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 investigates a the case of a fetishist who is murdering women which is similar to an unsolved case from the 1980s. The team attempt to catch the copycat killer, whose murderous spree has only just started.
Directed by Sam MillerWritten by Neil CrossGuest stars Rachel Hankey, Shaun Mason, Kevin Fuller, Sasha Behar, Selva Rasalingam, Lucian Msamati, Maria Miles
Episode 2
Luther's date with Mary, and the promise of romance, is interrupted by the news of another murder. The killer has struck again - the number of victims is escalating fast.
Directed by Sam MillerWritten by Neil CrossGuest stars Kevin Fuller, Sasha Behar, Selva Rasalingam, Laura Pyper, Orlessa Altass, Ned Dennehy, Lucian Msamati, Maria Miles
Episode 3
In what looks like a gangland crime - two hoodies are shot at close range. But an un-connected crime sees Luther make a un-connected connection that might provide the real answer to what happened.
Directed by Farren BlackburnWritten by Neil CrossGuest stars Mark Rowley, Gemma Lawrence, Oliver Stark, Ryan Calais Cameron, Rupert Procter, Michael Shaeffer, Jason Riddington, Michelle Duncan
Episode 4
Marwood makes his vendetta personal - targeting Luther and those closest to him, raining destruction on everything he touches. Stark and Gray arrive just in time to hurry Mary to a secret place, but is her safety really Stark's priority, or is she just a pawn in his game to lure Luther to him?
Directed by Farren BlackburnWritten by Neil CrossGuest stars Ruth Wilson, Elliot Cowan, Georgina French, Simon Wilson
Episode information updated Sep 17, 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
