Luther S01e03 French Hdtv -

: Idris Elba (Luther) and Ruth Wilson (Alice) continue to receive high marks for their "acting masterclass," with Alice often described as "mesmerising" and "TV gold". Paul Rhys, guest starring as the villain Lucien Burgess, was noted for a "wonderful" and "chilling" performance.

Critics and viewers highlighted several key aspects of the episode: Luther S01E03 FRENCH HDTV

“...this is easily the darkest episode of the show so far, and I suppose it is morbidly fascinating in its portrayal of the victim...” Den of Geek · 15 years ago : Idris Elba (Luther) and Ruth Wilson (Alice)

The episode follows DCI John Luther as he tracks , an occult-obsessed killer who kidnaps a young mother and leaves satanic messages in blood on her walls. : Burgess had avoided conviction ten years prior

: Burgess had avoided conviction ten years prior after being beaten by a police officer, making him legally "untouchable" unless Luther can find airtight evidence.

: While working the case, Luther faces an official complaint after Alice Morgan attacks his ex-wife's boyfriend, Mark, and frames Luther for it. Reviews from the Community

: Reviewers at Den of Geek called it "morbidly fascinating" but noted it was "easily the darkest episode" due to the inhuman treatment of victims by the kidnapper.