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Once a prominent London-based detective armed with a scintillating intellect, John Luther (Idris Elba) faces disgrace and prison time for his past transgressions. Yet when a bloodthirsty serial killer plunges the city into chaos and terror, Luther stages an elaborate prison escape plan to regain his freedom and bring the killer to justice. Jamie Payne directs the crime drama based on the television series of the same name. Co-starring Cynthia Erivo and Andy Serkis.