Luther: Season 3

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BBC-1 | BBC | BBC America | BBC One | Season Premiere Date: July 2, 2013

Starring: David O'Hara, Warren Brown, Idris Elba

Summary: DCI John Luther (Idris Elba) is faced with two cases to solve, an ex-colleague who wants to destroy his career, and the possibility of love in the third season of the police drama.

Genre(s): Drama, Suspense

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Season 3 Episodes

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S3:E4. Episode Four
Air Date: July 23, 2013
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S3:E3. Episode Three
Air Date: July 16, 2013
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S3:E2. Episode Two
Air Date: July 9, 2013

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Curt Wagner

Aug 28, 2013

It gets darker, scarier and more captivating with each episode as Luther matches wits with killers and cops alike. Read full review

Tirdad Derakhshani

Sep 3, 2013

Brilliantly written, with stunning performances, this will be Luther's final year on TV. Read full review

Verne Gay

Sep 3, 2013

All charisma and command, [Idris Elb] blasts through the screen in every shot while his performance is a constant reminder that the craft, at its best, is a gossamer of countless little details that add up to something magical. Read full review

David Hinckley

Sep 3, 2013

The journey has been fascinating, and unlike in some other cop shows, the police part isn’t toss-away boilerplate. While the cases aren’t as complex as the characters, they’ve got layers. Read full review

Matthew Gilbert

Sep 3, 2013

This season is very good, but it’s only four episodes, and they’ve been tragically whittled down by BBC America to make room for commercials. The result is choppy, with a few critical connections missing in the investigation of Luther and in the progress of Luther’s relationship with Mary. Read full review

Maureen Ryan

Sep 3, 2013

As was the case with the second season, Season 3 of Luther is only four hours long, and the drama would probably be more satisfying if it didn't try to cover so many bases in that limited running time. Read full review

Lesley Smith

Sep 4, 2013

When so much of the series depends on psychological nuance, the lurch into Hollywood action thriller confrontations is an outright admission of defeat. Sensationalism trumps subtlety once more. Both Luther and Idris Elba deserve so much more. Read full review

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comeatme90

Jul 24, 2013

Just finished the series and all I'm left with is pure joy. The finale from this season was one of the most uplifting and clever episodes i saw in the history of TV. I'm not spoiling here but there will be the one and other surprise for the audience. The progression of this series is a hugeJust finished the series and all I'm left with is pure joy. The finale from this season was one of the most uplifting and clever episodes i saw in the history of TV. I'm not spoiling here but there will be the one and other surprise for the audience. The progression of this series is a huge one and fans from the first two series will not be disappointed! Go see this!… Expand

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slythfox

Sep 10, 2022

Series 3 reflects on the story of prior series to deliver strongly on themes of moral ambiguity as a team examines John Luther's past actions to the point that it interferes with the crises of the present. Although there is perhaps some correlation with the events of the first series theSeries 3 reflects on the story of prior series to deliver strongly on themes of moral ambiguity as a team examines John Luther's past actions to the point that it interferes with the crises of the present. Although there is perhaps some correlation with the events of the first series the narrative is additive and it engages the audience.… Expand

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dunker

Sep 3, 2013

Simply put, these are four of the best hours of dramatic television that I have ever watched. Idris Elba continues to gow as an actor, and I see a great future for him on the big screen. Don't miss the final four episodes of Luther.

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Archiekins

Sep 3, 2013

Jaw dropping. The best series of the best show ever made. My only problem is that there isn't going to be another series. With a bit of luck, they'll listen to the fans and carry on making this excellent show.

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SimboTheKing

Apr 16, 2023

Luther is such a strange show to me as I am fully aware that if I was being really critical of it does have some quite big plot contrivances and it wears all its genre influences and tropes on its sleeve, but I just can't help loving it. It's so moody and full of grey morality and urbanLuther is such a strange show to me as I am fully aware that if I was being really critical of it does have some quite big plot contrivances and it wears all its genre influences and tropes on its sleeve, but I just can't help loving it. It's so moody and full of grey morality and urban decay, in many ways the actual city of London is as much of a character as any of the cast in this show. Of course Idris excels again and whilst Ruth Wilson is a little missed this season the show is strong enough to not rely on her as a crutch. I guess my only real criticism is kind of on a meta level but it probably does rely a bit too much on the dead wife cliche and there is a definite fact of like half the women in Luther being either killed or in constant need of protection.

However it is still a shining example of how genre shows can very much excel within their box and, whilst I love fresh, off-kilter watches, there's something to be said about things that just execute their vision to a very high degree.… Expand

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maesterpycell

Aug 10, 2013

Not as strong as the first two seasons, with the first two episodes deviating from what made the first two seasons of Luther great by having a heavy focus on horror, which I found ineffective and at times, cheesy. However, the final two episodes, although still feeling different from theNot as strong as the first two seasons, with the first two episodes deviating from what made the first two seasons of Luther great by having a heavy focus on horror, which I found ineffective and at times, cheesy. However, the final two episodes, although still feeling different from the first two seasons, are still great in their own right and save this season.… Expand

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TheKiddy

Oct 19, 2013

Does the music and look of a show and its first season or so story and characters make up for a really weak, lazily written third season? I say no. I know Neil Cross is busy but this is lazy writing. When in doubt, kill someone. Make everything about Luther (a vigilante decides he's aDoes the music and look of a show and its first season or so story and characters make up for a really weak, lazily written third season? I say no. I know Neil Cross is busy but this is lazy writing. When in doubt, kill someone. Make everything about Luther (a vigilante decides he's a serial killer who is really killing everyone Luther loves, that's the ticket) then, how farfetched can it get, have Luther arrested for having arranged for people to be in a position to be killed by someone he is chasing. Bizarre.… Expand

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Season 5

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  Air Date: June 2, 2019
Season 4

68
- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: December 17, 2015
Season 3

76
- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: July 2, 2013
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  S3:E4. Episode Four
  Air Date: July 23, 2013
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  S3:E3. Episode Three
  Air Date: July 16, 2013
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  S3:E2. Episode Two
  Air Date: July 9, 2013
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  S3:E1. Episode One
  Air Date: July 2, 2013
Season 2

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  Air Date: June 14, 2011
Season 1

83
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  Air Date: May 4, 2010