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DCI John Luther
The brilliant detective juggling a disturbing new murder case with the consequences of his past.
COMPLETE SEASON 5 GUIDE · EPISODE 3 OF 4
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Season 5 · Episode 3
The setup
Luther and Alice must rescue Benny before Cornelius learns that his son is dead. Halliday continues investigating the Lakes while Jeremy holds Penny captive.
OPTIONAL REFERENCECharacters, places and useful termsContains story details. Open after watching.
QUICK REMINDER
11 peopleThe only names you need
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DS Catherine Halliday
Luther’s new, fast-tracked partner: observant, principled and unwilling to ignore inconsistencies.
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DSU Martin Schenk
Head of the Serious and Serial Crime Unit, increasingly concerned by Luther’s secretive behaviour.
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Benny Silver
The unit’s technology specialist and Luther’s loyal friend.
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Alice Morgan
Luther’s dangerous former ally, officially dead but still tied to George Cornelius and the missing diamonds.
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George Cornelius
The London crime boss searching for his missing son and blaming Luther.
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Dr Vivien Lake
A psychiatrist who offers the police help with the masked killer case.
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Jeremy Lake
Vivien’s husband, a respected heart surgeon with a hidden life.
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Mr Palmer
A professional killer employed by Cornelius.
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Penny
The woman abducted by Jeremy after advertising furniture online.
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Mark North
Zoe’s former partner and an old friend whom Luther trusts to shelter Benny and Alice.
WHILE WATCHING
Recap as you go
3 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, blood, torture, mutilation, suicide, threat and strong language.