Luther

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Season 2
Season #: 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
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Critic Reviews

  1. PopMatters
    Reviewed by: Ross Langager
    Sep 28, 2011
    60
    Even if it makes for far less gripping viewing in its sophomore iteration, Luther remains notable in the police drama pantheon for this stark perspective.

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#26 Best TV Season of 2011
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#68 Most Discussed TV Season of 2011
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#38 Most Shared TV Season of 2011

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User Score
6.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 181 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 117 out of 181
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 181
  3. Negative: 56 out of 181
  1. MarcDoyle
    Oct 1, 2011
    9
    An excellent start to the second season. I loved the first. Idris Elba truly stretches his acting legs after playing it very minimal in TheAn excellent start to the second season. I loved the first. Idris Elba truly stretches his acting legs after playing it very minimal in The Wire. I love seeing what he does with his now-damaged psyche, and how he reacts to his colleagues, criminals, and his former nemesis.… Full Review »
  2. donelson
    Sep 23, 2012
    2
    A seemingly omnipotent villain, a smouldering idiot of a hero, cardboard cutout superiors, and pedestrian production doom this sad attempt atA seemingly omnipotent villain, a smouldering idiot of a hero, cardboard cutout superiors, and pedestrian production doom this sad attempt at Angry-Loner-Cop-Show.… Full Review »
  3. jjolla88a
    Dec 2, 2011
    5
    The first season was fantastic ... but this one has one missing ingredient. Sadly, the creators of this series have banished Alice Morgan toThe first season was fantastic ... but this one has one missing ingredient. Sadly, the creators of this series have banished Alice Morgan to only a few minutes total. She was the special sauce that made season 1 so incredible. What were the writers smoking when they adopted the strategy of sidelining her? Hopefully they will sober up by the third season. Bring her back!… Full Review »
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