BBC America has announced they’ll be airing a fourth season of the Luther TV series but there will be just two episodes this time around. The two hour installments will be filmed in March and air some time next year.
Here are the details:
BBC AMERICA’S AWARD-WINNING ORIGINAL MINI-SERIES “LUTHER” RETURNS IN 2015
Golden Globe(R)-winner Idris Elba stars in the two-part event from award-winning creator Neil Cross
New York – Wednesday, November 19, 2014 – Golden Globe(R)-winning and Emmy-nominated Idris Elba makes a welcome return to BBC AMERICA in 2015 to reprise his role of DCI John Luther, the murder detective whose brilliant mind can’t always save him from the dangerous violence of his passions.
The highly acclaimed London set crime mini-series is written and created by award-winning and Emmy-nominated writer Neil Cross. Luther is made by BBC Drama Production, co-produced with BBC AMERICA.
When asked about the much anticipated return of the hugely popular show, Cross said: “Ever since we said goodbye to John Luther on Southwark Bridge, there’s hardly been a minute when I didn’t wonder what happened next. So I decided to find out. We’re putting the band back together; Luther is coming back where he belongs. Back to the BBC. Back to London. And back to work.”
Luther will return as a 2 x 60 event special and will film in and around London in March and will premiere later next year on BBC AMERICA.
Executive Producer is Elizabeth Kilgarriff for BBC Drama Production, England.
Luther is part of BBC AMERICA’s ground-breaking drama slate including Orphan Black, Broadchurch, The Game, The Musketeers, Ripper Street and upcoming titles Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell, Tatau, London Spy and The Last Kingdom.
BBC AMERICA delivers U.S. audiences high-quality, innovative and intelligent programming. Established in 1998, it has been the launch pad for talent embraced by American mainstream pop culture, including Ricky Gervais, Gordon Ramsay, Graham Norton, and successful programming formats including ground-breaking non-scripted television like Top Gear and top-rated science-fiction like Doctor Who. A joint venture between BBC Worldwide, the commercial arm of the BBC, and AMC Networks, BBC AMERICA has attracted both critical acclaim and major awards including four Emmy(R) Awards, five Golden Globes(R) and 12 Peabody Awards. The channel attracts one of cable’s most affluent and educated audiences and is available on cable and satellite TV in 80 million homes. It broadcasts in both standard and high-definition, with content available On Demand across all major digital platforms. Online, www.BBCAmerica.com is the place to go to dig deeper into pop culture with a British twist.
What do you think? Do you plan to watch the new, mini-season of Luther on BBC America?
I have always loved this show, and the more the better.
Yes I plan on watching “LUTHER” love love it. Idris Elba is nice to watch a handsome man! When will season 5 air?
I look forward to seeing many more episodes of Luther. Idris is so handsome, and the cast is wonderful.
Yes. It is a great crime series and Idris Elba is amazing.
Look forward to more of Luther. One of my favorite shows.
Love the show Luther. Hope some older characters will return.
Hell yes !
Yes I plan on watching the miniseries
I can’t wait for it to air. Looking forward to its return.
I have watched all episodes of Luther and it’s not enough I want more please continue.
Heck yes!!!
I am so Glad..
gonna watch absolutely
One of my favourites
A must see
Great News!!
The love the show Luther, and very happy to read the show is coming back. Questions? Why is the show coming back an many series, then episodes format? Give the people what they what producers, more Luther.
Really enjoyed The Luther series! Why so short? Would have liked a much longer series. Thanks to The BBC for doing good and interesting programs and series. It seems like more and more when you look at the credits they were filmed with The BBC.
I love the show. It’s the best drama of its kind. Ruth Wilson’s character is completely captivating. Fantastic to hear about more shows, keep them coming.
I’m not sure why such a popular series is always shot like a mini series instead of an on going series like Copper or such. Non the less those of us who are fans appreciate anything they put out. This is well written, directed, and acted. Like so many on the BBC where they’re not always playing to the 19 to 39 demo. The actors and actress’ don’t have to look like models either so you get a much more realistic make up. When I saw it was two hours I thought they were going to do the prequal that… Read more »
Great idea. Love the show Luther. I am so excited that it is coming back, even for a short series. Maye a 5 too later.
Miss Copper.