Luther (2010)
Luther is a 2010 crime series created by Neil Cross. It stars Idris Elba, Dermot Crowley and Michael Smiley.
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.
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What is Luther about?
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.
When was Luther released?
Luther was released on 4 May 2010.
How many episodes does Luther have?
Luther has 20 episodes across 5 seasons.
Who made Luther?
Luther was created by Neil Cross.
Where can I watch Luther?
Luther is available on AMC+, Acorn TV, Acorn TV (Via Amazon Prime), Britbox, Britbox (Via Amazon Prime) and DirecTV On Demand.
Where to watch Luther
Stream: AMC+, Acorn TV, Acorn TV (Via Amazon Prime), Britbox, Britbox (Via Amazon Prime), DirecTV On Demand, Hulu, Philo, Spectrum On Demand, YouTube TV
Watch free: Hoopla
Rent: Google Play
Buy: Amazon, AppleTV, Fandango at Home, Google Play
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Cast
- Idris Elba as John Luther
- Dermot Crowley as Martin Schenk
- Michael Smiley as Benny Silver
- Warren Brown as Justin Ripley
- Ruth Wilson as Alice Morgan
- Paul McGann as Mark North
- Nikki Amuka-Bird as Erin Gray
- Indira Varma as Zoe Luther
- Steven Mackintosh as Ian Reed
- Saskia Reeves as Rose Teller
- Patrick Malahide as George Cornelius
- Aimee-Ffion Edwards as Jenny Jones
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