Luther

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Tuesday 9:00 PM on BBC Premiered May 04, 2010 Between Seasons

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AIRED ON 7/5/2011

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Show Summary

Luther is a psychological crime thriller featuring DCI John Luther, a brilliant detective whose passionate involvement in his work threatens to derail his personal life. Unlike most other dramas, each episode of this crime thriller opens by revealing a killer's identity. The murder is then investigated and the relationship between hunter and victim is investigated. Luther was created by writer Neil Cross, and is a BBC Drama Production for BBC One. The show was broadcast on BBC America in the U.S.

Cast & Crew

Idris Elba

Idris Elba

DCI John Luther
Ruth Wilson

Ruth Wilson

Alice Morgan
Paul McGann

Paul McGann

Mark North
Warren Brown

Warren Brown

DS Justin Ripley
Dermot Crowley

Dermot Crowley

DCI/DSU Martin Schenk
Nikki Amuka Bird

Nikki Amuka Bird

DS Erin Gray [ 2011 ]
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  • Luther is dead and buried

    10
    By nahga1, Jan 23, 2013
    they keep acting like theyre gonna have another season but after 2 years, nothing.

  • compelling yet disturbing

    9.0
    By cyrusDCmonster, Jan 21, 2013
    Luther is a compelling yet disturbing show that puts most police shows to shame. Idris Elba is excellent as John Luther a brilliant yet flawed detective that despite his flaws is called upon to solve truly grisly crimes. while the police procedural aspect is head and shoulders above most it is the character drama of not only Luther but the supporting characters from Alice who is luthers equal the ying to his yang, Justin who is luthers partner who we get to see grow from nieve greenhorn to street wise and trusted partner/friend, zoe and her struggle between two men, mark and his at times painful journey and on and on.

    compelling from beginning to end with great characters and compelling cases. a top notch police show from the UK which puts most of it's peers to shame.moreless

  • Compellingly creepy - like Dexter, even though it's not anything like Dexter other than messing with us psychologically.

    9.0
    By Shreela, Jun 04, 2011
    Luther is a great detective, even though he's quite flawed, but in a way that's understandable, for many of us would have similar issues if we faced what he's faced.



    He "knows" a suspect is guilty by how the suspect over-controlled themselves during his "sneeze test" (don't worry, it's revealed right after the sneeze test, so I don't consider that a spoiler). Yet despite the entire team's best efforts, they can't find any real evidence on the suspect, so they have to release the suspect. BTW, the suspect is a genius (natch).



    The suspect becomes intrigued by Luther (my guess is that they've never come close to anyone else that's almost as brilliant as they are), and becomes quite involved in his life, and investigations. This is when the show really becomes interesting, especially from the psychological perspective - it's creepy, yet kind of understandable.



    I hope there's another season - I want to see what happens after the big showdown!moreless

  • Rises way above the usual fare of generic cop shows, simply the best psychological drama since Se7en.

    10
    By twobells, Jun 04, 2011
    Bias, it's a terrible thing I know but I have to admit I AM biased, biased against police drama's, for me they signify the apathy and mediocrity at the heart of both British and American television. However, occasionally along comes a series that sits so far above the grey landscape of indifference that it blinds by the light of it's creativity. One such show is the British drama 'Luther'. By twists and turns we are guided into the very heart and soul of John Luther a dedicated senior police officer who is in constant battle with his darker half trying to achieve justice for victims of the most brutal crimes within the labyrinthine bureaucracy of a legal system who's existence (along with the media) seems intent in ensuring the path to a successful arrest and conviction is difficult as possible.



    Idris Elba is excellent at portraying this wrought but noble detective John Luther and reflects once again how far his acting range can reach following The Wire. The audio track is both outstanding and insightful using such talents as Emiliana Torrini's track 'Gun'. One of the more interesting back stories is the role of Alice Morgan a young multiple murderess (played brilliantly by Ruth Wilson) who gives Luther chilling insight into the minds of his suspects while challenging him on sexual, intellectual and moral levels with the intent of drawing him further towards her passions, John sees this and it both frightens and attracts him while the audience is left cliff edged awaiting his fate. 'Luther' reminds me of 'the number 23' and 'Se7en' and how obsession can destroy and destroy utterly.



    A triple A show amongst E-average competition.moreless
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