Luther

never particularly respectable but compulsively watchable, at least at first. more apocalyptic and nasty than your average procedural.

I like it. The first three seasons present a well-rounded story, the investigations are fun, the main character is good, and there is a real sense of danger and brutality.

Probably the bleakest, most brutal and despairing crime procedural I've seen. I'm not sure if I mean that as a compliment or criticism - I guess it could depend on my mood at the time. Idris Elba's charisma does burn off the screen, though, regardless of mood.

Each episode is a whirlwind.

1x

Luther is one of, if not the, best crime shows to come out of the UK. Addictive, meaty and gripping from beginning to end, It's an excellent, well written series that doesn't suffer from being over cooked and will leave you wanting more. - Full Review

Actors are good. Some of the plots are interesting. But on the grand scale it does not leave you satisfied . Unnecessary scenes of murder. And unnecessary details most of the cases. Meh

Idris Elba is as awesome as he always is. The cases aren't exactly the best detective TV stuff I've seen, but Idris makes it interesting, and it's well made, well acted with a good supporting cast, etc. I just started watching this a few months ago and am almost finished, and I just learned that they just ordered a second movie, so I guess it was perfect timing for me to watch this.

Couldn't watch more than 2 episodes. Terrible writing can't be saved by good acting.

First three seasons were 80s-90s. Some great episodes! Season four and five were not so good. The acting was always good, but the story just got rediculous and tedious to watch. I'd give them 50. The movie; 40.