Sign up
Trailer

Luther

2010 – 2019Show5 seasons20 episodesTV-MA

CrimeDrama
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.4Metacritic757.4Rotten Tomatoes88%88%

A nerve-racking, gripping crime series about crime and mystery, with standout performances and characters.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · drop-in friendly

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · graphic violence bothers you

Where to watch

Fingerprint

Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

Shows with

Episodes

5 seasons · 20 episodes · best: S1E6 "Episode #1.6" 9.0

Episodes

8.4
8.4
8.5
7.9
8.0

Story

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.

Feels like

  • Dark Psychological Crime Drama
  • Flawed Hero Archetype
  • Gritty Urban Atmosphere
  • Intense Cat-and-Mouse Pursuit
  • Moral Ambiguity
  • High-Stakes Investigation
  • Character-Driven Mystery
  • Visceral Tension
  • Brilliant Lead Performance

Cast

24 of 107 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Sam Miller, Jamie Payne, Farren Blackburn
Written by
Neil Cross
Produced by
Katie Swinden, Marcus Wilson, Claire Bennett
Music by
Paul Englishby

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

May 4, 2010 · January 4, 2019 · Ended

First aired
May 4, 2010
Last aired
January 4, 2019
Status
Ended
Length
5 seasons · 20 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Crime, Drama, Mystery
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
54 countries

Tropes

The Book Cipher, Black-and-Gray Morality, Freudian Excuse +9

  • The Book Cipher
  • Black-and-Gray Morality
  • Freudian Excuse
  • Crazy-Prepared
  • Consulting a Convicted Killer
  • Dating Catwoman
  • Stalker with a Crush
  • Token Evil Teammate
  • Heroic BSoD
  • Huge Guy, Tiny Girl
  • British Brevity
  • Scary Black Man

12 of 131 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Luther?"

Questions about Luther

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Luther?

HuluHBO MaxPhiloAMC+BritboxHooplaAcorn TVBritBox

In the United States, Luther streams on Hulu, HBO Max, Philo, AMC+, and Britbox, and it is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 31 other countries.

Is Luther worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 8.4, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, and Metacritic 75).

Which season of Luther is best?

Season 3, with an IMDb average of 8.5. Season 4 is the weakest at 7.9. The highest-rated episode is Episode #1.6 (season 1, episode 6) at 9.0, and the lowest is Episode #4.2 (season 4, episode 2) at 7.7.

Will I feel good after watching Luther?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 5 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Will Luther scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.

What tropes does Luther use?

The Book CipherBlack-and-Gray MoralityFreudian ExcuseCrazy-PreparedConsulting a Convicted KillerDating CatwomanStalker with a CrushToken Evil TeammateHeroic BSoDHuge Guy, Tiny GirlBritish BrevityScary Black Manand 119 more

TV Tropes lists 131 tropes for it, including The Book Cipher, Black-and-Gray Morality, and Freudian Excuse.