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Luther

  • TV Series
  • 2010–20192010–2019
  • TV-MATV-MA
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
8.4/10
135K
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Idris Elba in Luther (2010)
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  • Crime
  • Drama
  • Mystery
DCI John Luther is a near-genius murder detective whose brilliant mind can't always save him from the dangerous violence of his passions.DCI John Luther is a near-genius murder detective whose brilliant mind can't always save him from the dangerous violence of his passions.DCI John Luther is a near-genius murder detective whose brilliant mind can't always save him from the dangerous violence of his passions.
IMDb RATING
8.4/10
135K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
702
7
  • Creator
    • Neil Cross
  • Stars
    • Idris Elba
    • Dermot Crowley
    • Michael Smiley
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  • Creator
    • Neil Cross
  • Stars
    • Idris Elba
    • Dermot Crowley
    • Michael Smiley
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 308User reviews
    • 60Critic reviews
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    • Nominated for 11 Primetime Emmys
      • 16 wins & 69 nominations total

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    Idris Elba and Wunmi Mosaku in Luther (2010)
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    Idris Elba
    Idris Elba
    • DCI John Lutheras DCI John Luther
    21 episodes21 eps • 2010–2019
    Dermot Crowley
    Dermot Crowley
    • DSU Martin Schenkas DSU Martin Schenk…
    18 episodes18 eps • 2010–2019
    Michael Smiley
    Michael Smiley
    • Benny Silveras Benny Silver…
    17 episodes17 eps • 2010–2019
    Warren Brown
    Warren Brown
    • DS Justin Ripleyas DS Justin Ripley
    16 episodes16 eps • 2010–2015
    Ruth Wilson
    Ruth Wilson
    • Alice Morganas Alice Morgan
    14 episodes14 eps • 2010–2019
    Paul McGann
    Paul McGann
    • Mark Northas Mark North
    11 episodes11 eps • 2010–2019
    Nikki Amuka-Bird
    Nikki Amuka-Bird
    • DCI Erin Grayas DCI Erin Gray…
    8 episodes8 eps • 2011–2013
    Steven Mackintosh
    Steven Mackintosh
    • DCI Ian Reedas DCI Ian Reed
    7 episodes7 eps • 2010
    Saskia Reeves
    Saskia Reeves
    • DSU Rose Telleras DSU Rose Teller
    7 episodes7 eps • 2010
    Indira Varma
    Indira Varma
    • Zoe Lutheras Zoe Luther
    7 episodes7 eps • 2010
    Patrick Malahide
    Patrick Malahide
    • George Corneliusas George Cornelius
    6 episodes6 eps • 2015–2019
    Sienna Guillory
    Sienna Guillory
    • Mary Dayas Mary Day
    4 episodes4 eps • 2013
    Aimee-Ffion Edwards
    Aimee-Ffion Edwards
    • Jenny Jonesas Jenny Jones
    4 episodes4 eps • 2011
    David O'Hara
    David O'Hara
    • DSU George Starkas DSU George Stark
    4 episodes4 eps • 2013
    Kierston Wareing
    Kierston Wareing
    • Caroline Jonesas Caroline Jones
    4 episodes4 eps • 2011
    Michael Obiora
    Michael Obiora
    • Errol Mintyas Errol Minty
    4 episodes4 eps • 2015–2019
    Anton Valensi
    Anton Valensi
    • Henry Madsenas Henry Madsen
    4 episodes4 eps • 2010
    Enzo Cilenti
    Enzo Cilenti
    • Jeremy Lakeas Jeremy Lake
    4 episodes4 eps • 2019
    • Creator
      • Neil Cross
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    • Trivia
      The first three series end with the same line of dialogue: "Now what?"
    • Quotes

      Alice Morgan: Some little girls grow up wanting ponies. I always wanted to be a widow.

    • Connections
      Featured in Breakfast: Episode dated 30 April 2010 (2010)
    • Soundtracks
      Paradise Circus
      (Main title)

      Written by Robert Del Naja, Grant Marshall, Hope Sandoval, Dan Brown (as Daniel Jonathan Brown) and Stew Jackson (as Stewart Neville Jackson)

      Performed by Massive Attack

    User reviews308

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    Finally a detective show thats unique!!!!!
    When i heard that Idris Elba was doing a BBC series i almost hoped it would be a one season-er, but i have to admit this is probably the most enjoyable BBC series in years. Finally a show that relates to the real life of a copper instead of the stupid mistakes we always can identify on shows like CSI, sorry David Caruso but you cannot act for a toffee, not even a bland one. One thing that makes this show so unique is its reality, not all of the episode is committed to the case and its interests, some how it still makes time to experience the personal problems of a copper with people breathing down his neck 24/7. All in all i take my hat off to this show and hail for some more episodes in the near future!!!
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    • kingpetay
    • Jun 2, 2010

    FAQ4

    • What is "Luther" about?
    • Why Luther let Henry Madsen fall to his death in the first episode of Season 1?
    • Why Zoe left Luther in Season 1?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 17, 2010 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Лютер
    • Filming locations
      • Southwark Bridge, Southwark, London, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
      • BBC Studios
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    • Runtime
      1 hour
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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