Luther (TV Series) Episode #4.1 (2015) User Reviews

How good was it to have him back!!

[Sleepin_Dragon · 9/10 · 31 December 2015]

The charismatic Luther is on an extended leave of absence, but is visited by DCI Bloom and DS Emma Lane with news that Alice has been killed in Belgium, they are unsure as to whether Luther has knowledge. Meanwhile a twisted killer is hunting his victims by pre installed software and cannibalising his victims. When the killer sees of DCI Bloom, Luther is on hand to step into his shoes and hunt the killer. His first move is to visit and take Crime boss George Cornelius who he believes is responsible for Alice's death. The killer's victims begin to build up....

I feel we are being starved of the brilliance that is Luther, how sad we're only getting 2 episodes, still we must enjoy what we're given. I thought this was brilliant, a very dark, quite grim tale, but it managed to feel quite original, and as always our charismatic lead is just brilliant, I hope he decides to make more, he's just awesome.

A few genuinely creepy moments, well worth a viewing. 9/10

Luther is back in action.

[lnvicta · 9/10 · 12 July 2016]

I was disappointed to find out Luther's fourth season had only two episodes, but a little bit of Luther is better than no Luther at all. The show itself hasn't missed a beat. The directing, the writing, the acting - it's all genuine and it's all excellent. You can immediately tell from the opening scenes, first with Luther reminiscing about old times with Ripley, and the subsequent sequence of the cannibal serial killer stalking his prey. It feels like classic Luther. It gives off that slasher movie vibe in the way the suspense builds; certain shots lingering uncomfortably long in one spot to give you a tingly sense of unease. It's expertly crafted, and part of what has always made the show so fantastic.

The focus of this episode, though, is on the apparent death of Alice Morgan. Luther, currently on leave in a reclusive hut, is visited by DCI Theo Bloom and DS Emma Lane, the new investigators in Schenk's unit. When Luther is told the news of Alice, he goes out on a crusade to find who was responsible for her death. Meanwhile, Bloom and Lane follow leads in the cannibal case. They're both likable enough characters, though they aren't given much development. This is another reason why season 4 would have benefited from more episodes, so we can develop more of a connection with these characters. Nevertheless, Luther is forced back into work due to egregious circumstances with the case, and that is when the episode really shines. The over-the-shoulder shot of Luther walking back into a crime scene with his trademark coat is one of the best moments of the series. Here he is, back again: the brilliant detective we know and love.

My biggest issue with the episode is Megan, a mysterious woman who for some reason is following Luther around. She's only in a couple scenes and nothing is established with her other than she's somehow connected to Luther and Alice. It's just another layer of feigned intrigue when there are far more interesting story lines that can be fleshed out. Also, the mysteries themselves aren't as captivating as in previous seasons. But as a whole, #4.1 is a great premiere. The lack of Ripley and Alice is noticeable, but Idris Elba continues to carry the show on his shoulders. The killer is one of the most depraved bastards to have been on the show, and that's saying something. His scenes make for some truly suspenseful and disturbing moments.

In short, Luther is back.

Heee's Baaaack!

[Hitchcoc · 9/10 · 15 September 2017]

There are two things at work in this episode. First of all, Luther gets the news that Alice is dead, killed in Antwerp. He has great love for this utterly psychotic but precious character. At the beginning of the episode he has gone into self imposed exile. But he leaves that to try to find out what happened to Alice. Meanwhile, the bad guys keep getting worse. This time it's a character who is killing and eating people. Luther only gets involved when a good friend, who apparently does the same type of work as Luther, is killed when a booby trap goes off while he is investigating the cannibal. Luther also alienates a mafia type when he kidnaps him and takes him to his apartment. He has information on Alice, or so Luther thinks. This, of course, is not good news. Overall, a great episode setting up the second very well.

A Woman Killer

[ZegMaarJus · 8/10 · 17 August 2021]

This episode begins with John and Justin, they stand on the roof of a building. Steven attacks Chloe. Alice has been found dead in the water, she drowned. Theo and Emma arrived at the crime scene, these are the two new coppers. John puts George in the trunk of his car and drives away. John thinks that George killed Alice. Theo and Emma got into a explosion, Steven arranged this. John makes his comeback at the police station. Theo died after the explosion. Benny found out that Steven Rose is the suspect. John is chasing down Steven. Steven dissapeared. Megan has a message for Luther from Alice. Nice Episode of Luther Season 4, John gets a message from Megan. Is Alice still alive? Or is it something else?

Written by Robots

[Warin_West-El · 4/10 · 5 February 2023]

I think I may have to stop watching this show. The writers seem incapable of creating plots that aren't higher than a C level slasher movie.

It's always the same thing: Luther fails to wait for backup. Luther loses suspect because he has no backup. Dumb woman is alone with no gun, no escort and no vigilance. Luther is a narcissist who fails to treat others with respect (like the guy he handcuffed to the radiator).

I'm watching Luther ALONE searching for the suspect in the buses. And I'm thinking, "I have to stop watching this." I KNEW what was going to happen. I KNEW he would lose the suspect.

BTW: We know Alice is still alive, that's no surprise.

The writing is TOO FORMULAIC. I'm thinking they trained a robot to write this.