Luther - New BBC One drama starring Idris Elba

[Scotty]

Today I finally got around to watch the first episode of the new BBC One drama series Luther starring The Wire's Idris Elba. I really loved the trailers and I am pleased to say that the first episode lived up to my expectations.

Luther is, as the BBC puts it....

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.

It reminded me a lot of The Shield crossed with Silence of the Lambs, especially as the main villain, a woman named Alice who kills her parents in episode 1, manages to elude capture by Luther in the first episode but continues to cast a shadow over Luther's private and professional life during the first season.

So, did anyone see it, and what did you guys think?

 

[wamdue]

yes I enjoyed it as well, one of the BBCs best dramas in a few years.

 

[Bob The Skutter]

Looks like Luther will be airing in the US on BBC America starting on the 17th of October.

 

[auntiehill]

^Cool. I'll keep an eye out for this, then.

 

[Bob The Skutter]

Took me a while but I got in to it, and would like to see a second series, but if Idris Elba is back working in the US I have my doubts he'll be able to do it, even if he's as eager to do it as he says.