Lucifer
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Lucifer

"It's good to be bad."

8.4
Yr 2016
Rt 45m
Status Ended
Crime Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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Series Brief

Overview

Bored and unhappy as the Lord of Hell, Lucifer Morningstar abandoned his throne and retired to Los Angeles, where he has teamed up with LAPD detective Chloe Decker to take down criminals. But the longer he's away from the underworld, the greater the threat that the worst of humanity could escape.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 55 /100

Critical reception for Lucifer is sharply divided, largely polarized by the show's departure from its source material and its adherence to standard network procedural tropes. Many critics cite the series as a predictable, generic police procedural that feels uninspired, with some outlets dismissing it as entirely lackluster and others criticizing the fusion of supernatural elements with standard crime-solving formulas.

Conversely, viewers and some reviewers find the show's success entirely dependent on the charismatic performance of Tom Ellis. His portrayal of the titular antihero is frequently praised as charming, witty, and engaging enough to elevate the formulaic scripts. While horror fans expressed disappointment at the lack of darker thematic imagery, supporters appreciate the series for its philosophical exploration of redemption, friendship, and the human condition.

“Tom Ellis brings devilish charm to Neil Gaiman's Lucifer, but the show's cop-drama spin is unappealing.”

“Lucifer is disappointingly sparse on strong imagery.”

“You start rooting for the devil and think to yourself 'are all individuals redeemable?'”

“The devil's charismatic but the show is predictable as hell.”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

Netflix
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Why fans love it

Lucifer transforms the standard police procedural into a character study of a bored deity finding a new playground. By pairing the Lord of Hell with an LAPD detective, the series focuses on the friction between cosmic entitlement and bureaucratic human law. It operates within the specific, sun-drenched aesthetic of Los Angeles, using the city as a backdrop for both supernatural tension and mundane office politics.

The show balances crime-solving with a recurring anxiety about the underworld. Tom Ellis manages to keep the premise grounded as his character navigates the transition from celestial ruler to consultant. This adaptation of the comic source material favors snappy dialogue over grand spectacle, prioritizing the evolving dynamics between an unlikely partnership tasked with managing both local criminals and existential threats.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 75
Regulars 9
Longest run 93 eps
Tom Ellis
Tom Ellis
as Lucifer Morningstar
93 episodes
Lauren German
Lauren German
as Chloe Decker
93 episodes
Kevin Alejandro
Kevin Alejandro
as Dan Espinoza
93 episodes
D. B. Woodside
D. B. Woodside
as Amenadiel
93 episodes
Lesley-Ann Brandt
Lesley-Ann Brandt
as Mazikeen "Maze"
93 episodes
Aimee Garcia
Aimee Garcia
as Ella Lopez
80 episodes
Tom Welling
Tom Welling
as Marcus Pierce
26 episodes
Rachael Harris
Rachael Harris
as Linda Martin
93 episodes
Show 67 more
Scarlett Estevez as Trixie Espinoza 53 episodes Jon Sklaroff as Nigel 1 episode Brianna Hildebrand as Aurora Morningstar 10 episodes Tricia Helfer as Charlotte Richards 47 episodes Dawn Olivieri as Lt. Olivia Monroe 2 episodes Lochlyn Munro as Anthony Paolucci 3 episodes Evan Arnold as Jacob Williams 2 episodes Heather Tom as Mel Graham 2 episodes Nelson Wong as Coroner 2 episodes Jacqueline Obradors as Alexa Lee 2 episodes Colin Egglesfield as Ben Wheeler 2 episodes Ashton Moio as Driver 2 episodes Marisa Emma Smith as Tiffany 2 episodes Kevin Rankin as Malcolm Graham 7 episodes Teana-Marie Smith as Uni Cop 2 episodes Anthony Pierre Christopher as Salesman 2 episodes Michael Imperioli as Uriel 2 episodes Tim DeKay as Professor Carlisle 2 episodes Lindsey Gort as Candy Morningstar 2 episodes Todd Simmons as Uni Cop 2 episodes Joy Osmanski as Alexandra Shaw 2 episodes Tori Katongo as Cute Female Uni Cop 2 episodes Kevin Carroll as Sinnerman 2 episodes Sonia Beeksma as Newscaster 2 episodes Caroline Kwan as Top Hat Lady 2 episodes Lauren K. Robek as Kelly Dolman 2 episodes Marcus Anderson as Donovan 2 episodes Americus Abesamis as Uni 2 episodes LaFonda Baker as Uni 2 episodes Paloma Alvarez as Joan 2 episodes Erik Stocklin as Julian McCaffrey 2 episodes Graham McTavish as Father Kinley 6 episodes Cailan Robinson as Cop 5 episodes Stephen Schneider as Anders Brody 2 episodes Andrew Baker as Uniformed Officer 2 episodes Jorden Birch as Uniformed Officer 3 episodes Antonio Cayonne as Uniformed Officer 2 episodes Rebecca De Mornay as Penelope Decker 3 episodes Devielle Johnson as Uniformed Officer 2 episodes Emily Maddison as Brittanie #2 2 episodes Tina Pham as Brittanie #1 2 episodes Alexander Koch as Pete Daily 3 episodes Darion Basco as Froy 2 episodes David Figlioli as Les Klumpsky 2 episodes Eddie Flake as Uni 2 episodes Alexandra Grossi as Adriana Nassar 2 episodes Dennis Haysbert as God 5 episodes Jeremiah Birkett as Lee (Said Out Bitch) 5 episodes Lo Mutuc as Ray-Ray / Azreal 2 episodes Vinessa Vidotto as Remiel 4 episodes Chris Payne Gilbert as John Decker 2 episodes Kimia Behpoornia as Gabriel 2 episodes Joel Rush as Zadkiel 3 episodes Miles Burris as Jophiel 2 episodes Ginifer King as Saraqael 2 episodes Kevin Douglas as TJ "The Fence" Ross 2 episodes Matt Corboy as Officer Diggs 2 episodes Genevieve Gauss as Officer Cacuzza 5 episodes Phil Kruse as Lucifer/Michael Acting Double 5 episodes John Pankow as Jimmy Barnes 3 episodes Christopher Boyer as Priest 2 episodes Merrin Dungey as Officer Sonja Harris 4 episodes Inbar Lavi as Eve 14 episodes Scott Porter as Carol 6 episodes Rob Benedict as Vincent Le Mec 3 episodes Marlo Franson as Detective Marlo 4 episodes John Specogna as Detective 2 episodes
Production Board

Crew

Property Master
Courtney Smith Jackson
Camera Operator
Paul Theriault David Chameides
Special Effects Coordinator
Ron Bolanowski
Director of Photography
Glen Keenan Tom Camarda Ken Glassing
Art Direction
Suki Parker
Key Grip
Vincent Phillips
Makeup Department Head
Jennifer Kipps Liz Mendoza
Stunts
Kirk Jaques Muratcan Savci Ty Trand
Best Boy Grip
Shano O'Barr
Assistant Property Master
Chris Schultz-Lorentzen Chris Schultz
Assistant Camera
Claire Farrand-Stone Tim Sheridan
Set Decoration
Erik Gerlund Julie Bolder
Stunt Coordinator
John Medlen
Creator
Tom Kapinos
Stunt Double
Austen Brewer
Post Production Supervisor
Brian Way
Storyboard Artist
Anthony Liberatore
Hair Department Head
Gina Sherritt
Construction Coordinator
Michael Bevis Duke Tomasick
Costume Design
Agata Maszkiewicz
Signal Match

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Keywords

based on comic los angeles, california devil lapd
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
January 25, 2016
Status
Ended
Episode Runtime
45 minutes
Origin
US
TMDB Votes
15,622