BBC Luther
Created by Neil Cross · 2010–2019 ·
Luther (2010–2019) earns a 83% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended overall. Created by Neil Cross; stream on Hulu, AMC+, Acorn TV, Spectrum On Demand.
Calculated from four inputs (Celluloid editorial, Metascore, IMDb and TMDB fan rating). Audience sentiment is shown separately. See how we calculate scores.
Four-input score + separate audience snapshot
Where to watch Luther
Luther is available on Hulu, AMC+, Acorn TV, Spectrum On Demand — regional notes: Hulu, AMC+, Acorn TV, Spectrum On Demand in the United States; Sky Cinema in the United Kingdom; TV+ in Turkey. Catalog platform tag: BBC.
Where to watch Luther by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| Japan | Prime Video, U-NEXT |
| South Africa | Prime Video |
| Turkey | TV+ |
| United Kingdom | Sky Cinema |
| United States | Hulu, AMC+, Acorn TV, Spectrum On Demand |
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Is Luther worth watching?
Yes — Luther earns a 83% Celluloid Score. Recommended, created by Neil Cross and streaming on Hulu, AMC+, Acorn TV, Spectrum On Demand.
Celluloid Verdict
Idris Elba as a detective who solves cases by absorbing damage — operatic, occasionally silly, and impossible to look away from.
Celluloid editorial verdict
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.
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Critic Reviews
Luther Review (2010–2019): Is It Worth Watching?
★★★★☆
Neil Cross's Luther (2010–2019) runs 5 seasons, 20 episodes on BBC — a crime series from United Kingdom carrying a 83% Celluloid Score.
Essential television — one of the best in its genre.
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Most searched questions about Luther
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Yes — Luther earns a 83% Celluloid Score (Recommended), from editorial 90%, Metascore 78/100, IMDb 8.4/10, TMDB fan 80%. Audience snapshot is separate (92%). Idris Elba as a detective who solves cases by absorbing damage — operatic, occasionally silly, and impossible to look away from.
Luther scores 83% from four inputs: Celluloid editorial 90/100, Metacritic 78/100, IMDb 8.4/10 and TMDB fan rating 80%. The separate audience snapshot is 92%. Idris Elba as a detective who solves cases by absorbing damage — operatic, occasionally silly, and impossible to look away from. See the full breakdown on the Luther series page.
No — Luther is not on Netflix. It streams on Hulu, AMC+, Acorn TV, Spectrum On Demand, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under BBC. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.
Yes — Luther is available on Hulu in many regions (catalogued under BBC on Celluloid). Rights differ by country; confirm in the Hulu app or the where-to-watch notes.
Luther first aired in 2010 and ran through 2019 (2010–2019). Created by Neil Cross; it streams on Hulu, AMC+, Acorn TV, Spectrum On Demand today.
Luther has 5 seasons across 20 episodes (2010–2019). Status: ended / complete.
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, Luther’s 20 episodes take roughly 15 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.
Luther streams on Hulu, AMC+, Acorn TV, Spectrum On Demand in supported regions. On Celluloid it is catalogued under BBC. Rights rotate — confirm in your country on the platform app.
Luther stars Idris Elba, Dermot Crowley, Hermione Norris, Michael Smiley, Ruth Wilson, and others. Created by Neil Cross.
Luther has 20 episodes across 5 seasons (2010–2019).
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 was created by Neil Cross. It is a crime, drama, mystery series from United Kingdom, primarily in English.