Series cast summary: | |||
Idris Elba | ... | DCI John Luther 21 episodes, 2010-2019 | |
Dermot Crowley | ... | DSU Martin Schenk / ... 17 episodes, 2010-2019 | |
Michael Smiley | ... | Benny Silver / ... 17 episodes, 2010-2019 | |
Warren Brown | ... | DS Justin Ripley 16 episodes, 2010-2015 | |
Ruth Wilson | ... | Alice Morgan 13 episodes, 2010-2019 | |
Paul McGann | ... | Mark North 11 episodes, 2010-2019 | |
John Luther is a police detective, and a very good one. He deals with murder cases, often involving serial killers, and has a knack for getting inside the mind of the killer. However, his methods, personality and troubled private life often get him into strife with his superiors, leading some to regard him as the problem rather than the solution. Written by grantss
Let me be clear, I despise police or detective shows. It just doesn't do it for me. They throw in a new criminal each episode to fill up most of the time and add a little bit of main story progression at the very end of the episode, leaving it to the season finale to wrap things up in ONE good episode.
Luther does not do this. Luther is a ride that relentlessly takes you through a thick plot. The story is compelling and realistic. The acting is of class (I really like Idris Elba). The music choice at certain parts of the show is so fitting that a smile makes its way on my face amidst the gruesome storyline. I just think this show is spectacular.
I understand that for a lot of viewers, certain scenes of this show are difficult to watch. I consider myself capable of handling some pretty nasty stuff, but some parts even got to me. I applaud this show for being the first one in many years to give me that effect.
I would recommend this show to anyone. I truly hope it continues.