BBC America On Board for Luther

NEW YORK: Luther, the new BBC One drama starring The Wire‘s Idris Elba, is set to air on BBC America later this year.

The U.S. cable channel is a co-producer on the 6×1-hour first season of tpsychological thriller. Elba, an associated producer on the show—which is represented by BBC Worldwide—stars as an intellectually brilliant but emotionally impulsive murder detective. The show was created and written by suspense novelist Neil Cross. He said of the show: "It’s an intense psychological thriller which examines not only human depravity but the complex nature of love…and how it’s often this—our finest attribute —that leads us into darkness."

Chris Carr, COO of BBC Worldwide Channels, added: "BBC America viewers have always loved British crime thrillers. Luther, puts a whole new spin on the genre and sucks you in with its intelligent storytelling and gripping plot lines. We’re thrilled to have Idris Elba on BBC America and intend to surprise a few people by revealing that he’s British!"

The channel’s new slate of co-productions also includes Outcasts starring Eric Mabius and Come Dine With Me, a cooking show which follows amateur chefs competing for the title of the ultimate dinner party host.