Fair rating?Episode 3
DCI Luther finds himself on the trail of Satanic occult killer, Lucien Burgess, who was previously accused of kidnap and murder but escaped charges due to police misconduct. However, with a young mother's life at stake, Luther must now use all his skills to build an airtight case and seeks out guidance from Alice. Meanwhile, Mark is beaten up by a gang of young girls, and Zoe discovers her feelings for Luther remain strong even after she doubts his integrity.
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#4In Season 1of 6 rated episodes
#9All-timeof 20 rated episodes
−0.2vs season avgSeason 1 averages 8.2
2010First airedMay 18, 2010
Guest stars
Michael Smileyas Benny "Deadhead" Silver
Paul Rhysas Lucien Burgess
Andrew Tiernanas Richard Henley
Catherine Hamiltonas Kirsten Ross
Mark Redguardas PolicemanCrew
Sam MillerDirector
Neil CrossWriterShows like Luther
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