Tag: Luther

Luther, Series 5

Luther, Series 5

by Neil Cross; dir. Jamie Payne (BBC, 2019)

DVD cover: Luther, Series 5

Luther comes full circle in this spiralling 4-part finale. The tone of previous series is maintained—the darkness of London as a killing field; Luther’s restless inner turmoil—and there are gripping performances cast-wide: Ruth Wilson; Dermot Crowley; Patrick Malahide; Enzo Cilenti.

Luther, Series 4

Luther, Series 4

created by Neil Cross (BBC, 2015)

Luther 4

At two 1-hour episodes, this hardly constitutes a series. The story itself, though, contains all the dark hallmarks (except perhaps an over-the-top dénouement) of past outings. True to form, Luther must juggle his private investigations with the hunt for a serial killer.

 

 

Luther, Series 3

Luther, Series 3

created by Neil Cross (BBC, 2013)

Luther_03

DCI John Luther again straddles the razor wire fence between breaking the law for his own benefit and for the public good. Idris Elba—facing a serial killer and then a vigilante—is powerful, moody, yet very human in the lead role.