Idris Elba stars as DCI John Luther, with Ruth Wilson as Alice Morgan and Dermot Crowley as DSU Martin Schenk in the BBC crime drama Luther.
Main cast
- DCI John LutherIdris Elba1–5Main
- Alice MorganRuth Wilson1–5Main
- DSU Martin SchenkDermot Crowley1–5Main
- DS Justin RipleyWarren Brown1–4Main
- DS Erin GrayNikki Amuka-Bird1–2Main
- DCI Ian ReedSteven Mackintosh1Main
Supporting cast
- DS Emma LaneIndira Varma2Supp
- DS Catherine HallidayWunmi Mosaku5Supp
- Benny SilverMichael Smiley3–5Supp
- Mark NorthPaul McGann2–4Supp
- DSU Rose TellerSaskia Reeves1–2Supp
Guest & voice
- Zoe LutherIndira Varma1Guest
- Henry MadsenDavid O’Hara2Guest
- Jeremy LakeEnzo Cilenti3Guest
- Megan CantorLaura Haddock4Guest
- George CorneliusPatrick Malahide5Guest
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About this cast
Luther is a British psychological crime drama series created by Neil Cross, first broadcast on BBC One in 2010. The show follows DCI John Luther, a brilliant but troubled detective, as he investigates gruesome murders in London while grappling with his own inner demons.
FAQs
Who plays DCI John Luther in Luther (TV series)?
Idris Elba plays DCI John Luther, the lead character in the BBC crime drama Luther.
Who plays Alice Morgan in Luther?
Ruth Wilson plays Alice Morgan, a brilliant psychopath and occasional ally to Luther, appearing across all five series.
How many seasons of Luther are there?
Luther has five series, broadcast between 2010 and 2019, plus a 2023 film titled Luther: The Fallen Sun.
Is Luther based on a true story?
No, Luther is a fictional series created by Neil Cross, though it draws on real-life crime elements for its gritty atmosphere.
Who plays DSU Martin Schenk in Luther?
Dermot Crowley plays DSU Martin Schenk, Luther’s long-suffering superior, in all five series.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026