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BBC America brings 'Luther' back this fall

Idris Elba will return for a miniseries sequel

By Daniel Fienberg Wednesday, Mar 9, 2011 2:26 PM

<p>Idris Elba of 'Luther'</p>

Idris Elba of 'Luther'

Credit: BBC America
"Luther" will return to BBC America this fall with what is described as a "miniseries sequel" to the award-winning drama starring Idris Elba.
 
BBC America's decision to re-up "Luther" wasn't exactly a surprise, given the drama's recognition with Golden Globe and NAACP Image Award voters, but also given an even more significant fact: "Luther" was renewed for U.K. television by the BBC last fall and the new installments have already been shot and are currently in post-production.
 
"It’s great to be involved once again with such a critically-acclaimed series and to have Idris back on BBC America in this iconic role," states Perry Simon, General Manager, Channels, BBC Worldwide America. "He fully deserves the prestigious awards and accolades he’s received for playing this dark and deeply disturbed character. With an even more intense storyline awaiting him, Idris will take Luther to a whole new level."
 
BBC America will have a co-production capacity in the new "Luther" series and the network hopes to air installments in the fall of 2011.
 
The UK renewal was for a pair of two-hour "Luther" mysteries. BBC America has yet to determine how those episodes will be aired, but the plan is to keep the content unedited from the British version.
 
The second series finds Elba's John Luther returning to policing in the aftermath of the events that closed last season. With his old unit gone, he's assigned to the Serious and Serial Unit, where he teams up with some old colleagues and new colleagues, first on a series of ritual murders being carried out by a masked man at various historic locations in London.
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A long-time member of the TCA Board and a longer-time blogger of "American Idol," Dan Fienberg writes about TV, except for when he writes about movies or sometimes writes about the Red Sox. But never music. He would sound stupid talking about music.
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    DougMac

    Hopefully Alice is back as well

    March 9, 2011 at 4:48PM EST Reply to Comment
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      Ladylefty Yep, she will be!!

      June 18, 2011 at 12:50AM EST
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    Angela

    Just found out about this, this second and I'm thrilled to know Luther will be back. I loved the series and think Idris Elba did a fantastic job. I know some thought that a few of the episodes weren't up to par, but I thought every minute was absolutely excellent! Yay!

    March 10, 2011 at 7:28PM EST Reply to Comment
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      Essie Reply to comment...I totally agree! But, to me and so many others all the episodes was fantastic! ~Loved it!! :)

      April 22, 2012 at 4:55PM EST



  • Jeeeeejjj I'm sooo happy about this news.
    Good for Iris.. go mannn...
    Kim

    March 21, 2011 at 11:40AM EST Reply to Comment



  • I just finished watching all of season one and had to jump online to see if the show would be back. The characters of Luther and Alice are simply brilliant! I really can't wait to see what happens in season 2.

    April 10, 2011 at 8:59PM EST Reply to Comment
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    Kim

    Love this show!! I'm streaming it on Netflix. I can't wait for the next season!!

    May 8, 2011 at 10:35PM EST Reply to Comment
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    MrsP

    Loved it! I hope Alice comes back. She and John share something quite rare but it work. Great cast

    May 26, 2011 at 8:11PM EST Reply to Comment
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    asdf@msfd.com

    Why wait until fall? I'm watching the BBC UK broadcast RIGHT NOW.

    June 16, 2011 at 11:34PM EST Reply to Comment
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    W.J.

    Only four new episodes?

    Noooooooooooooooooooooo!!!

    July 5, 2011 at 11:13PM EST Reply to Comment

    • Yes, why only four?!

      August 20, 2011 at 12:02AM EST

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