Luther
Episode 3
Season 1, Episode 3 · Aired 2010-05-18
Synopsis
DCI Luther finds himself on the trail of Satanic occult killer, Lucien Burgess, who was previously accused of kidnap and murder but escaped charges due to police misconduct. However, with a young mother's life at stake, Luther must now use all his skills to build an airtight case and seeks out guidance from Alice. Meanwhile, Mark is beaten up by a gang of young girls, and Zoe discovers her feelings for Luther remain strong even after she doubts his integrity.
In the series
This episode is part of Luther (2010–2019) on BBC.
Idris Elba’s haunted detective — London gothic with Alice Morgan’s smile.
Key cast
- Idris Elba as John Luther
- Ruth Wilson as Alice Morgan
- Dermot Crowley as Martin Schenk
- Warren Brown as Justin Ripley
- Nikki Amuka-Bird as Erin Gray