What to watch: It’s John Luther vs. Perry Mason, and ‘Punch’ wins

Idris Elba and Mathew Rhys are terrific as always — but both projects are flawed; go see indie winner ‘Punch.’

John Luther winds up in the slammer during the new movie “Luther: The Fallen Sun.”An ace British detective and a Depression-era defense lawyer take the stand in the court of public opinion this streaming week.

So which one — Idris Elba’s sexy John Luther or Matthew Rhys’s disheveled Perry Mason — will win the audience over this time out? Stay tuned. Meanwhile, the indie crowd gets much to appreciate as well, including the New Zealand drama “Punch” and the disturbing “Palm Trees and Power Lines,” which features two awards-worthy performances.Let’s give you the best news first. Idris Elba is as watchable as ever as that determined rogue British detective John Luther, a guy who blurs the law lines and looks ever so sexy and suave.

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