Luther fans complain series five is ‘too gruesome’

Luther fans complain series five is ‘too gruesome’ as some viewers have been left watching the show behind their pillows… but it was still the most watched programme on New Year’s Day

It made an explosive return to TV screens earlier this week.

Yet Luther fans have complained that series five is ‘too gruesome’ with some viewers having to watch the show behind their pillows.

In just three episodes, show watchers have witnessed 50 gunshots, 16 stabbings and 11 dead bodies.

Scary: Luther fans have complained that series five is ‘too gruesome’ with some viewers having to watch the show behind their pillows

With scary scenes including a terrifying killer with a clown mask murdering Londoners by slashing throats and even cutting people’s eyes out.


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The scenes have left show watchers terrified as some fans complained that they couldn’t deal and that it was the most gruesome Luther ever. 

One person said: ‘This is the most gruesome #Luther EVER. I can’t deal.’

Intense: In just three episodes, show watchers have witnessed 50 gunshots, 16 stabbings and 11 dead bodies

A different account put: ‘What ever happened to good old #crime drama on TV? Why does #Luther need to be so gory and gruesome these days?’

Another show watcher commented: ‘#Luther I’d like to love it but it’s gruesome! Watched half from behind a cushion then gave up. #nightmares.’

While a different account added: ‘B****y hell, #Luther is gruesome. And terrifying!’

MailOnline has contacted BBC One for comment. 

Terrifying: With scary scenes including a terrifying killer with a clown mask murdering Londoners by slashing throats and even cutting people’s eyes out

However, despite the gruesome scenes, it was still the most watched programme on New Year’s Day with a reported 5.6million average viewers, with a peak at 5.9million.  

During Luther series five, Alice Morgan, played by Ruth Wilson, made a dramatic return after five years, with viewers previously believing the character supposedly ‘died’ off-screen when she was drowned by Megan.

After turning up on her love interest DCI John Luther’s, played by Idris Elba, doorstep at the end of episode one, she said: ‘Wotcher.’

Luther continued at 9pm on BBC One.  

She’s back!: During Luther series five, Alice Morgan, played by Ruth Wilson, made a dramatic return after five years (pictured together in character in 2010) 

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