Description
Idris Elba returns as John Luther, the near-genius detective
struggling with his own demons. Devastated by the brutal murder of
his wife, John Luther returns to policing in a different world.
After Zoe s death and best friend Ian Reed s betrayal, Luther spent
some time working on cold cases.
Now he s back. His old unit has gone and he s working in the
newly created Serious and Serial unit. Headed by former police
complaints officer Martin Schenk Dermot Crowley, it is Luther s
chance for a fresh start. But is it one he really wants?
Luther quickly gathers together his team, rescuing his old
partner Detective Justin Ripley Warren Brown from career
oblivion. Joining them is ambitious Detective Erin Gray Nikki
Amuka-Bird. She s heard of Luther s reputation, seen what s
happened to Ripley and doesn t want her own job prospects tarnished
in the same way.
It s not long before they re dealing with their first case. A
masked man wanders the streets of London, carrying out ritualistic
murders in historic locations Smithfield, Petticoat Lane He s
taking Luther on a tour through the narrow alleyways and back
streets of the city, using murders to mark out his territory and
working up to one final masterpiece