Overrated

I really wanted to like this movie. I feel terribly cynical trashing it, and that's why I'm giving it a middling 5. Actually, I'm giving it a 5 because there were some superb performances.

Just intense enough to provide a much-needed diversion, just lightweight enough to make you forget about it soon after it’s over. It’s not exactly “good,” per se, but it does what it sets out to do in terms of putting us on edge, which makes it … successful?

This is a gorgeous movie made by a gorgeous spirit.

I had hard time even finishing the very first episode. Ruth Wilson looks obnoxious af. Too bad since Idris Elba's character was interesting to watch.

The show may on the surface, seem quite cliché for modern-day series; it is set in a big city with a troubled, yet brilliant detective who's obsession with catching the dead renders him almost insane, and a questionable relationship with a psychopathic killer. Despite that, Luther's eccentricity differentiates itself among the normal cop as he appears, at many times, seemingly normal. It is only when a case comes along, or his wife files for a divorce, when Luther's character begins to shift into a more kooky one. The show also captures the 'real' atmosphere of London, whether it be the constant wails of police sirens or just the grey weather and council houses. In that respect, it doesn't exactly adopt the traditional commodities of a regualar TV show which is somewhat refreshing. Alice, who is played by Ruth Wilson is an excellent addition to the TV show as over time, as Luther becomes less and less occupied as to what he 'should' feel about Alice, they develop a sweet, unorthodox relationship. It is worth mentioning that Idris Elba does a brilliant job of capturing Luther's personality.The element of corruption within the police force and 'dirty cop' label that has been attached to John makes the show more noteworthy and there are a number of plot twist and adjustments that will leave you on the edge of your seat. There aren't a great number of episodes which speaks more to the time the production team has spent on each episode - but is nonetheless unfortunate.Overall the show does a great job of keeping the mundane and realistic aspects of a policemen/ policewomen's job in London, without losing any sense of urgency and action. Other than Alice being portrayed as a psychopath due to her saying perverse things with a sly face, which is admittedly not entirely pragmatic, it is both authentic, realistic. And its brilliant - Alice included.

The show is aha - OK? Elba is top! at the beginning you will have the impression that it is similar to Sherlock - but it is not. There are some director or script righter small "glitch's" like doors that can be open but after 1 sec. the are open , or he stay in a van for 3 hours and then in 2 mint. he brakes the wire grid wall?? are opened , he doesn't get shoot because ???only the script righter now's so it is a little bet annoying.

I'm actually surprised that there are negative review about this TV series, which in my opinion is almost masterpiece, and definitely one of best TV series in its genre, delivering everything that should be delivered, not so familiar with Idris Elba, but his performance is a class for itself, it seems as he is not acting at all, just being what he is- an emotional but genial murder detective.