JL
DCI John Luther
A brilliant, driven murder detective returning to work after a breakdown.
COMPLETE SEASON 1 GUIDE · EPISODE 2 OF 6
LUTHER
Episode 2
The setup
A gunman shoots police officers from a London rooftop. Luther’s team must identify him before he attacks again, while Alice continues inserting herself into Luther’s private life.
OPTIONAL REFERENCECharacters, places and useful termsContains story details. Open after watching.
QUICK REMINDER
8 peopleThe only names you need
JR
DS Justin Ripley
Luther’s new partner: careful, capable and increasingly loyal.
AM
Alice Morgan
A gifted astrophysicist whose calm manner hides a dangerous lack of empathy.
ZL
Zoe Luther
John’s estranged wife, a human-rights lawyer who wants a calmer life.
MN
Mark North
Zoe’s new partner, who wants John to respect their relationship.
IR
DCI Ian Reed
Luther’s old friend and fellow detective in the Serious Crime Unit.
OL
Owen Lynch
A traumatised former soldier carrying out carefully planned sniper attacks.
TL
Terry Lynch
Owen’s imprisoned father, whose influence over his son remains powerful.
WHILE WATCHING
Recap as you go
Scene stops placed after clear changes in the story. Open only the last scene you have reached.
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AFTER WATCHING
Key story points
Hidden until you finish the episode.
Content note: Strong violence, murder, threat, blood, disturbing crime scenes, strong language and themes of grief and mental illness.