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Luther is a British psychological crime television series created and written by Neil Cross, first broadcast on BBC One in 2010. Idris Elba plays Detective Chief Inspector John Luther, a London investigator whose intense commitment to murder cases is accompanied by impulsive decisions and personal strain. The series combines procedural investigations with long-running psychological conflicts and centers on a flawed detective character.
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Who is John Luther in the BBC series Luther?
John Luther is a London detective chief inspector played by Idris Elba. He is exceptionally perceptive, but his obsession with difficult cases and willingness to cross boundaries repeatedly damage his personal and professional life.
Who created Luther and where was it first broadcast?
The series was created by writer Neil Cross and first broadcast on BBC One in 2010. Its format combines psychological crime investigations with a continuing focus on Luther's unstable methods.
How many episodes of Luther are there?
The television series consists of five series and 20 episodes, broadcast from 2010 through 2019. A separate continuation film, Luther: The Fallen Sun, was released by Netflix in 2023.
What is Alice Morgan's role in Luther?
Alice Morgan, played by Ruth Wilson, is a brilliant and manipulative figure whose relationship with Luther becomes a central psychological conflict. Their mutual fascination is more complicated than a standard detective-versus-criminal rivalry.
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