Luther

BBC'S Luther

Pilots Episode:

How is the lead character introduced? What do we learn about him?

The main character is introduced from an scene filmed seven months before present day. We find out that he is some sort of detective. We learn that he is violent and different from the normal detective.

We also see that his personal life makes him suffer deeply, including his past and present. He is quick thinking and works things out fast and smoothly.

What external and internal issues are there for the lead character? Consider job, family, friends, money issue, etc

The lead character (Luther) has many issues in his life. He lost his job as a detective due to his violence on a criminal. He has a wife, soon to find out she is cheating on him. He doesn't have many trustworthy friends.

How does BBC'S Luther differ from American cop dramas? Consider visual style, action, characters, attractiveness, budget.

Luther is very different to American cop dramas. This is seen in visual style, action, characters, etc. Firstly, the characters in the first episode.

Why do you think Luther has become the BBC's top rating Police drama?

I think that Luther is the top rated police drama actor, as he can portray anger, frustration, happiness and overall emotion extremely realistic like nobody in the world can. His investigations skills are very realistic, as even though he is a smart cop he struggles outside and he expresses that very well.

How is the story in the pilot episode compelling?

The first episode of Luther, is compelling in many different ways. Its action-packed, intense and relationships build up. Luther is a violent, angry person who is lost in the world. The women who murdered her parents attempted to build a relationship with Luther in order to stop him from investigating her. Although Luther is intelligent and smart in his job, outside his job he is lost and confused, we find that him losing his wife as she is cheating on him is difficult to take it. Therefore, making it compelling.