Luther: Series 2 🎭 Discussion & Review Podcast | Neil Cross TV

How did Luther change in series 2? Crime mythology, dadcore storytelling, Alice magnetism, brazen corruption, illicit fun, video game killers, endearing moral disinterest, fandom-building, & more are discussed as we look at the second series of Luther, Neil Cross’ detective show starring Idris Elba and Ruth Wilson. (00:00:00) Differences from series 1 (00:11:58) Character development in series 2 (00:14:55) Jenny + paternal Luther (00:19:39) Male fantasy characters (00:24:45) Ripley + Erin (00:32:44) High stakes + Mark returning (00:36:31) London & Gotham (00:41:27) Flowing on from series 1’s ending (00:47:06) British context of airing (00:51:59) London crime (00:54:21) Strata of time + dead city killer (01:01:10) Serial killer mythologising + cretinised culture (01:07:07) Luther healing, Alice surprises, ‘one last ride’ (01:10:43) Alice & Luther magnetism + moral disinterest (01:18:07) Narcissism & Luther (01:29:23) Luther’s new London flat + Mark’s safehouse (01:35:06) Fandoms & popularity: mysticism, opportunities, genre (01:54:02) Idris Elba + Luther without/before Alice (02:00:00) Idris Elba’s input + 2011 context (02:05:39) S2 songs, bookends, ending (02:13:31) Final showdown + Cross & video games (02:20:31) Toby & Jenny + murder & Luther (02:25:21) Jenny’s character (02:28:44) The twins reveal (02:33:43) London gangsters + leaving the police (02:35:41) The service station scene (02:39:52) Humiliation, ringing phones, microexpressions (02:43:07) Backstory for Jenny’s family (02:44:55) Overall series 2 thoughts…

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