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critic Luther (2010)

Luther Review (2010–2019): Is It Worth Watching?

★★★★☆ 4/5

Verdict

Essential television — one of the best in its genre.

Where to watch Luther

Streaming: Hulu, AMC+, Acorn TV, Spectrum On Demand

By region: Hulu, AMC+, Acorn TV in the United States; Sky Cinema in the United Kingdom; TV+ in Turkey; Prime Video, U-NEXT in Japan

Full scores & availability on the series page.

Is Luther worth watching?

Yes — Luther is worth watching, holding a 90/100 Celluloid Editorial Rating and 92% Audience Snapshot on Celluloid. Its 83% Celluloid Score combines Celluloid editorial, Metascore (78), IMDb (8.4/10), and aggregated fan rating (80%), with audience sentiment shown separately.

Created by Neil Cross, Luther ran 5 seasons, 20 episodes on BBC in English, from United Kingdom. Luther has ended, so you can watch the complete story without waiting on a renewal.

What is Luther about?

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.

Celluloid verdict: Idris Elba as a detective who solves cases by absorbing damage — operatic, occasionally silly, and impossible to look away from. The cast is led by Idris Elba, Dermot Crowley, Hermione Norris, Michael Smiley, Ruth Wilson, among others.

How many seasons of Luther are there, and where do I start?

Luther has 5 seasons, 20 episodes, and there is no reason to start anywhere but the first episode. At 5 seasons, 20 episodes, this is a long-haul watch — start it knowing the investment. The series page breaks the 83% Celluloid Score into its four rating inputs plus the separate audience snapshot so you can see exactly where the rating inputs and audience snapshot differ before committing.

Where can I watch Luther?

Luther is carried by BBC, though rights are licensed by territory and change often. Check the BBC hub for everything else on the same service, and the series page for the regions where Celluloid has confirmed availability.

What should I watch after Luther?

If it lands, try Fleabag (92%), Inside No. 9 (89%), Peaky Blinders (89%) next — same shelf, comparable scores. You can also browse all crime series, everything from United Kingdom, or the year it premiered.

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Quick Answer: Where can I watch Luther?

Streaming: Hulu, AMC+, Acorn TV, Spectrum On Demand. Regional notes: Hulu, AMC+, Acorn TV in the United States; Sky Cinema in the United Kingdom; TV+ in Turkey; Prime Video, U-NEXT in Japan.