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John Luther
The former DCI, now in prison, who remains obsessed with solving Callum Aldrich’s disappearance.
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Luther: The Fallen Sun2023
Disgraced, imprisoned—and still unable to leave a case unfinished.
What you need to know
This film continues after Luther Season 5. John Luther has been arrested and imprisoned for the illegal acts committed throughout his police career. Before his arrest, he promised Corinne Aldrich that he would find her missing son Callum. The killer behind Callum’s disappearance is still free and wants to make Luther suffer.
2 hours 9 minutesCrime thrillerWatch after Luther Season 5Netflix
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QUICK REMINDER
8 peopleThe only names you need
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David Robey
A wealthy technology expert who monitors and blackmails people before turning their shame into entertainment.
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DCI Odette Raine
The new head of the Serious and Serial Crime Unit, hunting both Robey and the escaped Luther.
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Martin Schenk
Luther’s retired former boss, brought back because he understands how John thinks.
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Corinne Aldrich
Callum’s mother, to whom Luther promised that he would find her missing son.
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Anya Raine
Odette’s teenage daughter, whom Robey uses to control her.
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DS Archie Woodward
Raine’s trusted officer, secretly vulnerable to Robey’s blackmail.
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Georgette
Robey’s badly scarred former wife, who knows the frightened man beneath his public image.
DURING THE FILM
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AFTER WATCHING
Key story points
This section contains major spoilers, including the ending.
Content note: Strong violence, serial murder, burned bodies, suicide, torture, captivity, blackmail, threat, blood and strong language.
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