TV series
What if your worst enemy was your own conscience?
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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Checked Sep 1, 2026
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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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Episode 1
Luther returns to work after a traumatic arrest to investigate the murder of a former child genius's parents, and quickly deduces that their daughter is responsible. However, unable to find evidence to convict, he becomes embroiled in a battle of wits with the suspect - who has set her sights on him and his estranged wife.
Directed by Brian KirkWritten by Neil CrossGuest stars Chris Wilson, Glen Stanway, Anton Valensi, Matthew Marsh
Episode 2
A gunman begins murdering uniformed police officers, prompting the detective to taunt the killer on TV in the hope of inspiring him to turn his anger on him and come out into the open. To his horror, Luther also learns that Alice Morgan has been investigating his past - and is threatening to tell Zoe what she has discovered.
Directed by Brian KirkWritten by Neil CrossGuest stars Sean Pertwee, Louise Rose, Geoffrey Lumb, Sam Spruell, Diveen Henry, Gary Shelford, Catherine Balavage, Anton Valensi
Episode 3
John Luther must catch a Satanic occult killer accused of kidnap and murder. However, with a young mother's life at stake, Luther must use all his skills to build an airtight case.
Directed by Sam MillerWritten by Neil CrossGuest stars Dermot Crowley, Michael Smiley, Paul Rhys, Andrew Tiernan, Catherine Hamilton, Mark Redguard
Episode 4
When a serial killer goes on the rampage, Luther must put his personal life aside and delve inside the murderer's mind to discover what is driving him to kill so many girls, and why.
Directed by Sam MillerWritten by Neil CrossGuest stars Dermot Crowley, Michael Smiley, Nicola Walker, Rob Jarvis, Matti Houghton, Anton Valensi, Johann Myers, Stacey Sampson
Episode 5
When a wealthy couple are taken hostage, Luther must try to avert a disastrous chain of events. However, what he doesn't know is that it will soon become very personal.
Directed by Stefan SchwartzWritten by Neil CrossGuest stars Michael Smiley, Alexander Morton, Ross McCall, Ania Sowinski, Thomas Lockyer, Donatienne Dupont, Danny Lee Wynter, Graham Turner
Episode 6
Luther, suspected of murder, goes on the run to try and prove his innocence. With Alice's assistance, they set out together to exact revenge on the real killer.
Directed by Stefan SchwartzWritten by Neil CrossGuest stars Dermot Crowley, Chris Wilson, Matthew Marsh
Episode information updated Sep 15, 2026
Idris ElbaJohn Luther
Indira VarmaZoe Luther
Steven MackintoshIan Reed
Saskia ReevesRose Teller
Dermot CrowleyMartin Schenk
Aimee-Ffion EdwardsJenny Jones
Nikki Amuka-BirdErin Gray
Sienna GuilloryMary Day
BBC OneUnited Kingdom
BBCUnited Kingdom
