Rec: Luther

[gonzai]

Luther is a new British crime drama that premiered last week, starring Idris Elba (The Office; The Wire) as a time bomb of a detective. Short version: if you like Wallander, you'll like Luther. If you haven't seen Wallander, think Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Goren episodes - except no Eames around to keep a leash on him. Really dark stuff and they almost lost me with one element of the first episode's crime (animal lovers bewarned), but Elba is awesome (playing about 10 years older than he is) and they're definitely taking this in an unusual direction. For Whoniversers, the cast includes Indira Varma (Torchwood) and Paul McGann (Eight). Check it out.

Comments

Any other series like Luther and Wallander?

[melissa salmeron (from livejournal.com)]

I loved Wallander, Luther and even Sherlock (although the last episodes bored me a bit). While I am waiting for new episodes to come (hopefully by mid-2011), can anyone recommend to me another series in the like? I live in Spain and there is nothing worth to watch here. Thanks!

Re: Any other series like Luther and Wallander?

[gonzai55.livejournal.com]

Probably the closest thing to Wallander/Luther in tone and darkness is the American series 'Justified'. A federal cop who managed to escape the dregs of rural American life gets dragged back into it, this time on the other side of authority. Season 2 is airing now in the States. Another dark show that recently ended is 'Rubicon', that one is more spy/intrigue than police/crime.