Consisting of two episodes, the series was broadcast in december 2015. Idris elba stars as dci john luther, waging his own passionate and ruthless war on crime. Do not read this article if you have not seen series four, episode one of luther. Bbc home entertainment later confirmed that the region 1 version of the series 4 dvd would be released on 15 december 2015. In this 2 episode season we have luther return with a very heartbreaking motive to come back and get things done.
On 19 november 2014, it was announced that a twoepisode special would be aired on the bbc in 2015. Bbc home entertainment later confirmed that the region 1 version of the series 4 dvd would be released on 15 december 2015, coinciding with the air date of the fourth series. But, luther is a critically unappreciated series, and season 4 is the best season to date, and season 4 rounds up to a perfect 10. Feb 07, 2016 idris elba returns to his golden globewinning role as john luther in this gripping feature length special. John luther is a neargenius murder detective whose brilliant mind cant always save him from the dangerous violence of his passions. A brilliant homicide detective uses skill and intellect to catch londons most fearsome killers. When a series of seemingly indiscriminate killings become ever more audacious luther and new recruit ds catherine halliday are confounded by a tangle of leads and misdirection that appears designed to protect an untouchable corruption. In the fourth season of this popular drama, dci john luther continues to do battle on two fronts fighting his own demons as well as a criminal adversary whos as formidable a foe as hes ever encountered. Idris elba returns to his iconic role as a selfdestructive neargenius detective on the edge of law enforcement. Luther races to save the others from corneliuss terrible retribution. All 8 songs featured in luther uk season 4 episode 1.
Season 4 of luther sees the titular british detective idris elba return for a twopart adventure that, while all too brief, does a fantastic job of picking up the ball and running with it. Season four debuts in 2015 by trevor kimball, november 19, 2014 bbc america has announced theyll be airing a fourth season of the luther tv series but there will be just two episodes. Aired 4 years ago dec 15, 2015 on a leave of absence from the police force, luther is laying low in a rundown cottage on the edge of england. If youve with fractions, i would give the start of luther, season 4, a 9. As the stakes get ever higher and more personal, luther s lonely path pulls him towards the very edge of temptation. This post will be updated as new information and videos become available, if you spot something that has been missed then please feel free to use the link below to send it to us, thanks. This luther series of just two episodes on dvd was a great disappointment and hardly warranted the name series 4. Luther is pulled away from his coastal hideaway to investigate the crimes of a cannibal killer who is roaming londons streets.
Its every bit as dark, moody and drenched in greymorality as previous seasons and the slick production values behind the series. But this murdering mastermind is more than a match for the police, outsmarting them at every. Luther season 6 release date, cast and plot theories. The episode opens with scenes reminiscent of the third season. Meanwhile, a gruesome serial killer has struck the city.
When a savagely intelligent killer leaves a trail of bodies but no trace of his identity, luther is drawn back to the job. But, luther is a critically unappreciated series, and season 4. The problem with the previous series is that a good proportion of the strongest and most familiar characters got taken out, mostly physically this happens quite a lot around luther, with only his chief and techwizard barney still around from before. Nov 19, 2014 fresh luther episodes will begin shooting in march 2015, with a premiere date later in the year on tuesday, fox gave a pilot commitment to an american adaptation of the series, with cross set to. A very unbalanced last season, luther disses some of its best characters in favor of. Dec 18, 2015 the idris elba drama luther pulled in more than 252,000 total viewers in its season 4 premiere last night, up 22% over season 3. Luther is forced into a showdown where he must play the game for fear being burnt alive or blow up. Throughout the four series, luther faces a succession of psychological duels between hunter and hunted, predator and prey.
A twoepisode fourth season was broadcast in december 2015, and a fifth season of four episodes premiered on 1. Dec 15, 2015 on the latest luther, the actors star power and ever growing range two nice bits of old school tv muscle are on full display. Idris elba admits he was not satisfied with finale of last series. Of all of televisions great antiheroes, idris elbas dci john luther stands a good chance at being considered the antiheroiest of them all. Meanwhile, bennys hacking skills reveal a list of hundreds of potential victims, which forces luther.
John luther has a new assortment of serial killers and criminals to fight in season 3. In this way he manages to reveal the most complex cases. Luther also alienates a mafia type when he kidnaps him and takes him to his apartment. Subscribe here for more bbc first clips and content. Season 4 of luther will be a one night special event airing 17th december on bbc america and over two nights on bbc one in the uk. 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.
Season 3 is a bit of a return to form, but the new female detective is incredibly unlikable. The series centres on dci john luther played by idris elba, a highly talented detective working in london to solve a series of highprofile murders. All 2 songs featured in luther uk season 4 episode 2. On a leave of absence from the police force, luther is laying low in a rundown cottage on the edge of england. Time to let the weary detective return to his cottage and ponder the waves. Luther is a british psychological crime drama television series that premiered on bbc one in. Dec 17, 2015 will a cold case unlock the mystery from luther s past that is haunting him. This is his most chilling case a test that will push him. The series is about police inspector john luther, who is struggling with his past, trying to catch villains every day. A short, thrilling return for idris elbas exceptional detective by allison keene december 18, 2015. Luther hunts a cannibalistic killer, but he is dogged at every step by ghosts from his past.
The detective is forced to put himself and emma in danger to stop the serial killers end game. Season 4 dvd, 2016 at the best online prices at ebay. Series 1 4 of the critically acclaimed psychological crime drama starring idris elba as dci luther. A brilliant detective tormented by the darker side of humanity, luther shines a light where others fear to tread, into the hearts and minds of psychopaths and killers, and the shadowy spaces of his. Dec 16, 2015 luthers new partner, played by game of throness rose leslie, has the promise to be at least the equal of warren browns ds ripley, even if it might be expecting too much for her to yell. Luther star idris elba has revealed that he was not happy with how the last series of the gritty bbc police. Luther season 4 idris elba admits he was not satisfied with finale. Luther only gets involved when a good friend, who apparently does the same type of work as luther, is killed when a booby trap goes off while he is investigating the cannibal. On 24 october 2015, bbc one confirmed via their facebook page that series 4 of luther would air in december 2015 on bbc one.
Luther twopart miniseries airing on bbc america in 2015. Luther season 4 december 29, 2015 bryancyr british noir, neonoir, television darren boyd, idris elba, luther, neil cross, rose leslie luther season 4 has just debuted on bbc recently and has had its highest ratings yet, here in the united states. Series 4 2015 starring idris elba and dermot crowley on dvd and bluray. Starring idris elba, warren brown, dermot crowley, and michael smiley. Idris elba explains why the latest series is so short hollywood star idris elba has revealed why the latest series of his gritty police drama is only going to be two episodes long. Visit tunefind for music from your favorite tv shows and movies. Luther is a british psychological crime drama television series that premiered on bbc one in the uk on 4 may 2010. Somehow luther always gets his man or womanwhatever the case may be. Luther season 6 release date, cast and plot theories return. Dec 15, 2015 visit tunefind for music from your favorite tv shows and movies. Iris elba was great as usual, but the two story lines, which eventually converged were underdeveloped and confusing and had far too much gore. We last saw the detective back in 2015 for season four, which saw luther return from a two year break. When elba gets back on the job proper and shows up on the.
Idris elba stars as dci john luther, waging his own passionate and ruthless war on. Luther is on a leave of absence from the police force, laying low in a rundown cottage on the edge of england. This season seems like the minimum they thought they could get away with. The week of luther news continues as the return of the original show is confirmed to be a miniseries set to premiere in 2015. Dec 17, 2015 season 4 begins with luther on a leave of absence from the police force, but he soon returns to work when a cannibalistic serial killer strikes london. This is his most chilling case a test that will push him closer to the edge than hes ever been before. In season 4, with no apparent reference to this, the coat reappears on john. Will a cold case unlock the mystery from luthers past that is haunting him. This one, socalled season 4, contains just two episodes.
Nov 19, 2014 luther twopart miniseries airing on bbc america in 2015. Click here to find your bbc america station number. Luther, whose first season remains its best, is going on too long. Idris elba explains why the latest series is so short. Its not often a character on one side of the law crosses over into renegade territory with such unvarnished intensity, and yet never quite completely takes the plunge into the dark abyss h. Will a cold case unlock the mystery from luther s past that is haunting him. Luther s tale is still intriguing, and idris elba continues his fine performances, but the shows producers owe to their fans to present a full effort. Luther 2015 mysterydramacrimetv drama uk 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 season 4, episodes 1 and 2 atlanta black star. Luther season 4, episodes 1 and 2 airs tonight on bbc america season 4 begins with luther on a leave of absence from the police force, but he soon returns to work when a cannibalistic serial. Season 3 of luther brings the series to a close and the best of the previous two seasons are combined with new characters and stories to make the final episode shocking and satisfying.
Idris elba explains why the latest series is so short hollywood star idris elba has revealed why the latest series of his gritty. Luther season 4 is engaging, but not quite totally disco. For a stretch of the episode, however, luther found himself relegated to the background. While on a leave of absence, luther is suddenly dragged back into his former life in london to battle the demons of his past and to stop a cannibal serial killer. Detective chief inspector john luther will learn the hard way. Luther s new partner, played by game of throness rose leslie, has the promise to be at least the equal of warren browns ds ripley, even if it might be expecting too much for her to yell.
Idris elba remains the best thing about luther in an alltoobrief season which packs a lot of plot into a short time frame. But a visit from his old colleagues at the met brings a shocking piece of news that draws him back to london in search of the truth. Luther season 4 release date on bbc, episodes 20151215. Senior inspector of the metropolitan police and the protagonist of the series john luther has a unique quality, in spite of his profession. Idris elba returns to his golden globewinning role as john luther in this gripping feature length special.
1433 106 206 224 1069 606 74 1417 1162 399 733 1430 1051 1310 436 892 1432 603 590 1157 460 539 55 1078 1239 688 951 683 519 712 865 513 646 645 1006 1327 621