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Luther•Season 3•Episode 1

Episode 1

8.1/10 · 2,963 votesJul 2, 201358 min

Ranked #4 of 4 in Season 3•−0.4 vs season avg

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Luther investigates a the case of a fetishist who is murdering women which is similar to an unsolved case from the 1980s. The team attempt to catch the copycat killer, whose murderous spree has only just started.

Directed bySam Miller

Written byNeil Cross

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Seasons5

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Season 3 Episodes4

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Cast7

Idris Elba

John Luther

Dermot Crowley

Martin Schenk

Nikki Amuka-Bird

Erin Gray

Sienna Guillory

Mary Day

David O'Hara

George Stark

Michael Smiley

Benny Silver

Warren Brown

Justin Ripley

Crew6

Neil Cross

Writer

Sam Miller

Director

Andy Bradford

Stunt Coordinator

Katie Weiland

Editor

John Conroy

Director of Photography

Simon Maloney

Assistant Director

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Episode Summary

"Episode 1" is episode 1 of Luther season 3. It scored 8.1/10 from 2,963 votes, ranking #4 of 4 episodes this season (season average 8.5). Directed by Sam Miller and written by Neil Cross, it aired on July 2, 2013.

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