JL
DCI John Luther
The brilliant detective whose methods are now being secretly investigated.
COMPLETE SEASON 3 GUIDE · EPISODE 2 OF 4
LUTHER
Season 3 · Episode 2
The setup
The shoe-taking killer has struck again. Luther searches for a link to the older crimes while Ripley continues the Cass investigation amid the pressure of the inquiry into Luther.
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, 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.
GS
George Stark
A retired senior officer leading the covert investigation into Luther.
PE
Paul Ellis
The active shoe-taking killer, escalating towards several women sharing a house.
WC
William Carney
The elderly murderer behind the original 1980s crimes and Paul’s mentor.
KB
Ken Barnaby
The chief suspect in Jared Cass’s murder.
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, sexual-violence references, suicide themes and strong language.