| “ | Hell is empty and all the devils are here. | „ |
| ~ John Luther. |
| “ | Why did I come here? 'Cause I wanted to tell you I know you kept the gun, and sooner or later I'll find it. | „ |
| ~ John Luther. |
DCI John Luther is the titular main protagonist of the Luther franchise by Neil Cross.
A professional detective for the Metropolitan Police, Luther will go through any lengths to protect anyone from any dangers no matter the risk.
He is portrayed by Idris Elba, who also played Heimdall in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Stacker Pentecost in Pacific Rim, Roland Deschain in The Dark Tower 2017 film adaptation, Bloodsport in the DC Extended Universe and voiced Truck in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, Fluke in Finding Dory and Knuckles the Echidna in the Sonic the Hedgehog films.
Biography
Luther is a detective chief inspector for the Metropolitan Police Service, working in the Serious Crime Unit. He is a legendary figure in London's police force both for his dedication and his ingenious approaches to solving cases. However, the horrors of Luther's job have given rise to emotional demons which often put him at odds with colleagues and loved ones.
Appearance
Luther is a large figure, with an unkempt stubble. He dresses plainly but smartly, wearing a grey checked overcoat and various shades of grey flannel jackets, along with navy trousers, grey-blue shirts and a dark blue or red tie, particularly the latter.
Trivia
- Luther knows about Japanese culture.