The Fall · Season 3 · Netflix

The Fall Season 3

Name: The Fall Season 3 review: BollyAI verdict
Item: The Fall Season 3
Rating: 6.8
Author: BollyAI

The Fall Season 3 is a ONE-TIME WATCH, BollyMeter 6.8/10. 6 episodes on Netflix from 25 September 2016.

ONE-TIME WATCH

BollyMeter6.8/10A 65 percent Rotten Tomatoes score from 23 critics - with the consensus 'The Fall stumbles somewhat in its third season, but still delivers enough to satisfy fans' - reflects a meaningful decline, particularly in pacing and the handling of Spector's storyline.

Updated 9 June 2026

What BollyAI Thinks

Season 3 aired in September and October 2016, closing the series with six episodes that earned a 65 percent Rotten Tomatoes score from 23 critics - a significant drop from Seasons 1 and 2. The consensus noted the season 'stumbles somewhat' while maintaining enough quality for committed viewers. The narrative choices around Spector's storyline divided critics, with some finding the psychological depth earned and others finding the pacing ponderous. Anderson's performance remained above reproach throughout. Creator Allan Cubitt confirmed after broadcast that Dornan would not return, making this the definitive ending.

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65%critics positive · n=23

“The Fall stumbles somewhat in its third season, but still delivers enough to satisfy fans of the show.”
Rotten Tomatoes Critic Consensus

Season Over Season

A clear step down from Seasons 1 and 2 in both pacing and critical reception; the 30-point RT drop reflects real creative difficulty in closing the Spector arc.