Review
"Luther" the new BBC detective series lead by Idris Elba as DCI John Luther is a riveting watch. This character Luther is a loose cannon primed to fire at will or by wonder yet this detective's intelligence and focus seems to keep him charging in the right direction. He and fellow officers appear to work on a rather intuitive level and their ability to relate to us ɼommon folk' and our reaction to injustice is a magnetizing factor. The relationship he has with his wife Zoe works well as a part of the machinery that helps reveal the different layers of his character. Beyond that I must admit I feel slightly ambiguous towards her part at this point anyway.But I am fascinated with Alice Morgan (Ruth Wilson of "Jane Eyre" 2006). I had a very good friend with similar characteristics as she the writers as well as the actress portrayed Alice as if they knew my friend intimately. Of course it is difficult to know the ⟞viosity' of which such people are capable especially when your affections are securely attached through years of shared experiences. As I watch Alice Morgan attempt to secure even the friendship of Luther I think "Oh go ahead trust her." And then I remind myself that this character killed her parents! This goes to the depraved depth of the sociopath's personality and how they can manipulate us. Chilling! Great stuff… For anyone who holds an interest towards the Behavioral Sciences and desires to watch something that will entertain as well as appeal to that part of your brain give "Luther" a shot you won't be sorry.