Seriously, he just should've handed her over after she killed George's son. Now Benny is dead. I realize that sets up a final show down with George, but it's seriously not believable that he would let her have this power she has over him still.
11 Reviews
It's A Bit Ho-Hum Till that Edge-of-Your-Seat Ending
Better_TV8 January 2019
This episode has a noticeably slower pace than the previous two, before it charges full-speed into a shock ending that left me clamoring to see the finale.
There is now, hilariously enough, little to no "detecting" going on in this so-called detective show. While DCI John Luther (Idris Elba) is away dealing with arch-rival/sometimes ally Alice Morgan (Ruth Wilson) and vengeful gangster George Cornelius (Patrick Malahide), his new partner DS Halliday (Wunmi Mosaku) basically works the case by herself, which leads to a race against time to save a missing woman (played with convincing terror by Katie Brayben). The crime-solving feels almost like an afterthought at this point.
The other stuff is alright. Luther's longtime colleague DS Benny Silver (Michael Smiley) is in dire straights, so it's up to Luther, Alice, and maybe another old friend or two from the past to help him out. Hitman Palmer (Anthony Howell) is enlisted by Cornelius to finish things once and for all. Those Luther loves are, as per usual, placed in mortal danger because of him.
And then there's Hermione Norris as Dr. Lake, a wicked psychiatrist who has a twisted relationship with her even more twisted surgeon husband Jeremy (Enzo Cilenti). Will they be caught before their sick love affair spills even more blood onto the streets of London?
The last 5 minutes make it all worth it.
There is now, hilariously enough, little to no "detecting" going on in this so-called detective show. While DCI John Luther (Idris Elba) is away dealing with arch-rival/sometimes ally Alice Morgan (Ruth Wilson) and vengeful gangster George Cornelius (Patrick Malahide), his new partner DS Halliday (Wunmi Mosaku) basically works the case by herself, which leads to a race against time to save a missing woman (played with convincing terror by Katie Brayben). The crime-solving feels almost like an afterthought at this point.
The other stuff is alright. Luther's longtime colleague DS Benny Silver (Michael Smiley) is in dire straights, so it's up to Luther, Alice, and maybe another old friend or two from the past to help him out. Hitman Palmer (Anthony Howell) is enlisted by Cornelius to finish things once and for all. Those Luther loves are, as per usual, placed in mortal danger because of him.
And then there's Hermione Norris as Dr. Lake, a wicked psychiatrist who has a twisted relationship with her even more twisted surgeon husband Jeremy (Enzo Cilenti). Will they be caught before their sick love affair spills even more blood onto the streets of London?
The last 5 minutes make it all worth it.
Sick Woman and Another Death
ZegMaarJus19 August 2021
Warning: Spoilers
This episode begins with John, he is on his way to Alice. Alice just killed Alastair at George his house. John saved Benny, he was ubducted by George. John needs Mark his help. Jeremy keeps Penny lockef up in his house. George discovered that Alastair has been killed. George shot Ronald to death. Alice is kissing John. Palmer shot Errol to death. John and Catherine entered Vivien's house. Vivien strangles Penny with a rope. Penny stabs down Vivien with a knife. John saved Penny. John arrested Vivien. Palmer shot a bullet trough Benny's head. Amazing Episode of Luther Season 5, such a great pre-final. Benny got killed, what a nice character he was. Now on to the last episode!
Unbelievable
Sleepin_Dragon3 January 2019
There are no other words I can think of, other then wow, truly gripping, tense, edge of the seat viewing. I've loved this fifth series, for me it's had the intensity of the first few series. The story is incredibly dark and twisted, but it's so intensely compelling, that I am gripped.
I said in my review for the first episode that I thought they'd played a blinder by casting Wunmi Mosaku, and that is proving to be a genius casting, she has been fabulous, the only single character in this, who seems, dare I say it normal.
Hermione Norris did a fantastic job as Lady Macbeth, she had some incredible scenes, Michael Smiley was terrific as Benny, all in all the entire cast were terrific.
The next twenty odd hours are going to drag, as I count down to the conclusion. I am hoping this will be the perfect four parter, three out of four so far certainly have been.
LOVE IT 10/10
I said in my review for the first episode that I thought they'd played a blinder by casting Wunmi Mosaku, and that is proving to be a genius casting, she has been fabulous, the only single character in this, who seems, dare I say it normal.
Hermione Norris did a fantastic job as Lady Macbeth, she had some incredible scenes, Michael Smiley was terrific as Benny, all in all the entire cast were terrific.
The next twenty odd hours are going to drag, as I count down to the conclusion. I am hoping this will be the perfect four parter, three out of four so far certainly have been.
LOVE IT 10/10
Heart-stopping suspense and tension
DVD_Connoisseur3 January 2019
Season five of "Luther" doesn't pause for breath. Instead, the viewer is strapped into a rollercoaster of nightmares.
With things turning ever bleaker for Luther, the likelihood of a happy ending is looking increasingly distant. With the clock ticking, is there time to put wrongs to right? By the end of this episode, the viewer will feel stunned.
Hermione Norris is chillingly believable as the ice maiden wife of the twisted doctor.
The beautiful Wunmi Mosaku's Halliday is a welcome addition to the team and a ray of hope, bringing optimism and enthusiasm into every scene.
10 out of 10.
With things turning ever bleaker for Luther, the likelihood of a happy ending is looking increasingly distant. With the clock ticking, is there time to put wrongs to right? By the end of this episode, the viewer will feel stunned.
Hermione Norris is chillingly believable as the ice maiden wife of the twisted doctor.
The beautiful Wunmi Mosaku's Halliday is a welcome addition to the team and a ray of hope, bringing optimism and enthusiasm into every scene.
10 out of 10.
Excellent
jem219794 January 2019
Warning: Spoilers
I was lukewarm about the first two episodes in this series but this one is truly great. I'm still shaking.
Luther is stretched thin and he's not thinking clearly at all. DS Halliday (played beautifully and lightly by Wunmi Mosaku) is doing the heavy lifting on the case and she's amazing. It's strange to see such an optimistic character on a show like this, she lights up every scene she's in.
I love the way they brought Mark North back, it didn't feel too forced. Alice is sparkling and mischievous as ever. There is finally some intrigue to the killer couple, when they had seemed so one-dimensional and flat previously. Kidnapped Penny fought back hard, not playing into the damsel-in-distress trope. And then there was that final sequence.
I've seen speculation that Benny wasn't shot, that Alice actually shot the hitman with the gun Luther gave her. Aside from the quick few frames of Benny going down, and the clips from the next episode at the end, I don't think the show would be misleading like that. That kind of fake-out would completely spoil such a masterfully suspenseful scene. I would love (LOVE) for Benny to still be alive, but he's not. RIP Benny, you total hero. Roll on 5.04!
Luther is stretched thin and he's not thinking clearly at all. DS Halliday (played beautifully and lightly by Wunmi Mosaku) is doing the heavy lifting on the case and she's amazing. It's strange to see such an optimistic character on a show like this, she lights up every scene she's in.
I love the way they brought Mark North back, it didn't feel too forced. Alice is sparkling and mischievous as ever. There is finally some intrigue to the killer couple, when they had seemed so one-dimensional and flat previously. Kidnapped Penny fought back hard, not playing into the damsel-in-distress trope. And then there was that final sequence.
I've seen speculation that Benny wasn't shot, that Alice actually shot the hitman with the gun Luther gave her. Aside from the quick few frames of Benny going down, and the clips from the next episode at the end, I don't think the show would be misleading like that. That kind of fake-out would completely spoil such a masterfully suspenseful scene. I would love (LOVE) for Benny to still be alive, but he's not. RIP Benny, you total hero. Roll on 5.04!
Episode 5.3
Prismark104 January 2019
It is Detective Sgt Catherine Halliday who is left to investigate the Lakes. Vivien Lake has not only been protecting her husband but might have been involved in some of the abductions and murders.
Halliday finds out about Jeremy Lake's mental condition and there is an abducted woman in peril.
Luther is busy with Alice in dealing with George Cornelius and saving Benny. Cornelius is distraught that his son is dead and he wants vengeance.
Poor old Mark North. All he ever did was have an affair with Luther's wife, now he always seems to get involved in Luther's plans.
There was a nice scene between Schenk and Cornelius, the calm before the storm.
The episode ends with a cracking last scene. That hitman, he was so nice in Inspector Foyle now Paul McGann might have to regenerate!
Halliday finds out about Jeremy Lake's mental condition and there is an abducted woman in peril.
Luther is busy with Alice in dealing with George Cornelius and saving Benny. Cornelius is distraught that his son is dead and he wants vengeance.
Poor old Mark North. All he ever did was have an affair with Luther's wife, now he always seems to get involved in Luther's plans.
There was a nice scene between Schenk and Cornelius, the calm before the storm.
The episode ends with a cracking last scene. That hitman, he was so nice in Inspector Foyle now Paul McGann might have to regenerate!
Series Jumped the Shark
Warin_West-El6 February 2023
Warning: Spoilers
There is now little to no detecting going on in this so-called detective show. DS Halliday worked the case by herself, which led to a race against time to save a missing woman.
Hermione Norris was excellent as the evil Dr. Lake, a wicked psychiatrist. Meanwhile, those who have befriended Luther are constantly placed in mortal danger because of him.
Everything in the episode is a result of Luther's FAILURE to do what's necessary. His redundant half-measures and empty promises continue to get people killed.
While Luther compromises himself and his associates into oblivion, Alice persists in doing what's necessary for a positive outcome. The irony is, Luther is portrayed as good and Alice as evil. Whereas, their results prove the exact opposite.
Hermione Norris was excellent as the evil Dr. Lake, a wicked psychiatrist. Meanwhile, those who have befriended Luther are constantly placed in mortal danger because of him.
Everything in the episode is a result of Luther's FAILURE to do what's necessary. His redundant half-measures and empty promises continue to get people killed.
While Luther compromises himself and his associates into oblivion, Alice persists in doing what's necessary for a positive outcome. The irony is, Luther is portrayed as good and Alice as evil. Whereas, their results prove the exact opposite.
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