Luther: Season 2

2011 · 4 episodes · ★ 8.1

Series 2

What Season 2 of Luther

After his unit is dismantled, John Luther, Detective Chief Inspector of London's Serious Crime Unit, moves to Serial Crimes, a newly formed team led by Martin Schenk, who comes from Professional Standards. Luther recruits its members, starting with Justin Ripley, a demoted detective, and then Erin Gray, an ambitious officer determined to protect her reputation. His first challenge is catching a serial killer. Meanwhile, the wife of a man Luther locked up asks him for help getting her daughter out of prostitution, and Baba and his gang relentlessly pressure the inspector. Luther, as obsessive as ever, once again puts work ahead of everything else.

4episodes

Jun 14, 2011released

Jul 5, 2011latest episode

3.9 hrtotal runtime

Season 2 Episodes

2x01 Episode 1
Jun 14, 2011 · 57 min · ★ 7.9
Still plagued by the death of his ex-wife, Luther returns to work to face a surreal and nightmarish case of a masked murderer determined to enter into folklore. As the body count rises, Luther must use all his skills to stop the killer, at the same time trying to rescue an old acquaintance's daughter from the dangerous world of prostitution.
Directed by Sam Miller · Written by Neil Cross · Starring Paul McGann, Ruth Wilson, Anna Brewster, Bryony Afferson
2x02 Episode 2
Jun 21, 2011 · 58 min · ★ 7.9
Luther must rescue Ripley, abducted by Cameron, in time to prevent Cameron's final murderous set piece. But Jenny's ruthless and vengeful boss is demanding compensation for stealing her protege. Luther is torn; will his visionary mind provide the team with the tools to save Ripley and the killer's intended victims, or will his focus be compromised?
Directing: Sam Miller · Writing: Neil Cross · Starring: Paul McGann, Ruth Wilson, Lee Ingleby, Brett Fancy
2x03 Episode 3
Jun 28, 2011 · 58 min · ★ 8.1
As Luther's affection for Jenny grows, so does his determination to protect her and help her back on her feet. Baba, however, is determined to keep Luther on a tight leash. To add to Luther's difficulties, he is called in to investigate a man whose brutal and escalating murders seem to have no motive, leaving Jenny alone and vulnerable.
Directing: Sam Miller · Writing: Neil Cross · Starring: Golda Rosheuvel, Babou Ceesay, James Puddephatt, Hamza Jeetooa
2x04 Episode 4 Season Finale
Jul 5, 2011 · 58 min · ★ 8.4
Luther's personal and professional life spirals out of control as he tries to cover up Toby's death and appease a suspicious Baba. He must also protect Jenny from any further harm. At work there's also a killer at large whose actions are ruled by his dice. How do you stop a man who sees life and death as a game and whose actions can't be predicted?
Directing: Sam Miller · Writing: Neil Cross · Starring: Steven Robertson, Jamie Richards, Pam Ferris, Alan Williams