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Luther is on a leave of absence from the police force, laying low in a rundown cottage on the edge of England. 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. Meanwhile, a gruesome serial killer has struck the city. But this murdering mastermind is more than a match for the police, outsmarting them at every step. It’s not long before Luther is back in the Bullpen, determined to steal a march on the killer before it’s too late.
The middle of everything, Idris Elba was as good as he's ever been. Despite everything that's happened to him lately -- despite Marvel and Mandela and Beasts of No Nation -- I'd argue that Luther still represents Elba at his absolute best.
I hope that episode two slows things down. When you have a character as good as John Luther, and an actor playing him who basically is that man, it would be nice to spend a little more time in his company.
This is one overstuffed show. Previous installments have been at least a miniseries, and the truncated running time is probably a concession to Elba's schedule and success in big-budget films, but it cramps the story.
In the end, as Luther walks toward the camera, his trademark trench coat, steely gaze, and a musical cue from The Cure the only accessories he needs, Luther is successful in that is leaves the audience hungry for more.
This new two-parter looks unlikely to reinvent the wheel, but for sheer entertainment value, there are still few drama series that can hope to match John's exploits.