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Luther

Drama: Crime

Drama: Thriller

Crime drama series starring Idris Elba as DCI John Luther.

A brilliant, troubled detective crosses the line between personal and professional as he investigates the darkest crimes in London. Starring Idris Elba.

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Luther: Series 3

Idris Elba

Warren Brown

Dermot Crowley

Nikki Amuka-Bird

Sienna Guillory

David O'Hara

Mark Rowley

Gemma Lawrence

Oliver Stark

Ryan Calais Cameron

Elliot Cowan

Michael Smiley

Rupert Procter

Michael Shaeffer

Jason Riddington

Michelle Duncan

Farren Blackburn

Neil Cross

Phillippa Giles

Claire Bennett

Luther: Series 3: Episode 3

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Episode 3

BBC One - Luther, Series 3, Episode 3

Luther must confront his demons when a vigilante killer embarks on a crusade.

Crime drama series. Luther must confront his demons when a vigilante killer embarks on a crusade to punish past offenders. Meanwhile, the campaign against him knows no bounds.

Two young hoodies are shot at close range in what looks like a gangland crime. But when another man dies shortly after, Luther realises that what the three dead men have in common is a criminal record. It looks like a new killer is on the loose - a vigilante with a personal vendetta against all past offenders. 

When the killer posts a video of himself online, calling for changes to the public justice system, Luther struggles to control the increased public attention. The killer is clearly on a mission and it is only a matter of time before he strikes again. The team struggle to predict who his next target might be with so many potential victims.

Luther's investigation is interrupted by a distraught Mary. She has had a visit from Stark and Gray, whose dirty tricks seem to know no bounds. Mary doesn't know what to think or where to turn, but Luther can see that there's now fear in her eyes where there had been love. Can he convince Mary to trust him again before he is called to another crime scene? 

When the killer abducts a known paedophile, he invites the public to decide his victim's fate. Luther counter attacks with a similar publicity stunt, but when it doesn't go as planned Ripley and Luther find themselves thrown into the middle of an angry mob, baying for a public execution.

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Idris Elba stars as DCI John Luther, waging his own passionate and ruthless war on crime.

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