JL
DCI John Luther
The brilliant detective whose methods are now being secretly investigated.
COMPLETE SEASON 3 GUIDE · EPISODE 1 OF 4
LUTHER
Season 3 · Episode 1
The setup
Luther investigates a killer who hides inside women’s homes and steals their shoes. A separate murder involving an abusive internet troll draws Ripley into a morally difficult case, while Stark and Gray secretly begin building evidence against Luther.
OPTIONAL REFERENCECharacters, places and useful termsContains story details. Open after watching.
QUICK REMINDER
9 peopleThe only names you need
JR
DS Justin Ripley
Luther’s loyal partner, pressured to help an internal case against him.
MS
DSU Martin Schenk
Head of the Serious and Serial Crime Unit.
BS
Benny Silver
The unit’s technology and research specialist.
MD
Mary Day
A vintage-clothes dealer who meets Luther after a minor road accident.
EG
DCI Erin Gray
Now working in anti-corruption and determined to expose Luther’s misconduct.
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George Stark
A retired senior officer leading the covert investigation into Luther.
JB
Jared Cass
A cruel internet troll whose murder creates a second investigation.
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Ken Barnaby
A grieving father connected to Jared Cass’s online abuse.
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, sexual-violence references, suicide themes and strong language.