Luther(2010)
What if your worst enemy was your own conscience?
Luther Synopsis
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.
Luther (2010) is a crime, drama and mystery series that premiered on May 4, 2010, spanning 5 seasons and 20 episodes. It stars Idris Elba, Dermot Crowley, Hermione Norris and Michael Smiley. Viewers rate it 7.9 out of 10 across 1,246 ratings.
- First aired:
- 2010-05-04
- Last aired:
- 2019-01-04
- Producers:
- Marcus Wilson
Luther (2010) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Luther before you start streaming.
Luther Cast & Crew
Main cast
Idris Elba
as John Luther
Dermot Crowley
as Martin Schenk
Hermione Norris
as Vivien Lake
Michael Smiley
as Benny Silver
Ruth Wilson
as Alice Morgan
Patrick Malahide
as George Cornelius
Wunmi Mosaku
as Catherine Halliday
Enzo Cilenti
as Jeremy Lake
Key crew
Executive produced by Marcus Wilson.
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Luther Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.9/10 from 1,246 ratings.
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Luther – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream Luther?
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Luther (2010) is available to stream on Hulu, Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, Britbox Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, Acorn TV, BritBox, AcornTV Amazon Channel, BritBox Amazon Channel, Spectrum On Demand and Acorn TV Apple TV channel, with episodes also available to buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. Availability comes from JustWatch data and varies by country.
How many seasons of Luther are there?
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Luther has 5 seasons and 20 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on May 4, 2010.
Is Luther still running?
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No. Luther is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on January 4, 2019.
Who is in the cast of Luther?
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Luther (2010) stars Idris Elba, Dermot Crowley, Hermione Norris, Michael Smiley and Ruth Wilson. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is Luther any good?
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Luther (2010) is rated 7.9 out of 10 from 1,246 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like crime, drama and mystery series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.
Where can I watch the Luther trailer?
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The official Luther trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly in your browser.