JL
DCI John Luther
A brilliant, driven murder detective returning to work after a breakdown.
COMPLETE SEASON 1 GUIDE · EPISODE 4 OF 6
LUTHER
Episode 4
The setup
A serial killer attacks women who are alone at night and keeps jewellery as trophies. As the murders escalate, the team looks for someone close enough to the killer to recognise what he has hidden.
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7 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.
IR
DCI Ian Reed
Luther’s old friend and fellow detective in the Serious Crime Unit.
RT
DSU Rose Teller
Luther’s boss, who trusts his ability but worries about his methods.
GS
Graham Shand
The serial attacker whom the team is trying to identify and stop.
LS
Linda Shand
Graham’s wife, unaware of the source of a necklace he gives her.
WHILE WATCHING
Recap as you go
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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.