Luther

Synopsis

A dark psychological crime drama starring Idris Elba as Luther, a man struggling with his own terrible demons, who might be as dangerous as the depraved murderers he hunts.

First Air Date: 2010-05-04

Last Air Date: 2019-01-04

Number of Seasons: 5

Number of Episodes: 20

Created By: Neil Cross

Networks: BBC One

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Top Cast

Idris Elba as John Luther
Dermot Crowley as Martin Schenk
Michael Smiley as Benny Silver
Warren Brown as Justin Ripley
Ruth Wilson as Alice Morgan
Paul McGann as Mark North
Nikki Amuka-Bird as Erin Gray
Indira Varma as Zoe Luther
Steven Mackintosh as Ian Reed
Saskia Reeves as Rose Teller

Seasons

Specials (2010) - (6 Episodes)

Series 1 (2010) - (6 Episodes)

Series 2 (2011) - (4 Episodes)

Series 3 (2013) - (4 Episodes)

Series 4 (2015) - (2 Episodes)

Series 5 (2019) - (4 Episodes)

Specials (2010)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Extended Inside Look - S1 Ep 1 (2010-10-18)

Series creator and writer Neil Cross, and Luther star, Idris Elba take you inside the first episode and inside the mind of Luther himself.
Ep. 2: Extended Inside Look - S1 Ep 2 (2010-10-27)

Idris Elba takes you deeper inside the mind of Luther, his marriage, why it's falling apart, and so much more!
Ep. 3: Extended Inside Look - S1 Ep 3 (2010-11-04)

Creator, Neil Cross reveals that he's a HUGE Columbo fan, as is Idris, and how that show influenced his style, especially in regards to structuring Luther.
Ep. 4: Extended Inside Look - S1 Ep 4 (2010-11-09)

Find out how the relationship between Luther and Alice is getting more intertwined, and how it's becoming more and more difficult to sever the ties between them.
Ep. 5: Extended Inside Look - S1 Ep 5 (2010-11-17)

Indira takes you inside Zoe's thoughts about Luther and how dealing a passionate man makes for fun in some areas of life, and problems in others.
Ep. 6: Luther - The Journey So Far (2015-12-08)

Summary of the most exciting moments from the first three seasons.