Falling fans are head over heels with Keeley Hawes and Paapa Essiedu's new Channel 4 drama.Hayley Anderson Screen Time TV Reporter20:15, 20 May 2026Updated 20:15, 20 May 2026Channel 4's Falling has finally arrived on our screens and viewers are already desperate for more.‌Channel 4 debuted the opening episode of Falling, a "witty and moving" romantic drama on Tuesday, May 19, and it took no time at all for audiences to become completely smitten with the show.‌Devoted nun Anna (played by Keeley Hawes) and charismatic Catholic priest David (Paapa Essiedu) find themselves unexpectedly falling for each other, turning both of their lives upside down.‌But will Anna and David manage to suppress their feelings, or could this truly be the beginning of an entirely new chapter for them both?Falling episode release schedule explainedFalling launched on Tuesday, May 19, at 9pm on Channel 4, with the second instalment airing this evening, Wednesday, May 20, in the same time slot.Sadly for eager fans, there will be a considerably longer wait to discover what unfolds in episode three.‌The six-part series will continue this broadcasting pattern, with fresh episodes dropping every Tuesday and Wednesday.This means episode three won't air until Tuesday, May 26, and, provided there are no scheduling changes, the finale will land on Wednesday, June 3.‌Here's a complete breakdown of the Falling episode release schedule:- Episode One: Tuesday, May 19- Episode Two: Wednesday, May 20‌- Episode Three: Tuesday, May 26- Episode Four: Wednesday, May 27- Episode Five: Tuesday, June 2‌- Episode Six: Wednesday, June 3Following the première on Channel 4 last night, fans have been lavishing praise on Falling across X.‌"Absolutely loved the first episode of #Falling," enthused one viewer. "It's very different from everything Keeley has done and especially her most recent shows. This looks like it's gonna be a great ride."A second echoed the sentiment: "Really enjoyed beginning to watch #falling. A very poignant drama."While a third declared: "I really think #Falling will be a TV hidden gem this year. Beautifully tender, brilliant scripts and gorgeous direction. Keeley Hawes and Paapa Essiedu on top form."Article continues belowFalling is available to watch on Channel 4.