COMPONENT 2: LUTHER Flashcards
when was the first episode broadcasted?
it was first broadcasted in may 2010
who is Luther produced by?
BBC - British Broadcasting Company
what does the urban setting suggest?
it immediately conntotes realism with intertextual references to other gritty crime dramas
what does the location of Zoe’s office suggest about her as a character?
her office is large and filled with books, suggesting her important role and intelligence
what does the location of Luther’s office suggest about him as a character?
his office is a lot darker, and more claustrophobic, with little natural light; highlights his troubled persona
what do both locations suggest?
the binary opposing locations serve to illustrate the problems between Zoe and Luther in their relationship
what does Alice’s flat suggest?
it leads the audience to believe it is a comfortable setting, but as the episode goes on the audience learns of her schemes. The flat then suggests that Alice is powerful as it looks over London, contoting her as omniscient
what does Luther’s clothing suggest?
his clothing shows his upper ranks within the police force, but as they are often dishevelled it connotes that he doesn’t conform to police rules; giving the maverick archetype.
what does Alice’s red hair and lipstick connote?
it shows her as the show’s femme fatale character archetype - a mysterious, attractive woman who sets out to manipulate Luther
