Luther : A Character Guide

Get the scoop on the cast of Idris Elba's Luther.

DCI John Luther (Idris Elba) - Idris Elba stars as detective chief inspector John Luther, a brilliant criminal investigator with a volatile personality. His brash sense of justice is what fuels his determination, but at the same time alienates him from his wife. Get familiar with other characters from the show right here and watch him in action on Saturday at 8:30A/7:30C! (Photo: Courtesy BBC Drama Productions)

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DCI John Luther (Idris Elba) - Idris Elba stars as detective chief inspector John Luther, a brilliant criminal investigator with a volatile personality. His brash sense of justice is what fuels his determination, but at the same time alienates him from his wife. Get familiar with other characters from the show right here and watch him in action on Saturday at 8:30A/7:30C! (Photo: Courtesy BBC Drama Productions)

DS Justin Ripley (Warren Brown) - Upon Luther's return to the police department he is partnered with detective sergeant Justin Ripley, a young and promising investigator who is equally passioniate about solving murders. He is Watson to Luther's Sherlock Holmes. (Photo: Courtesy BBC Drama Productions)

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DS Justin Ripley (Warren Brown) - Upon Luther's return to the police department he is partnered with detective sergeant Justin Ripley, a young and promising investigator who is equally passioniate about solving murders. He is Watson to Luther's Sherlock Holmes. (Photo: Courtesy BBC Drama Productions)

Alice Morgan (Ruth Wilson) - Perhaps one of the most complex and compelling characters in the series, Alice Morgan is a brilliant scientist whose intellect matches Luther's. The two are after the murderer of her parents, but did she commit the grisly crime? (Photo: Courtesy BBC Drama Productions)

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Alice Morgan (Ruth Wilson) - Perhaps one of the most complex and compelling characters in the series, Alice Morgan is a brilliant scientist whose intellect matches Luther's. The two are after the murderer of her parents, but did she commit the grisly crime? (Photo: Courtesy BBC Drama Productions)

Zoe Luther (Indira Varma) - John's estranged wife, Zoe, cares deeply for the detective but his obsession with catching criminals is detrimental to their relationship. She ultimately begins seeing Mark North, but still finds herself involved in John's life. (Photo: Courtesy BBC Drama Productions)

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Zoe Luther (Indira Varma) - John's estranged wife, Zoe, cares deeply for the detective but his obsession with catching criminals is detrimental to their relationship. She ultimately begins seeing Mark North, but still finds herself involved in John's life. (Photo: Courtesy BBC Drama Productions)

Mark North (Paul McGann) - As Zoe's new boyfriend, Mark is often at odds with John over his repeated presence in her life. Though the two are initially not fond of each other, they manage to be civil for the love of Zoe. (Photo: Courtesy BBC Drama Productions)

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Mark North (Paul McGann) - As Zoe's new boyfriend, Mark is often at odds with John over his repeated presence in her life. Though the two are initially not fond of each other, they manage to be civil for the love of Zoe. (Photo: Courtesy BBC Drama Productions)

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DSU Rose Teller (Saskia Reeves) - As head of the Luther's department, it is Teller's idea to bring him in to work on the various crimes that plague England. Though she is happy with Luther's dedication, his unconventional methods and temperment often put them at odds. (Photo: Courtesy BBC Drama Productions)

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DSU Rose Teller (Saskia Reeves) - As head of the Luther's department, it is Teller's idea to bring him in to work on the various crimes that plague England. Though she is happy with Luther's dedication, his unconventional methods and temperment often put them at odds. (Photo: Courtesy BBC Drama Productions)

DCI Ian Reed (Steven Mackintosh) - A fellow detective with an equal amount of dedication, Ian Reed plays an integral part in the department, leading police units to stake out locations when Luther is unavailable.  (Photo: Courtesy BBC Drama Productions)

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DCI Ian Reed (Steven Mackintosh) - A fellow detective with an equal amount of dedication, Ian Reed plays an integral part in the department, leading police units to stake out locations when Luther is unavailable.  (Photo: Courtesy BBC Drama Productions)