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.
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- Seasons
- 5
- Episodes aired
- 20
- Latest aired
- S05E04
- Total runtime
- 18h 36min
Timeline when each season aired
- Season 1 May 2010 – June 2010 6 episodes
- Season 2 June 2011 – July 2011 4 episodes
- the show was away for 1 year and 12 months
- Season 3 July 2013 4 episodes
- the show was away for 2 years and 4 months
- Season 4 December 2015 2 episodes
- the show was away for 3 years
- Season 5 January 2019 4 episodes
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S02E01 Episode 1
June 14 · 57min find the promo
Show synopsis
Still plagued by the death of his ex-wife, Luther returns to work to face a surreal and nightmarish case of a masked murderer determined to enter into folklore. As the body count rises, Luther must use all his skills to stop the killer, at the same time trying to rescue an old acquaintance's daughter from the dangerous world of prostitution.
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S02E02 Episode 2
June 21 · 58min find the promo
Show synopsis
Luther must rescue Ripley, abducted by Cameron, in time to prevent Cameron's final murderous set piece. But Jenny's ruthless and vengeful boss is demanding compensation for stealing her protege. Luther is torn; will his visionary mind provide the team with the tools to save Ripley and the killer's intended victims, or will his focus be compromised?
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S02E03 Episode 3
June 28 · 58min find the promo
Show synopsis
As Luther's affection for Jenny grows, so does his determination to protect her and help her back on her feet. Baba, however, is determined to keep Luther on a tight leash. To add to Luther's difficulties, he is called in to investigate a man whose brutal and escalating murders seem to have no motive, leaving Jenny alone and vulnerable.
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S02E04 Episode 4
July 5 · 58min find the promo
Show synopsis
Luther's personal and professional life spirals out of control as he tries to cover up Toby's death and appease a suspicious Baba. He must also protect Jenny from any further harm. At work there's also a killer at large whose actions are ruled by his dice. How do you stop a man who sees life and death as a game and whose actions can't be predicted?