JL
DCI John Luther
A brilliant detective still grieving for Zoe and considering leaving the police.
COMPLETE SEASON 2 GUIDE · EPISODE 3 OF 4
LUTHER
Season 2 · Episode 3
The setup
Luther tries to help Jenny rebuild her life, but Baba keeps him under pressure. A seemingly random killer begins turning murder into a game whose rules the police cannot see.
OPTIONAL REFERENCECharacters, places and useful termsContains story details. Open after watching.
QUICK REMINDER
10 peopleThe only names you need
JR
DS Justin Ripley
Luther’s loyal partner, restored to detective work on his new unit.
MS
DSU Martin Schenk
The head of the new Serious and Serial Crime Unit.
EG
DS Erin Gray
A new detective who respects Luther’s results but distrusts his methods.
BS
Benny Silver
The unit’s technology and research specialist.
JJ
Jenny Jones
A vulnerable young woman trapped in a dangerous criminal business.
B
Baba
The ruthless woman controlling Jenny and the criminal operation around her.
TK
Toby Kent
Baba’s volatile grandson, who helps enforce her demands.
RM
Robert Millberry
A killer carrying out apparently random attacks according to hidden rules.
FH
Frank Hodge
Baba’s trusted enforcer and Toby’s protector.
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, torture, blood, exploitation, sexual-abuse references, suicide themes and strong language.