, arguably, is a notch darker and more twisted than our beloved Netflix hit. Plus, you can binge the whole thing while you wait for You to come out. It won't take long.
The Fall: Gillian Anderson & Jamie Dornan Lead the Strong Cast
The Fall is set in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and just the setting alone suggests a dark and gritty tone. The show follows two main characters: Stella Gibson (Gillian Anderson), a senior officer investigating murders, and Paul Spector (Jamie Dornan), a seemingly normal family man who commits these murders.
Unlike You, where we mostly follow Joe's perspective, The Fall gives us both sides of the cat-and-mouse game. It's Anderson, Dornan, and the rest of the cast who make this already haunting story even more powerful.
Why Will the Fans of You Appreciate The Fall?
If you think about it, Spector and Goldberg are very similar. Both seem to be normal on the surface and hide their obsessions underneath their “normal” lives. Or at least they both try to.
Aside from the eerie similarities between the main characters, both shows take the time to dive deep into the psychology of their antagonists. While You often uses dark humor to lighten the mood, The Fall maintains a serious tone throughout.
What Does the Audience Think of The Fall?
- On Rotten Tomatoes, The Fall has 85% from critics and 85% from the audience.
- On IMDb, The Fall is rated 8.1/10.
“It has a pretty great ending too in opinion. So brutal I loved it. The series maintains its enjoyability from start to finish. It’s rare to see these days,” Redditor wiliammm19999 shared.
“This show is probably one of the most realistic depictions of what a serial killer is actually like ever put to screen. Some of the subplots are a little hokey, but overall, this is a really well-made, intense show,” Redditor Uaxuctun wrote.
Where Can I Watch the Fall With Gillian Anderson & Jamie Dornan for Free?
All 17 episodes are available for free on Plex and Fawesome.
