Luther: The Fallen Sun Ending Explained So, Now What For Idris ...

Having been whisked back to London by helicopter, Luther awakens in a hospital bed. This isn’t any ordinary hospital, though. As Schenk reveals, it’s a safe house. “Government?” asks John. “Government,” confirms Schenk. As Luther gets himself up, a convoy of black cars convene upon the country house he’s staying in. Schenk isn’t sure who “this lot” is, but surmises that it might be “a job offer” and tells his friend: “I don’t think you’re going back to prison…”

Indeed, it seems that our boy will be swerving any further jail time, with his takedown of Robey earning him a pass – and the respect of some higher-ups. Luther, reunited with his beloved grey overcoat (“I think they got most of the blood out,” says Schenk), is approached by a mysterious suited man. “If I may, unofficially, you did a commendable job,” he says, as Luther replies, “So, now what?” – a nice little callback that references the opening/closing line of most of the show’s five series.

The man speaking to Luther at the end, played by actor Guy Williams, is listed in the credits as “Tim Cranfield (Civil Servant)”. He gestures towards the car, telling Luther, “Chief would like a word.” We’re guessing this could be a big-deal British minister, such as the home or foreign secretary, or even the head of one of the intelligence agencies, MI5 or MI6. Whoever it is, it’s safe to say that Luther is moving up in the world – and will no longer be limited to the streets of London.

…Is the question on everyone’s lips. The answer, in a word, is no. Does this confirm that Luther’s old flame/nemesis really did kick the bucket after her climactic fall in series five? Potentially, although the continuing ambiguity means that she could easily be brought back for a future feature-length adventure.

At the time of writing, Netflix hasn’t officially confirmed a sequel to The Fallen Sun, although the ending – Luther, in his signature garb, being courted by mysterious government forces as a new version of Massive Attack’s ‘Paradise Circus’ (the TV show’s iconic theme tune) swells in the background – certainly lays the groundwork for one.

Elba has hinted in recent interviews that he sees John Luther as his own version of James Bond – the role he is so frequently rumoured for – and that he’d like to explore more international adventures with him. With a first movie and a new government job under Luther’s belt, it very much seems like the ball is in Netflix’s court.