Luther (tv series 2010โ€“2019) - cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. However he is unable to find evidence to convict. With idris elba, cynthia erivo, andy serkis, dermot crowley. Brilliant but disgraced detective john luther breaks out of prison to hunt down a sadistic serial killer who is terrorising london. During the early sixteenth century, idealistic german monk martin luther, disgusted by the materialism in the catholic church, begins the dialogue that will lead to the protestant reformation. Created by neil cross. With joseph fiennes, bruno ganz, peter ustinov, alfred molina. John luther is a brilliant homicide detective with a knack for getting inside the minds of murderers. Unfortunately, his unconventional methods and personal demons put him at odds with his team. Directed by jamie payne. Luther returns to work after a traumatic arrest to investigate the murder of a former child geniuss parents, and quickly deduces that their daughter is responsible. With idris elba, dermot crowley, michael smiley, warren brown. Directed by eric till.