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- BBC-1
- Jun 14, 2011
- BBC-1
- Jun 14, 2011
- BBC-1
- Jun 14, 2011
- BBC-1
- Jun 14, 2011
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5 Seasons
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 9 Critic Reviews
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89% Positive
8 Reviews
8 Reviews
11% Mixed
1 Review
1 Review
0% Negative
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 9 Critic Reviews
78
89% Positive
8 Reviews
8 Reviews
11% Mixed
1 Review
1 Review
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
The series commands our attention because of how it was conceived by Neil Cross, who continues to write masterful scripts.
Series creator/writer Neil Cross continues to spin dark strands that stray unexpectedly into unsettling territory.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 182 User Ratings
6.1
64% Positive
117 Ratings
117 Ratings
5% Mixed
9 Ratings
9 Ratings
31% Negative
56 Ratings
56 Ratings
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 182 User Ratings
6.1
64% Positive
117 Ratings
117 Ratings
5% Mixed
9 Ratings
9 Ratings
31% Negative
56 Ratings
56 Ratings
Luther is a fantastic show, and the cast keep consistently delivering good performances. The show is very different than most of the other shows it shares it's genre with, and Idris Elba's powerful performance is second to none. I enjoyed this show just as much as I enjoyed BBC's Sherlock, however Luther seems to have a bit more heart. A definite must-see. A+
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SEASON 2
No wonder that Idris Elba has won a Golden Globe for his portrayal of DCI Luther, excellent tv show, the scenarios are original and realistic and above all no rude words in each sentence as in the American series.
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SEASON 2
These four hours pack as much intensity and darkness as 22 episodes of many other police shows.
I promise you will roll your eyes at least once. And yet, each hour is so spellbinding, you may not realize you're leaving grip marks on your couch.
While the idea of crimefighter-dogged-by-personal demons hardly smacks of freshness, the former "The Wire" star so owns the character as to give it his own spin. Barring that, though, writer Neil Cross' approach to the crime yarns is so visceral and grim it's easy to be drawn in strictly on that level.
The series remains an intense, engrossing crime procedural with strong moments of character development, but Mr. Cross gets a bit sloppy in his plotting.
Even if it makes for far less gripping viewing in its sophomore iteration, Luther remains notable in the police drama pantheon for this stark perspective.
While the first season of Luther concentrated too much on being a continuous story the second settles with the dark, disturbing tone it was always made to flaunt. Idris Elba has finally found his grove with episodes from the 1st season (especially the pilot) being particularly sketchy. That being said, Elba is a commanding presence in this season and the introduction of Aimee Ffion-Edwards' Jenny seems to bring the best out of Elba and Luther with them having a great chemistry. The wrapping up of the loose ends left by the end of the 1st season only bring about more problems for Luther but instead of him feeling like an anchor on the story like last season, he is entertaining and captivating as he tries to find a way out of them. The return of Ruth Wilson's Alice helps set up the arc of the season perfectly, its just a shame she isn't in every episode as she is engrossing as the uber-intelligent and manic killer that she is. Overall there are very few problems with the second season as Neil Cross seems to have looked at what didn't work about the 1st and adjusted his perspective. Its still the same dark and twisted tale of morality but seems to have become a lot more fun while twice as disturbing. If there was a problem it would probably be the addition of the character of Erin Gray who just seems to be a different take on Saskia Reeves character from the 1st season just without as much of a presence. Overall its damn near perfect television which will stay with you hours after you watch it, if not only because you won't be able to sleep. My advice, watch it in the morning,
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SEASON 2
The first season was fantastic ... but this one has one missing ingredient. Sadly, the creators of this series have banished Alice Morgan to only a few minutes total. She was the special sauce that made season 1 so incredible. What were the writers smoking when they adopted the strategy of sidelining her? Hopefully they will sober up by the third season. Bring her back!
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SEASON 2
I am disappointed by what I saw trending in last season's Luther and is in the first two episodes in spades: the Criminal Minds style demented serial killer Jack the Ripper-ish etc. that the British love so. Shame shame Neil Cross. There's a great deal that's terrific about season 2, but nothing to compare to the wonderful Alice story. I like the new girl friend but based on the trailer guess she might be a plant. Oh lord.
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SEASON 2
Luther went downhill so fast it made my head spin! Season I, Zoe is dead. Season 2, who is Zoe and who cares? Nooooooo. And I want more ALICE. Oh well, what I get is idiocy. With Luther putting a band-aid on a nail hole in his hand! All the way through? Oh yeah, he's not Luther, he's SHAFT. Well, I'm shafting Luther right now. Ciao silly show.
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