Random TV Show Review - Lucifer (Seasons 1-4)

When the last Arrowverse crossover happened, it got me interested in looking at some of the media that is now retroactively part of that show's version of the multiverse. Having looked and watched most of those things already, there were a few things that I have yet to watch and the first was Lucifer. A series based on characters appearing in Vertigo's The Sandman series which most of you know is a DC imprint. With similarities to Constantine, this series had a good run on Fox until it got cancelled. But much like other shows that get cancelled due to poor ratings, it found a new home on Netflix where the series has continued from so far. So let's take a look:

Season 1

The show begins with us seeing the title character Lucifer Morningstar (played by Tom Ellis from Miranda) as a retired ruler of hell who owns a nightclub on Earth called Lux based in Los Angeles. But upon seeing a pop star he made successful be murdered in front of him, he uses his powers of persuasion to assist police detective Chloe Decker (played by Lauren German) in solving the murder. He then becomes a consultant to the police force when his powers seem to be able to help solve a number of murders and soon becomes acquainted with other officers such as Chloe's ex-husband Dan (played by Kevin Alejandro). All the while needing some therapy from his psychotherapist Linda (played by Rachael Harris) and getting annoyed with his brother Amenadiel (played by D. B. Woodside) who keeps begging him to return to hell. As a first series to a show, it's actually OK. You get the feeling that there is something peculiar about Lucifer and that what he does, he does for pleasure. But maybe there is more to it. Well that's what character development is for. 8/10

Season 2

With Lucifer worried about the prospect of seeing his exiled mother again, he continues his job with the LAPD while becoming acquainted with a forensic scientist called Ella (played by Aimee Garcia). He later finds his mother in the body of Tracia Helfer (the actual actress's name and not the character name) who takes this opportunity to torment Lucifer to the point where he may want to be rid of her. Its this season where I realize that this is all too familiar. A crime show with supernatural elements and yet it plays out like every other cop show I have seen albeit with demons, angels and the ability to make someone tell you their deepest and darkest desires in life. Perhaps a much better season overall with a clear main villain and twists and turns at every corner with some very attractive cast members that make me wonder if maybe this should have been a CW production. But anyway, a good season overall. 9/10

Season 3

With the sudden realization that his wings have returned, Lucifer returns to the LAPD to continue his work. During this season, Lucifer meets the human embodiment of the immortal Cain (played by Smallville's Tom Welling) who becomes the new lieutenant at the LAPD with a frenemy sort of relationship with Lucifer and other demons like him. Other highlights include a male demon entering a female body, a bachelorette party gone wrong by one Maze (played by Lesley-Ann Brandt) and Ella and other things too. As the initial final season before its move to Netflix, it has another clear antagonist, but for a large proportion of the series we don't really know if this villain is the main one. Plus giving Lucifer his wings adds a bit of depth to his character making him out that he is more insecure than we realize. Yeah, another great season. 9/10

Season 4

So interestingly, the show runners always wanted to continue the series even though it was cancelled on Fox and the movement known as #SaveLucifer made Warner Bros. convinced that there was an audience for the show and started selling it to places until Netflix decided to find a place for it on their platform. Then came this much shorter series which until recently was known to be the penultimate series. Chloe starts to question about Lucifer when the truth of what he is finally comes to light. While that is happening, the love triangle between Linda, Maze and Amenadiel has a big change, Dan enters a depression when the body known as Charlotte that Lucifer's mum was in for a while, finally dies for good. And some other things occur too. Despite being a much shorter series, it's still good. Lots of character development, plenty of surprises and twists and me convinced that Netflix should have been the home for the show all along. 9/10

So its alright as a series so far. It may borrow heavily from similar shows like it, but it has its own thing and does get better as time goes on. Here's hoping that the next series is just as good or better than what we have had so far and I hope its not the last. 9/10