Luther 3

One of the best police dramas ever!
"Luther" --- Why can't U.S. TV studios make something like this? I discovered this late in the game after I got DirecTV and was able to watch the BBC America channel. I guess it's too intelligent for most American viewers, as it requires the attention span of more than a gnat which is far above the 18-31 aged viewer they so desire. That said, this show needs to be a FULL run of 16 to 20 episodes per "season", not the teasers we're getting. Pay Mr. Elba whatever he wants --- just keep "Luther" on the case!
Anti-Hero Alice Morgan "Nails" It (Literally) & Luther Does "Falk" Well!
VERY MINOR SPOILERS:

4-episode (3-storylines/2-cases) season.

The overriding theme of Series 3 being an Internal Affairs investigation of Luther. The 2-cases involve a serial killer cum woman's shoe thief and a vigilante.

Apparently, the inspiration for Luther came from both "Sherlock Holmes" and "Columbo". While I don't see all that much of "Holmes", I came up with "Luther" as "Columbo 2.0" on my own.

As an American watching "Luther", I found myself frequently screaming at the TV, "where is your gun!" There was also a dramatic scene where even though I knew it was coming, it still provided my with a jolt that my wife commented on the next morning! So what pushes "Luther" over the top from 4* territory to 5*? Namely, as intriguing a character as there is on television, the deliciously psychotic Alice Morgan, played brilliantly by Ruth Wilson. Alice, a recurring character from past series, made a surprise entrance in episode 4, which...
great but only four episodes
the star's career has taken off so much that there are only four episodes in this third season. however, the high quality continues in each episode. as usual, he not only has to figure out the mystery and solve it but also survive the plots of those in the department who are after him. The black policewoman who was after him last season ups the ante this season, trying to recruit his partner as an informer. meanwhile, Luther is busy solving the cases. Indris Elba who plays Luther is a terrific actor and is now starring in movies as well. Netflix streaming also carries this series. i love the music in the series too.

the humdinger of a story in this series is a vigilante, tom marwood, who is trying to avenge his murdered wife by murdering criminals. although he is initially sympathetic, as tom gets more out of control, he becomes a menace to society in general and Luther in particular. in this episode we also see the return of red haired Alice, who looks out for Luther...
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