Luther

10 Worst Episodes of Luther

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.

Written by Sophie and last updated on jan 20, 2023.

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Luther - S5E3

#10 - Episode 3 (Season 5 - Episode 3)

With his friend in peril and a young woman kidnapped by the relentless serial killer, can Luther protect the innocent while preventing Cornelius's violent revenge from consuming him? Who is Luther willing to save, and who can't he bear to lose?

The episode was rated 7.99 from 1013 votes.

Luther - S3E1

#9 - Episode 1 (Season 3 - Episode 1)

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Luther investigates a the case of a fetishist who is murdering women which is similar to an unsolved case from the 1980s. The team attempt to catch the copycat killer, whose murderous spree has only just started.

The episode was rated 7.98 from 1466 votes.

Luther - S1E4

#8 - Episode 4 (Season 1 - Episode 4)

When a serial killer goes on the rampage, Luther must put his personal life aside and delve inside the murderer's mind to discover what is driving him to kill so many girls, and why.

The episode was rated 7.98 from 1396 votes.

Luther - S1E3

#7 - Episode 3 (Season 1 - Episode 3)

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John Luther must catch a Satanic occult killer accused of kidnap and murder. However, with a young mother's life at stake, Luther must use all his skills to build an airtight case.

The episode was rated 7.96 from 1485 votes.

Luther - S1E2

#6 - Episode 2 (Season 1 - Episode 2)

A gunman begins murdering uniformed police officers, prompting the detective to taunt the killer on TV in the hope of inspiring him to turn his anger on him and come out into the open. To his horror, Luther also learns that Alice Morgan has been investigating his past - and is threatening to tell Zoe what she has discovered.

The episode was rated 7.91 from 1626 votes.

Luther - S1E1

#5 - Episode 1 (Season 1 - Episode 1)

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Luther returns to work after a traumatic arrest to investigate the murder of a former child genius's parents, and quickly deduces that their daughter is responsible. However, unable to find evidence to convict, he becomes embroiled in a battle of wits with the suspect - who has set her sights on him and his estranged wife.

The episode was rated 7.90 from 2056 votes.

Luther - S5E4

#4 - Episode 4 (Season 5 - Episode 4)

Reeling from the death of his friend, Luther races to save the others from Cornelius's terrible retribution. With Luther's increasing absence from the case, Halliday heads the hunt for a killer on the loose - a killer determined to complete his final macabre masterpiece.

The episode was rated 7.89 from 989 votes.

Luther - S5E1

#3 - Episode 1 (Season 5 - Episode 1)

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A new spate of nightmarish murders brings DCI John Luther to once again face the depths of human depravity on the streets of London. As the body count rises, and gangster George Cornelius applies his own pressure, can Luther catch the killer and save his own neck?

The episode was rated 7.86 from 1113 votes.

Luther - S4E2

#2 - Episode 2 (Season 4 - Episode 2)

On the trail of a horrifying killer, Luther finds himself haunted by ghosts from his past.

The episode was rated 7.85 from 1621 votes.

Luther - S5E2

#1 - Episode 2 (Season 5 - Episode 2)

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Luther must confront a demon from his past, as both the police and Cornelius converge on his home. With Halliday convinced that the body in the morgue isn't their killer, can Luther put his own troubles to one side and find the true murderer before he strikes again?

The episode was rated 7.84 from 1035 votes.

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