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  • i love this song, it fits perfect to luther, but was also great for the last episode of misfits.

  • MORE LUTHER

    

  • Their not doing another series. Unhappy face.

  • @sampsonofrock Yes they are. Season 3 is comming to BBC America 2012! :-)

  • @marti386 better be bbc uk too!! 

  • I love LOVE this show.

  • Massive Attack for opening? I should watch this series.

  • this opening, I absolutely love it. The warm colors, the bittersweet tone, there's something strangely sensual about it too but I can't really explain why....

  • I love this song!

  • @ cqtaylor - i agree, Luther would never be on US television which is why I'm getting out of the US w/ my wife (a black woman, I'm white) asap. The US isn't racially tolerant as much as we like to think we are. Luther, a black male, was the MAIN character and his race was never the focus and he wasn't cast in the stereotypical role of blacks. And you'd NEVER see a black leading actor kissing a white woman on television in the US, and not just be f*ck buddies, I mean actually loving each other.

  • @ssovagoroyal - obviously you haven't watched Private Practice with Taye Diggs and Kate Walsh, who until last Thursday were in a long-term relationship.

  • WTF . .

    They're using Massive Attack's Paradise Circus ... !

  • Thing I loved about season one of the show was that Luther's race was never an issue, his skills as a detective, and his unorthodox methods, were. However, they couldn't have a show like this on network television in America because producers probably couldn't get their mind around a qualified black detective without making him "drop hip-hop slang" or some crap like that. However, the show probably could work well on cable TV. Which bums me out considerably. :-(

  • Idris Elba is fine as hell! My mother and I are obsessed with this show.

  • @hellokittycutie2003 Hell yeah he is!!!

  • I don't watch Luther, but heard my favourite song of 2010 is used in the title sequence so I had to see it. People should listen to the rest of Heligoland, it's a brilliant album.

  • Brilliant show.

  • I swear this is also used in a car commercial ad in the US...

  • I just finished Series 1 on Netflix. BRILLIANT, brilliant show. You have a new fan from across the pond - I sincerely hope that the BBC keeps commissioning further serials.

  • This is cool.

    

  • Best detective show on TV. Idris Elba (Luther) really acts like whatever he's doing's real, not acting. Sure that's his job. But I mean he's really realistic. I had no idea who sang the theme song either. But its so cool I had to look it up & see. Even if you've never seen the show before...if you're channel surfing one night, & land on the BBC channel & hear this song...you will not change the channel. Actually that's what I did. And now I'm hooked. I'm wanting this for a ringtone.

  • Luther did what Hollywood couldn't do to their detective shows: gritty, yet overwhelmingly sensical and with a hint of realisticism. No offense to Hollywood, I'm just really tired of the same uncreative formula that they've been using in a lot of detective dramas like CSI, NCIS...Maybe it's time for them to turn to UK television, learn a thing or two and improve on it.

  • @MrEvergreen0375 im n the usa & i have to agree w/ u on the ncis & csi comment..i just cant watch that shit! however, im still addicted to my law & order:svu! :) & apparently theres now law & order n britain so the way they took law & order from us...we really need to steal luther from them!! ;)

  • @MrEvergreen0375 I doubt they can...

  • Yea this show is pretty fucking good, although am still on the first season.

  • @kulgan18 yea me too! damn that netflix w/ their 1 season!!! i was so addicted i watched the entire 1st season n 2 nights then when i was ready for the 2nd season i realized there wasnt 1!! :(

  • @NeoZenSociety oh yes there is - 4 episodes of it!

  • This show is awesome, it's like nothing i've ever seen on night time televison. It's a dark CSI, hannible lector type series, With spectacular writing and riverting drama. Each episode is a finale. Luther does a superb job as .Detective Chief Inspector.

  • I loved the song way before...so when i saw the titles my jaw basically dropped.

  • BBC One controller Danny Cohen announced at the recent Edinburgh TV Festival that a 3rd season of Luther has been ordered :)

  • This song is so perfect for this show.

  • Best opening in a long while only matched by "the shadow line"

  • great opening :)

  • Luther is definitely one of the greatest TV shows ever made!

    Creator and writer Neil Cross = Legend.

  • Luther is the best tv show.

  • Spoilers below. 

  • @iBrade, Luther mentally notes down the criminal's position in the van and then asks him to disarm the bomb, justifying his request by reminding the guy how he is unarmed whilst the criminal has a lighter that could burn Luther to shreds. The criminal obliges to render the detonator useless, then Luther delivers his 'guess' of the dice by informing the exact position of where to aim for the police outside :D

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  • Great show. One word...Alice!

  • You guys should check out The Shadow Line, also a BBC show. Just as good as Luther.

  • Luther is so fucking edgy and cool... Shit, make more already!

  • already miss it

  • There HAS to be more of this show. It is stunning, it really is/. From the theme tune to the actors themselves - especially Idris Elba, who is perfect for this role. BBC get your finger out and commission more of this show. YOU ARE ONTO A WINNER HERE!!!

  • @wayneleon1000 just finished episode 2 of the second series. totally amazing show. my new favorite tv program. no doubt.

  • Absolutely stunning show. I really do hope the BBC commission more of this. Loved it from the very begining. It is raw, fresh, classy, and Luther is like some kind of big, brooding hulk of a bear. Just wonderful. The best bloody show on TV so far...

  • Elba is by far one of the best actors I have ever seen if not my favourite. What I would give to play characters such as Luther is insane. Currently studying drama at A level, I plan to take it further to university and to one day make it a career. He is one of my top actors along with Leanardo Di Capro and Anthony Head

  • I love Luther, best TV programme in ages, but it is sooooo BBC with all the good guys being black/asian and the baddies being white. From the episodes I've seen. Either way - quality.

  • Other than top gear, the only tv show I have wanted to watch in many years! Ace, bring on some more!

  • just watched the last episode! Luther forever!

  • what is this song called?!?!?!?!!?

  • @olirobbins Paradise Circus - Massive Attack

  • amazing theme tune!!!

    Amazing show!!!

  • how can i watch it? on BBC it keeps saying it's not available in my area

  • @tollesonrockstar if you google letmewatchthis luther, click on it and the tv series will come up with every season and episode.

  • I love the title song n luvvv Massive attack but didnt know this song and thought it had a sound similar to them no wonder i loved it and works ; fits Luther FAB!

  • Luther is one of the best crime drama's to ever hit our screens and we need a series 3. Get on it BBC!

  • this show is awesome

  • i looove!!~

  • LOVE this theme tune! Elba perfect for strong, protective murderer catcher and whoever plays Alice is simply brilliant - they are a fab couple!

    Rose

  • yeah, series 2 episode 2 just finished on bbc

  • @wiudiva its on now

  • I really hope there is a season 2

  • This is my favorite opening of any series I think I've ever seen. I love this show!

  • My wife and I just discovered this show on Netflix. I'm a huge Elba fan...and he's perfect in this role. Would be a perfect character for novels as well...anyone know who sings this opening? It's pefect for this type of show. BBC does it (and outdoes America) again!!! I'm from the Caribbean and always thought BBC had better quality shows. We in America cancel quality programming prematurely (Chicago Code, etc.) KEEP LUTHER RUNNING, MATES!

  • @skizz06 It's Paradise Circus by Massive Attack.

  • Oh man I love me some Ruth Wilson. She just exudes sexuality in this role. I might have a thing for hyper-intelligent psychotic female murderers. :P

  • no 4 episode starting next tuesday for an hour an episode which i love but wish there were more

  • This show is so addicting so mad only 6 episodes!

  • 2nd series due to come out autum 2011

  • Classic!

    

  • so good!

  • Best program on TV. Dark and creative.

  • Italy loves John Luther!!

  • Is this a remix of Paradise Circus? I swear the original didn't have as nice a snare sound as this version.

  • That guy should not have died in season 2. I dont think neil cross has the writing capability to weave Luther's character back into law enforcement in a witty yet realistic way that I can accept.

    Neil Cross has great ideas but in execution, well bluntly puts, fucks it up.

  • @123Kenge WHO dies in season 2?!!!

  • Massive Attack - Paradise Circus

  • anyone knows the name of this song or was it just music made for Luther TV series??

  • While 94 people were chilling with John Luther, Alice killed one who decided not to show up.

  • luther f-ing rocks---best show on tv since breaking bad

  • series 2 is coming out in february guys :)

  • @spongerama416 :o no way!!!! woohoo :D

  • I enjoyed the show so far since I just saw episode 2

  • @TheCursedPotato101

    Same with me. Comcast on Demand... don't have BBC America, sadly. 

  • Loved the program. The best the BBC have done in a long time. We need a second series. I pray this was not a one off. LUTHER

  • @RememberToday4ever It was mind blowingly excellent!

  • Credit's better than the show imo

  • OK, in my last comment I wasn't sure, but the BBC have confirmed something very awesome. In 2011 there will be a second series, but rather than six individual episodes there will be two two-hour specials. Still no word on when, but it will be in the first half of next year. There you have it folks!

  • There are going to be two 2-hour specials next year :)

  • @Razza1091 Great news! Absolutely amazing series! Pure BBC Gold! Love this Massive Attack theme too!

  • I want to see the series! :(

  • this fukin beetz wiked man were can i get this version from cuss this soundz different to the original 1

  • @MrSKITZSOWATZ It's no different, I assure you, except the fact that they've chopped this one down =]

  • whats this song called?

  • @xxxtaneciaxxx It's by Massive Attack

  • @xxxtaneciaxxx Paradise Circus

  • @Subartimaeus LOL, I take it he's been spewing his crap for some time then. No I was just interested in finding out what possessed him to type such an asinine comment. I fail to see just how John Luther is a 'PC' hero. Having watched all 6 episodes, & on more than one occasion (I have it on DVD), I did not see one iota of political correctness about him, & believe me, I don't see that as a negative on John Luther's part. Just want to now what made h0gg0 spout such garbage.

  • paradise circus massive attack

  • h0gg0 I'd be interested to know why exactly you consider John Luther to be a PC saviour.

  • @shahid0909

    Don't go there. He JUST stopped whining.

  • All these arguments from the opening sequence of a TV show? Wow!

  • this track in a way shows the programs meaning, it's a dark program and has soothing yet chilling music which i think is amazing. I saw this on BBC iplayer and got hooked into it straight away, fantastic program and great acting, i'm glad i came across it =)

  • This is a cooool trak :))) So laid back, yeah...

  • Admitedly some episodes weren't that great, but I still felt this was an impressive show. The character of Luther was a very good idea and I love the cliff hanger at the end. Hope they make a second series Idris Elba is fantastic.

  • What's the name of the song that plays 40 minutes into the pilot, when Luther is riding the elevator? Thanks.

  • does any1 have the full track or know what the track is called?

  • @trapez09 paradise circus by massive attack

  • This show was awesome BBC. I want more!!

  • Please BBC, I echo what everyone else says. Second series please! The opening titles for this show is so good as well :)

  • I like this theme tune :)

  • Best TV program ever in Britain christ tuesday night was one of my favorite night of the week and the end was awesome but i still wanna know what happen to luther when the police showed up in the end, hope season 2 is on the way...

  • She needs second season, good fun.

  • ...second series of Luther PLEASE!!!!

  • who knows the music for this?

  • @myloverisbillmurray It's Paradise Circus by Massive Attack

  • @SpartanSam THANKS! VERY MUCH! :V Lol.

  • Must be a second series!!!! loved Luther, abest thing thats been on BBC for a while!

  • Fantastic final episode to a gripping, dark and no-rules series - will miss it loads.

    Bring back Luther!

    Bring back Alice!

    And a salary rise to whoever chose to use Massive Attack tracks

  • Massive Attack - Paradise Circus

    This is the name of the song :)

  • Brilliant TV drama that doesn't pull it's punches, I'd love to see more. Maybe in the next series he comes back as P.I having been kicked out of the force, who knows, just hope the beeb, having created something as powerful as Luther don't pull the plug

  • what is the song called????????

  • @jakebarness1 paradise circus - massive attack

  • was it a song made just for the show or is it an actual song of theirs?

  • i love this show!

  • If you think idris is amazin in this watch the wire!

  • This is a great series :) The best BBC has come out with for quite a while. We need a series 2 ;)

  • @masooon92 there is series its been recomissioned for next year

  • @masooon92  And now we're getting it...But only two 90 minute episodes!

  • I'm so glad I missed last weeks episode - only to catch up last night, because it means I only have to wait until tonight to see what happens! Steven Mackintosh (Ian) was INCREDIBLE in episode 5, some of the best acting I've seen in TV for a while... Can't wait for the finale!

  • Massive Attack was a fantastic choice! My only gripe with the ending of Ep 5 was that they should have kept it silent, without the Sia track, or at least started it later. Elba can more than hold the scene on his own, he doesn't need cheesy musical reinforcement!

  • super show, haven't been left in real suspense in a very long time with any show or movie,, don't think i've looked forward to watching a tv show as much as this one!! bring on ep 6 and more seasons of a great show!!!

  • My new favourate show!!!

  • A great opening for a really great series. Episode 5 was incredible, the finale should be tense. I'd be very dissapointed if they didn't make a second series.

  • @ironjoker101 Oh they are! ;) Autumn should be the predicted time, if the head of BBC drama approves it, it may not be good enough.

  • @ironjoker101 Oops, I meant the third series is out on autumn!

  • Luther You Are MAD

  • love the intro, love the programme

  • The reason to look forward to Tuesday evenings. Luther is undoubtedly the best television drama that the BBC and any other channel for that matter has come out with.

    I am amazed at the decline in the ratings and I hope that this does not deter a second series.

  • @ah273 >BBC and any other channel for that matter has come out with.

    No.  I'd think the show that gave Idris his fame (The Wire) is a much better show.

  • @moush of course it is. The Wire is one of the best (if not THE) best shows in the history of television.

  • @cavegames Uhhhhh I think you'll find you don't a series 2 is coming out shortly, they've already finished shooting, now they just need it approved, if your going to say things like that, get more actual info first

  • @Fallenxash I wrote this 10 months ago, and the renewal was announced only pretty recently. The UK series system in most cases works differently than the US system. Self-contained series are produced, with another series possibly being commissioned on success, rather than planning for continuing seasons and cancelling a show when ratings drop. It's a subtle difference, but it's there, and it was the case for Luther.

  • song at end of episode 5 is by Sia Furler - breathe me (good video with believe it or not Britney Spears on youtube). Sia is one of the most amazing singers!! Whoever chooses the music should be given an award because massive attack, emiliana torrini and Sia furler in one program is immense! All I need is john martyn and tom waits and I am complete.....

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  • omgsh iluv Luther

    buht im stil mad @ dis episode

    is dis jus gon b jusz 1 series?

    urgh Luther

    x

  • @wanilisciouz No.

  • Anyone know the song playing at the end of episode 5?? Excellent!

  • @Rashykent87

    Sia - Breathe Me. x

  • Genious !! Both the show and the song !!!

  • Somebody PLEASE tell me they just saw Epiosed 5?!

    Is this going to come back or be a one-off?

    Lutherr.x

  • @XBabyLippyX Episode 5 was AWESOME.

  • @ITheDarkestOneI Oh ym gosh, tell me about it.

  • @ITheDarkestOneI *my; see? I can't even type properly, just in complete awe.

  • @XBabyLippyX That episode had me on the edge of my seat. OMG!

  • @allblacksfan84 I know!! I was like what the hell noo x

  • Amazing series and a great opeing !

  • great seires! just nips ashes to ashes i think!

  • does anyone know what the song at the end of episode 1 was? it played whilst alice was looking at madsen and over the preview of ep 2. i really wana find it!

  • @Theories9

    mate i want to know the exact same thing, its what brought me here

  • @Theories9

    found it dude Gun by Emiliana Torrini

  • @DrAwesome1990 You have no idea how much i love you right now. lol. thank you! xD

  • @Theories9

    no worries man

  • love massive attack...

  • Cant believe how good this show is. in 'Hustle' territory.

  • Last Night's Episode is the best fucking piece of TV/Film i have seen in a while. Extremely Captivating.

    Well Done BBC!!!

  • I think that Luther is an excellent piece of programming. It's well acted and has some really deep and intense story-lines. BBC continues to reinvent good crime drama and I'm glad for it!

  • Very good TV show

    I like the dark feel to this, not many British tv shows are like this which makes even more great to watch.