In the second episode of the new four-part series, Luther uncovers the dark secrets from the past that drive the man he is pursuing. But have these discoveries come in time to stop the murderer killing again? With the lives of three women on the line, Luther needs the support of his colleagues more than ever – yet Ripley is preparing to testify against him to Stark and Gray of the anti-corruption unit. Will the relationship between the estranged friends be the same again?

Series 3 Episode 2 airs at 9pm on Tuesday 9 July on BBC One. To whet your appetite, here are ten teasing lines of dialogue from the ep…

» ‘Shut up, Mr Ripley. You might just spoil my good mood.’

» ‘If you and your ghouls find anything, come and see me again.’

» ‘Ronnie Holland sends his regards.’

» ‘We tend to underline observations which confirm our view of the world.’

» ‘If you can’t get steak, you have to settle for hamburger.’

» ‘I’ve got a message for you … dickhead.’

» ‘I’m not losing my job for anyone.’

» ‘It’s a well-known fact that she’s not my biggest fan.’

» ‘He did what any monster would do.’

» ‘That’s the thing about love: it brings out the best in you, but it can also bring out the worst in you.’

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