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Luther adaptations: films & series
Every version of Luther — the films & series, compared across media.
John Luther is a brilliant, deeply troubled detective whose own dangerous demons may make him as dangerous as the depraved murderers he hunts. Luther the TV series and Luther: The Fallen Sun the film both inhabit this same psychologically dark world, following one man whose obsessive pursuit of killers tests the boundaries of justice — and of himself.
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Frequently asked
Is Luther: The Fallen Sun connected to the Luther TV series?
Yes — both follow the same character, detective John Luther. Luther: The Fallen Sun (2023) is a film continuation set in the same world as the Luther TV series (2010), picking up his story after his imprisonment.
How many Luther adaptations are there?
There are two: the original Luther TV series (2010), a dark psychological crime drama, and Luther: The Fallen Sun (2023), a feature film that continues his story from prison.
Should I watch the Luther TV series before the film?
The Luther TV series (2010) introduces the character and his world, while Luther: The Fallen Sun (2023) begins with Luther already behind bars — watching the series first gives you the fullest picture of who he is.