In 'Luther' Finale, Everything Is Uncertain, All The Time, Always

Warning: Spoilers ahead. Last night’s Luther season finale might have been jam-packed with exciting twists and turns, but there’s only one thing anyone really wants to talk about: Alice is back. Fan excitement over the return of Luther’s brilliant anti-hero piqued and spilled out into various social networks last night, as Alice returned for an episode of high tension and superb dialogue. Seriously, the line “Some little girls grow up wanting ponies... I wanted to be a widow" should probably go down in TV writing history.

Of course, the Luther story is far from over, and yet the BBC show’s fate is far from certain. Apparently there are two factors to consider here: writer Neil Cross’s intentions for the series and Idris Elba’s availability. One downside to the actor’s sudden surge in popularity is a hectic schedule, which might not leave room for our favorite cult TV hit. So until autumn, the best fans can do is hope and rally online – those fanfics aren’t going to write themselves after all.