Luther

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Season 3
Season #: 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
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Critic Reviews

  1. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
    Reviewed by: Rob Owen
    Sep 3, 2013
    60
    Mr. Elba remains a magnetic presence, but as with all damaged heroes, Luther presents a problem for drama writers: Heal him and he's less interesting; perpetuate his damage and the show gets repetitive. Luther seems stuck in the latter cycle.
  2. PopMatters
    Reviewed by: Lesley Smith
    Sep 4, 2013
    50
    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.

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#34 Best TV Season of 2013
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#9 Most Shared TV Season of 2013

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User Score
5.7

Mixed or average reviews- based on 156 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 94 out of 156
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 156
  3. Negative: 56 out of 156
  1. comeatme90
    Jul 24, 2013
    10
    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 iJust 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!… Full Review »
  2. Archiekins
    Sep 3, 2013
    10
    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,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.… Full Review »
  3. maesterpycell
    Aug 10, 2013
    4
    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 aNot 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.… Full Review »
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