Luther Season 2

Right now you can watch Luther Season 2 on and — and it earns its twists rather than manufacturing them. The 1-season run is exactly the right length for what it is doing. 1,216 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Idris Elba sets the tone, and the ensemble matches it scene for scene. Put it on tonight and see for yourself.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Luther Season 2 is worth clearing space for. Luther Season 2 treats its mystery as a means, not an end in itself. Season 2 of Luther includes 4 episodes. It aired from June 2011 to July 2011. This season stars Idris Elba, Dermot Crowley and Aimee-Ffion Edwards. Idris Elba and Dermot Crowley lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 2011. Luther Season 2 is at its best in the quiet scenes between the plot beats, where the character work actually happens. The consistency throughout is what elevates it — not every moment is the best, but none of them are a reason to stop watching.

If you cannot walk away from a good mystery, Luther Season 2 will keep you hooked. It stands on its own even without an obvious comparison point. A contained run means every episode is doing real work. Watch Idris Elba work — it is a masterclass in the genre. Few crime dramas earn their twists this consistently.