In the second episode of the BBC crime drama (Series 1, Episode 2), DCI John Luther must outmaneuver a highly trained sniper on a mission to systematically execute uniformed police officers. Plot Summary
: While investigating the sniper, Luther is haunted by Alice Morgan , who has begun her own "investigation" into Luther's past. She threatens to reveal what she finds to his ex-wife, Zoe, further straining Luther’s mental state. Cast & Crew DCI John Luther Idris Elba Alice Morgan Ruth Wilson DS Justin Ripley Warren Brown Zoe Luther Indira Varma DSU Rose Teller Saskia Reeves Owen Lynch Sam Spruell Terry Lynch Sean Pertwee Directed by : Brian Kirk Written by : Neil Cross Critical Reception Luther - Episode #2....
: To flush Owen out of hiding, Luther taunts him during a televised interview, hoping to shift the killer's focus toward himself. In the second episode of the BBC crime
: Owen's actions are driven by his incarcerated father, Terry Lynch , who is serving time for killing a police officer 18 months prior. Owen demands his father’s release, leading Luther to visit Terry in prison to try and break the psychological hold he has over his son. Cast & Crew DCI John Luther Idris Elba
: A gunman begins murdering police officers, luring them into deadly traps with false 999 calls. Luther identifies the suspect as Owen Lynch , a former Royal Marine with a history of psychological issues.
Critics highlighted the episode for fleshing out the main characters and developing the complex "Mulder and Scully" dynamic between Luther and Alice. Reviews from outlets like Den of Geek praised Idris Elba's performance and the high tension of the sniper storyline, though some noted the villains felt slightly one-dimensional. Luther episode 2 review | Den of Geek