The hit thriller "The Fall", created and written by Allan Cubitt, aired its series 3 finale and many fans had to say goodbye to one of the most beloved and powerful character on television. Detective Superintendent Stella Gibson, played by Gillian Anderson, fought a brutal fight for justice. For many, Stella was a source of light in this patriarchal society. Her words, wisdom and fight empowered many women from around the globe. She became to a role model for many and portrayed the sad truth about working in a society where women are regarded as objects over subjects.

Just how impactful was her character you may ask? I went out to Twitter and combined a series of Thank You notes from fans from all over the world thanking Stella Gibson for her impact on their lives. Gillian Anderson, this is our way to say thank you for playing a character we all can look upon and gather courage from. And for Allen Cubitt, thank YOU for creating a beautiful and empowering character.

Stella Gibson, words cannot express my eternal love for you. I want to to thank you for not being afraid to address issues no one wants to talk about. We do live in a patriarchal society, but with your wisdom and fight, I know we can go out there and fight in the real world. I will not apologize for my choices or who I am. We are not objects. We are not going to let it beat us. Thank you, Stella. See you soon. - Alejandra // Florida

Thank you, Stella Gibson, for helping me love myself again. For teaching me that I am strong, I am worthy and I am a fighter. - Amy Elouise // UK

Thank you, Stella Gibson, from a rape survivor, for being bold enough to talk about what consent actually is. - Jordan // Alabama


Thank you, Stella, for helping me to go on and to fight for myself. You changed my life. - Maddie // Australia

Thank You, Stella Gibson, for teaching young girls that their sexuality is nothing to be ashamed of. - Alicia // North West England

Thank you, Stella Gibson, for showing that women can have a strong and empowering voice. - Josephine // Boston

Thank you, Stella Gibson, for making me understand that it's possible to be both fierce and kind, compassionate and fair. For making me realize that strength is not only over the skin, and that no matter what happens now, I will never be truly alone again. - Irene // Spain



Thank you for teaching me how to be unapologetic about my choices and how to be proud of them. Thank you for making me feel like, however I am, I am enough. Thank you. - Anto // Uruguay

Thank you, Stella Gibson, for teaching women everywhere to be confident and embrace their sexuality, for constantly advocating for women's rights and personal safety, for raising awareness on mental health issues and dealing with self harm, and most importantly teaching us that failing is never a weakness, we can always learn and grow from our mistakes. - Nadia // Northern Ireland

Thank you, Stella, for giving voice to the voiceless, for questioning the unjust standards in place, and for allowing to see that asserting myself and what I want is not being pushy. It's having self-respect and not taking anything less than you deserve. - Isa // Florida

Thank you, Stella Gibson, for being the character I most needed to see. Thank you for unapologetically being yourself and for helping me realize I was a lesbian. But most importantly, thank you for showing me how strong women are, and therefore how strong I can be. - Marcela // Brazil

Thank you, Stella Gibson, for empowering me to not see my gender as a flaw and for teaching me how to be myself unapologetically. (Also, thank you for being such a boss ass bitch). - Courtnie // Louisiana

Thank you, Stella Gibson, for teaching me to accept myself as a complex woman who can be strong, reserved and kind all at the same time. Thank you for making me see worth in myself and other women. - Anonymous // Brazil


Stella Gibson will never be out of my life. She will be there, every time i stand up against misogyny, when I protect women from creeps ,every time I embrace my sexuality, when I see my feminine side as a strength and not a weakness, and when I learn to bluntly be me. @GillianA, i thank you dearly, from the bottom of my heart, for playing so smoothly the character that most influence has had in my life. Dear @GillianA, here's to Stella Gibson, a woman whose legacy will never die, as it shall echo in women's lives forever. - Dari // Mexico

Stella Gibson, my queen. It was nice to get to know you and learn about your story, you have taught me so much and made me realize so much about myself. I can’t believe it’s time to say goodbye after such a short time. Stella Gibson, you are my inspiration, you are incredibly strong and brave and beautiful and badass and a bisexual goddess and such an inspirational role model for young women. I love you, this isn’t a final farewell, it’s just a goodbye for now. - Halle // England

Thank you for Stella Gibson. Thank you for giving the world a character as beautifully flawed and real as her. She taught me that everybody has flaws and that's okay. We’re all human. I love you both @GillianA - Hollie // England

(PS: If anyone reading this has never watched the show, the full series is out now on Netflix for you to binge watch and relate to this)