Luther

Luther has quietly become one of the more dependable crime dramas currently available in Australia on Amazon Prime Video and BritBox, and in the US on Hulu and Philo. The 5-season run is exactly the right length for what it is doing. 1,217 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 on Amazon Prime Video and see for yourself.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Luther earns its spot. The plotting in Luther is tight enough that the twists feel earned rather than assembled. 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. Idris Elba and Dermot Crowley lead a cast that gives the tension real weight. 5 seasons (2010–2019) gave the story room most shows never get. The plot mechanics of Luther never overwhelm the human cost underneath them. The consistency throughout is what elevates it — not every moment is the best, but none of them are a reason to stop watching.

Crime and mystery fans will find exactly what they are after in Luther. Dalgliesh is the obvious comparison, but Luther earns its own place alongside it. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch if your schedule allows. Idris Elba's performance is the kind that shows up on best-of lists years later. If you have been looking for something to fill the gap left by a recently finished story, this is a reliable answer.

Luther wrapped up in 2019, created by Neil Cross — and 5 seasons are available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.