Feb 08 2012
Luther Isn’t Quite My Cup of Tea

Another week, another new show consumed and ready for digestion. Over the past year, I’ve been on a decidedly British kick, with Misfits, Sherlock and Doctor Who (well, two seasons of it) under my belt. I’ve loved them all to various degrees, and so I was ready to accept another UK recommendation, Luther, with open arms.
It was suggested to me by a couple of readers when I was talking about these previous shows, and Idris Elba, whom I’ve loved since The Wire, actually just won a Golden Globe for his portrayal of troubled cop John Luther. Surely, a recipe for success.
Luther is by no means a bad show. It’s very well made, well acted and a few of the story arcs are actually quite gripping. At only ten episodes total across two seasons, it manages to be a serial that allows for stories that are more complex than a 40-minute murder mystery.











































