# Luther (2010–2019) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/luther/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 85% |
| Critic Score | 90% |
| Audience Score | 92% |
| Metascore | 78/100 |
| IMDb | 8.4/10 |
| Fan Score | 80% |
| Creator | Neil Cross |
| Platform | BBC |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Mystery |
| Seasons | 5 (20 episodes) |
| Language | English |
| Country | United Kingdom |

## Quick answer

Luther (2010–2019) is a Crime, Drama, Mystery series created by Neil Cross, streaming on BBC. It holds a 85% Celluloid Score — Recommended — averaged from critic reviews (90%), audience ratings (92%), Metascore (78/100), IMDb (8.4/10), and fan ratings (80%) across 5 seasons.

## Critics consensus

Idris Elba as a detective who solves cases by absorbing damage — operatic, occasionally silly, and impossible to look away from.

## Synopsis

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.

## Cast

Idris Elba, Dermot Crowley, Hermione Norris, Michael Smiley, Ruth Wilson, Patrick Malahide, Wunmi Mosaku, Enzo Cilenti

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is Luther worth watching?**
Yes — Luther earns a 85% Celluloid Score (Recommended), averaged from critic 90%, audience 92%, Metascore 78/100, IMDb 8.4/10, and fan 80%. Idris Elba as a detective who solves cases by absorbing damage — operatic, occasionally silly, and impossible to look away from.

**Why is Luther so highly rated?**
Luther scores 85% because all five independent sources agree: critics 90%, audiences 92%, Metacritic 78/100, IMDb 8.4/10 and fan ratings 80%. Idris Elba as a detective who solves cases by absorbing damage — operatic, occasionally silly, and impossible to look away from. See the full breakdown on the Luther series page.

**Is Luther on Netflix?**
No — Luther is not on Netflix. It streams on BBC, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under BBC. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.

**What year did Luther come out?**
Luther first aired in 2010 and ran through 2019 (2010–2019). Created by Neil Cross; it streams on BBC today.

**How many seasons of Luther are there?**
Luther has 5 seasons across 20 episodes (2010–2019). Status: ended / complete.

**How long does it take to watch Luther?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, Luther’s 20 episodes take roughly 15 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Where can I watch Luther?**
Luther streams on BBC in supported regions. On Celluloid it is catalogued under BBC. Rights rotate — confirm in your country on the platform app.

**Who is in the cast of Luther?**
Luther stars Idris Elba, Dermot Crowley, Hermione Norris, Michael Smiley, Ruth Wilson, and others. Created by Neil Cross.

**How many episodes are in Luther?**
Luther has 20 episodes across 5 seasons (2010–2019).

**What is Luther about?**
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.

**Who created Luther?**
Luther was created by Neil Cross. It is a crime, drama, mystery series from United Kingdom, primarily in English.

**What should I watch after Luther?**
Browse more crime series on Celluloid’s BBC hub, or open More Like This.

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