Luther

75
Metascore
2010-2019
5 seasons
BBC America
Suspense, Drama
TV-MA

John Luther is a police detective, and a very good one. He deals with murder cases, often involving serial killers, and has a knack for getting inside the mind of the killer. However, his methods, personality and troubled private life often get him into strife with his superiors, leading some to regard him as the problem rather than the solution.

75
Metascore
2010-2019
5 seasons
BBC America
Suspense, Drama
TV-MA

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Tonight's TV Hot List: Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010

2010 American Music Awards8/7c ABC Youth will be served in the 38th annual AMAs, as Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, Ke$ha and Katy Perry are among the slated performers. R&B fans can look forward to Ne-Yo, Rihanna and Usher, while rockers await Bon Jovi and the pairing of Carlos Santana and Gavin Rossdale. Also on tap is music from Christina Aguilera and Sean Combs' new dance-music project, Diddy-Dirty Money. And for those nostalgic for the days when boy bands were king, Backstreet Boys and New Kids on the Block are set to perform together. — Fred Mitchell Read on for previews of 19 Kids and Counting: Duggars Make a Movie, Sunday Night Football, Masterpiece Contemporary, Family Guy, Luther and The Walking Dead.

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Thu, Oct 21, 2010

Tonight's TV Hot List: Sunday, Oct. 17, 2010

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Sun, Oct 17, 2010

Tonight's TV Hot List: Sunday, Oct. 17, 2010

Matt's Weekend Picks: October 15-17

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