How to watch Luther TV series in Australia

Idris Elba starred as DCI John Luther in this acclaimed BBC thriller that recently had its film continuation, Luther: The Fallen Sun. The series, which aired for five seasons, follows the title role in his investigations of gruesome crimes. Brilliant and dedicated, his unwavering dedication in the cases he works on takes its toll, becoming consumed by the darkness of the crimes that comprise his daily life. As a result, Luther turns more obsessive and violent at times, his own terrible demons making him just as dangerous as the monsters he hunts. 

Luther TV series preview

John Luther is a Detective Chief Inspector (DCI) working for the Serious Crime Unit. Tasked to solve a double homicide case, he meets psychopath Alice Morgan, who he’s unable to arrest due to lack of evidence. Morgan becomes infatuated with him, which begins their complex relationship. Recognising her brilliance when it comes to giving insight into the minds of other criminals he pursues, she becomes his unlikely partner. 

Luther is created by Neil Cross, who also wrote the 2023 movie Luther: The Fallen Sun. For his portrayal of the tormented detective in the series, Idris Elba was nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor at the Emmys four times. He went on to reprise his role in the film, which also starred Andy Serkis and Cynthia Erivo. 

Luther TV series trailer

Luther concluded after five seasons. You can watch the trailer of the final season here: 

How many seasons of Luther are there?

The highly lauded TV show aired for five seasons, all of which you can stream on demand in Australia via BritBox. Another streaming service alternative is Stan, which also offers all seasons of Luther. If you only want to pay for what you watch, you can buy complete seasons on Apple TV, Google Play, and Fetch. 

Seasons	Released	Streaming Services
Season 1	2010	BritBox / Stan
Season 2	2011	BritBox / Stan
Season 3	2013	BritBox / Stan
Season 4	2015	BritBox / Stan
Season 5	2019	BritBox / Stan

How to watch Luther TV series on BritBox

To stream Luther on demand, BritBox offers all five seasons of the series. In addition to an excellent catalogue of content from BBC and ITV like Line of Duty, Doctor Who, and many other best shows on BritBox, it also offers new originals that are just as binge-worthy with the likes of Crime, Magpie Murders, and more.

Moreover, BritBox offers a 7-day free trial so you can catch up on all episodes of the acclaimed series for free. New customers will need to sign up to access every British show and movie available. With just a single tier, there’s no need to pick more expensive plans in order to stream simultaneously.

BritBox allows users to stream on up to five screens at the same time for the monthly price of $8.99. You can also opt for the $89.99 annual plan, which works out to be only around $7.50 per month.

Luther: The Fallen Sun (2023)

Continuing the series, Luther: The Fallen Sun follows the disgraced detective as he breaks out of prison to solve a case, which he wasn’t able to finish after he was prosecuted and convicted, his illegal acts as a police officer catching up to him. The movie had a limited theatrical release before its streaming release on Netflix. Check out the Luther The Fallen Sun trailer below: 

Luther TV series cast 

Idris Elba headlines the crime drama, playing lead protagonist DCI John Luther. Also starring in the show are Ruth Wilson (The Affair) as Alice Morgan, Warren Brown (Strike Back) as DS Justin Ripley, and Dermot Crowley (The Wonder) as DCI/DSU Martin Schenk. You can check out the complete Luther cast below. 

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