The BEST episodes of Luther season 1
Every episode of Luther season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Luther season 1!
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.
#1 - Episode 6
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 6/8/2010
Luther, suspected of murder, goes on the run to try and prove his innocence. With Alice's assistance, they set out together to exact revenge on the real killer.
#2 - Episode 5
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/1/2010
When a wealthy couple are taken hostage, Luther must try to avert a disastrous chain of events. However, what he doesn't know is that it will soon become very personal.
#3 - Episode 3
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/18/2010
John Luther must catch a Satanic occult killer accused of kidnap and murder. However, with a young mother's life at stake, Luther must use all his skills to build an airtight case.
#4 - Episode 4
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/25/2010
When a serial killer goes on the rampage, Luther must put his personal life aside and delve inside the murderer's mind to discover what is driving him to kill so many girls, and why.
#5 - Episode 1
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/4/2010
Luther returns to work after a traumatic arrest to investigate the murder of a former child genius's parents, and quickly deduces that their daughter is responsible. However, unable to find evidence to convict, he becomes embroiled in a battle of wits with the suspect - who has set her sights on him and his estranged wife.
#6 - Episode 2
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 5/11/2010
A gunman begins murdering uniformed police officers, prompting the detective to taunt the killer on TV in the hope of inspiring him to turn his anger on him and come out into the open. To his horror, Luther also learns that Alice Morgan has been investigating his past - and is threatening to tell Zoe what she has discovered.