The final episode of Luther (ever?) went out with a bang – and a Star Wars reference.
Writer Neil Cross somehow managed to squeeze in a cheeky reference to the sci-fi film franchise – a tiny spot of light relief in an oasis of gritty, bone-chilling drama.
DCI John Luther (Idris Elba) was seen in tonight’s episode, the finale of a two-part special – asking DS Emma Lane (Rose Leslie) to look into the investigation of a dangerous, cannibalistic killer.
She replied: ‘Cut the chatter, Red 2. Accelerate to attack speed.’