Luther is on a leave of absence from the police force, laying low in a rundown cottage on the edge of England. But a visit from his old colleagues at the Met brings a shocking piece of news that draws him back to London in search of the truth. Meanwhile, a gruesome serial killer has struck the city. But this murdering mastermind is more than a match for the police, outsmarting them at every step. It’s not long before Luther is back in the Bullpen, determined to steal a march on the killer before it’s too late.
12 August 1984, Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK
9 July 1965, Glasgow, Scotland, UK
October 25, 1991 in London, England, UK
28 January 1976, Burnley, Lancashire, England, UK
15 May 1970, Stepney, London, England, UK
8 July 1954, London, England, UK
1948, London, England, UK
4 June 1964, London, England, UK
21 August 1985, England, UK
19 December 1963, Neath, Glamorgan, Wales, UK
7 January 1976, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, England, UK
6 March 1981, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
December 17, 2015
The middle of everything, Idris Elba was as good as he's ever been. Despite everything that's happened to him lately -- despite Marvel and Mandela and Beasts of No Nation -- I'd argue that Luther still represents Elba at his absolute best.
December 30, 2015
I didn't really mind not knowing what was going on because I was mostly just watching Elba.
December 20, 2015
In the end, as Luther walks toward the camera, his trademark trench coat, steely gaze, and a musical cue from The Cure the only accessories he needs, Luther is successful in that is leaves the audience hungry for more.
December 21, 2015
Luther, whose first season remains its best, is going on too long. Time to let the weary detective return to his cottage and ponder the waves.
December 18, 2015
This new two-parter looks unlikely to reinvent the wheel, but for sheer entertainment value, there are still few drama series that can hope to match John's exploits.
December 16, 2015
I found it rather hard to watch, at least until Elba's marvellous, monosyllabic maverick was back in control.
December 17, 2015
It's good to have you back, John. Oh, and love the suit.
December 17, 2015
Luther: Outlaw has all the hallmarks that made the series stand out in the first place.
December 17, 2015
I hope that episode two slows things down. When you have a character as good as John Luther, and an actor playing him who basically is that man, it would be nice to spend a little more time in his company.
December 17, 2015
This is one overstuffed show. Previous installments have been at least a miniseries, and the truncated running time is probably a concession to Elba's schedule and success in big-budget films, but it cramps the story.
