8.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Crime, Drama, Mystery • 2010-2019 • 53 min • Teen (13+)
Luther (2010-2019)
Luther (2010-2019)
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Idris Elba • Dermot Crowley • Michael Smiley
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Center
Diversity: High
Viewer Rating
8.1
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Idris Elba • Dermot Crowley • Michael Smiley
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
Political: Center
Confidence: Medium
The series primarily explores individual morality, the nature of evil, and the psychological toll of police work through the lens of a brilliant but troubled detective. It remains largely apolitical by focusing on individual perpetrators and a hero who operates outside the system for the sake of justice, rather than critiquing broader societal structures or promoting specific ideologies.
Diversity: High
Confidence: High
The series features significant diversity through the casting of Idris Elba in the titular role of DCI John Luther, which represents an explicit recasting of a traditionally white character with a minority actor. However, the narrative itself does not explicitly critique traditional identities or center DEI themes within its plot.
Secondary
LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High
The film 'Luther, 2010' does not include any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative. Consequently, there is no specific portrayal of LGBTQ+ individuals or issues to evaluate, leading to an N/A rating.
Trans: N/A
Confidence: High
The film 'Luther, 2010' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative primarily focuses on DCI John Luther's investigations into various crimes and his complex personal life, without incorporating transsexual identities or related storylines.
Female Combat: N/R
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High
Luther is an original crime drama series, not an adaptation or reboot of pre-existing material. All characters were created for the show, meaning there is no prior canonical gender to be swapped.
Race Swap: No
Confidence: High
Luther is an original television series created by Neil Cross. The character of John Luther, portrayed by Idris Elba, was created for this series, establishing his race from the outset without a prior canonical depiction to differ from.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.4
7.9
Critic Ratings
8.8
7.5
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