Luther

2013 • BBC Canada

4.8

144 reviews

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Season 1 episodes (6)

1 Episode 1

5/4/10

DCI John Luther returns to work after a spell of leave following the traumatic arrest of the serial killer Henry Madsen. Luther's first case is investigating the murder of the parents of child genius, Alice Morgan. He quickly deduces that Alice is responsible for the deaths, but the seemingly perfect crime leaves no evidence with which to convict her.

2 Episode 2

5/11/10

Luther must out manoeuvre a trained sniper on a mission to kill police officers. But as the body count rises, he has to uncover the killer's true motives. Meanwhile, Alice has been investigating Luther and to his horror, seems to know what happened to Madsen during his arrest. She baits him further by asking what Zoe would think if she knew the truth.

3 Episode 3

5/18/10

Kirsten Ross, a young mother, has been abducted. Luther realises that this is the work of Lucien Burgess, a collector and writer of the occult, who was suspected of the murder of another woman, Grace Allen, 10 years previously; but Burgess was never charged.

4 Episode 4

5/25/10

When a serial killer goes on the rampage, Luther must put his personal life aside and delve inside the murderer's mind to discover what is driving him to kill so many girls, and why. Meanwhile, serial killer Henry Madsen, the man responsible for Luther's extended leave, has woken up from his coma. Because of Madsen, it's too dangerous for Luther to see Alice any more, but can she ever accept this?

5 Episode 5

6/1/10

When an art dealer's wife is taken hostage at gunpoint, Luther leads a tense investigation. The hostage takers want payment in diamonds so, stalling for time, Luther substitutes a bag of replacement diamonds from the Serious Crime Unit's evidence safe. Luther and DCI Reed are on hand to arrest the gang members picking up the gems, but when everything starts to unravel Luther begins to suspect that even Reed has double-crossed him.

6 Episode 6

6/8/10

Framed for murder, the only person DCI John Luther can turn to for help is Alice. DCI Reed remains at the heart of the police team, quietly shoring up the evidence against Luther from within. Even Rose Teller, Luther's former stalwart supporter, now leans on Reed for emotional support. To have any chance of escaping Reed's web of lies Luther must steal the evidence and discredit him. But can Alice really be trusted?

About this show

Luther is a deeply thrilling crime drama, crackling with energy, distinctive characters and snappy, clever dialogue. On a moral crusade, too often with only his convictions for company, John Luther is a deeply troubled man, a philosophical cop possessed by the insoluble problem of evil and justice in a Godless world. Confronting depravity in its many terrible forms, over a succession of psychological duels between hunter and hunted, perpetrator and prey, Luther reveals his capacity for violence as well as kindness; his sudden vulnerability and dizzying, visionary mind; why his wife left him for another man, and why his colleagues are frequently left open-mouthed in awe. As the stakes get ever higher and more personal, Luther's lonely path pulls him towards the very edge of temptation. Will the relentless pursuit of light tip him into the ultimate darkness?

Ratings and reviews

4.8

144 reviews

Alyssa

August 5, 2014

Luther is a is REALLY well done series! The acting is excellent and the writing is so good - each episode is full of unpredictable twists and turns and keeps you on the edge of your seat! FYI, it is a little gorey in a couple parts, but not too bad. I can't wait to watch the 2nd season. Definitely give this series a try!!

Samuel Cavanagh

August 5, 2016

Crime Investigation shows are a dime a dozen, but this show went beyond that with a strong lead, great dynamic with it's characters (especially Alice), and thoughtful and intelligent story lines. Personally, I believe it's one of the best British shows out there along with Sherlock and Downton Abbey!

Jena B.

February 23, 2016

I love BBC crime dramas. They have everything American series tend to be lacking in. Still enough action for interest, but character development is a priority. This is the kind of show for the thinking person who enjoys more than watching stuff blow up.

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