Luther

Shown: 14th June 2011
It's a mad mad mad murder. Idriss Elba gets away with what other actors just couldn't. The plots of this show are flat out mental, but Elba keeps it all grounded by sheer force of will. Apart from Ruth Wilson who absolutely runs off with every scene she's in, it's a solid cast who all work together nicely. The story picks up from last series and immediately goes off in another more exciting direction. It looks like the producers have seen SAW and really think it's bloody good so lets bloody well do something like that. With a properly scary final act, it's a warm welcome back to Ludicrous Luther.
Here's your crib sheet:
Best Bit: Luther and Alice, talking in the hospital. She couldn't get more chilling if she drank nitrogen.
Worst Bit: Not for fans of realism or sensible stories.
Say This: A really great opener, scary in just the right bits, although Luther hasn't tipped anything over yet.
Don't Say: When does Superman show up?