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Is Luther (2010) worth watching?
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Last updated October 26, 2026
Luther (2010) has a TMDB audience score of 7.8/10 from 1,272 votes, which reads as strongly positive. It is a crime and drama show rated TV-14, 5 seasons, 20 episodes. In the US it is on Hulu, AMC+, Acorn TV, BritBox, HBO Max with a subscription as of October 26, 2026.
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.
Tagline: What if your worst enemy was your own conscience?
Synopsis from TMDB.
| TMDB audience score | 7.8/10 (1,272 votes) |
|---|---|
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Mystery |
| Rated | TV-14 |
| Length | 5 seasons, 20 episodes |
| Release | 2010-05-04 |
| Status | Ended |
| Latest air date | 2019-01-04 |
| Themes TMDB tags | london, england, detective, self-destruction, police, psychopath, murder |
| People | Created by Neil Cross. Starring Idris Elba, Dermot Crowley, Hermione Norris, Michael Smiley |
| Streaming (US, subscription) | Hulu, AMC+, Acorn TV, BritBox, HBO Max |
| Free with ads | Hoopla |
| Rent | No |
| Buy | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home |
Watch it if
- You like to settle into a series: 5 seasons, 20 episodes
- You want it included in a subscription you may already have (Hulu, AMC+)
If you like it, try
- Sherlock (2010), TMDB 8.5/10
- The Fall (2013), TMDB 7.7/10
- Criminal Minds (2005), TMDB 8.3/10
Questions
Is Luther worth watching?
TMDB viewers rate it 7.8/10 across 1,272 votes, a strongly positive reception. That is an audience average, not a critic review, so read the synopsis and the cast to decide if it is your kind of show.
Where can I watch Luther?
In the US on October 26, 2026: on Hulu, AMC+, Acorn TV, BritBox, HBO Max with a subscription. Catalogs change often, so check the service first.
How long is Luther?
5 seasons, 20 episodes.
What is Luther rated?
It carries a TV-14 rating in the US.
Who is in Luther?
Idris Elba, Dermot Crowley, Hermione Norris, Michael Smiley, Ruth Wilson.
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Sources: TMDB for titles, ratings, runtimes and synopses. JustWatch (via TMDB) supplies streaming availability. Streaming lists change often. Check the service before you plan your night.