Lucifer

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Season 1
Season #: 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Metascore
49

Mixed or average reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 24
  3. Negative: 5 out of 24
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Critic Reviews

  1. Reason.com
    Reviewed by: Glenn Garvin
    Jan 22, 2016
    85
    An oddly enticing pastiche of rom-com, buddy-cop procedural, and renegade theology.
  2. Boston Herald
    Reviewed by: Mark A. Perigard
    Jan 25, 2016
    83
    Ellis is a good choice as the season’s biggest anti-hero, deftly playing sarcasm as well as the occasional pathos. As it gets rolling, Lucifer poses some theology-class-worthy questions about the nature of redemption, damnation and duty.
  3. Uncle Barky
    Reviewed by: Ed Bark
    Jan 22, 2016
    67
    There are ample interesting ingredients here. But two subsequent episodes--Fox for some reason hasn’t provided the second one--are comparably hit and miss.
  5. St. Louis Post-Dispatch
    Reviewed by: Gail Pennington
    Jan 25, 2016
    63
    Lucifer is the most accessible [of the twoshows--the other being Syfy's "The Magicians"], mostly because it feels as if we've already seen it before. And we have, one way or another; "Lucifer" feels a bit as if Syfy's fallen-angel drama "Dominion" mated with ABC's "Castle."

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#9 Most Discussed TV Season of 2016
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#42 Most Shared TV Season of 2016

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User Score
7.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 475 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 352 out of 475
  2. Mixed: 42 out of 475
  3. Negative: 81 out of 475
  1. MrWizerd
    Jan 26, 2016
    10
    I really enjoyed this show it was fast and fun and the two main actors look to have great chemistry, and an overall story arc the works toI really enjoyed this show it was fast and fun and the two main actors look to have great chemistry, and an overall story arc the works to you're the episodes together which many cop dramas lack.… Full Review »
  2. gmonster320
    Jan 30, 2016
    5
    "Fox's" latest new offering premiered this week. "Lucifer" is based on a DC Comics character. Lucifer Morningstar wants to take a break from"Fox's" latest new offering premiered this week. "Lucifer" is based on a DC Comics character. Lucifer Morningstar wants to take a break from Hell. Where does the Devil go when he needs a little R&R? Why Los Angeles of course. Off he zips is his sporty car, tailored suit, and British accent. Incidentally, I had always suspected Satan was from across the pond.

    Beelzebub hangs out at his swanky nightclub Vox. He seems like a surprisingly nice guy (for being Evil Incarnate and all). Big D has a soft spot for a girl (Delilah) who is shot in his arms. Have no fear. Morningstar is now on the case.

    On a side note, the Devil's dad (I'm envisioning Harvey Keitel in "Little Nicky") wants him home. Angel Amenadiel will escort Luc back. Amen has some big black wings. Too bad we couldnt see more of him. The Prince of Darkness has retired though. He doesnt plan to return anytime soon.

    One of Lucifer's powers (I assume there are many) is getting humans to reveal their deepest fantasies. For some reason this doesnt work on LAPD Detective Chloe Decker though. He's intrigued. She arrests him for being a creeper. Of course she has to stop at her daughter's school on the way to the police station. The Prince of Darkness has a way with children (even though he despises them). Trixie and he become fast friends. Off Lucifer goes to help Chloe solve crimes. What I thought was going to be a horror show has now turned into a cop procedural/possible romcom.

    "Lucifer" isnt a completely terrible show. It's just not my cup of tea. I wrongly assumed it would be a horror series (since it's about the Devil and all). This offering seems better suited for the light fluff of the "CW" channel. Do we really need another cop show on TV? I think not. And why would Satan waste his time solving crimes? I'm sure he already know who committed them in the first place. Tom Ellis is super charming as Lucifer. He gives the role his all. Lauren German is also appealing as Chloe. There just isn't enough here to keep me coming back though.    … Full Review »
  3. EludiumQ36
    Jan 26, 2016
    0
    O-M-G, they've made a tv show starring Lucifer, King of Darkness, Lord of Hell. But that's exactly where the excitement ends. Because what FoxO-M-G, they've made a tv show starring Lucifer, King of Darkness, Lord of Hell. But that's exactly where the excitement ends. Because what Fox has wrought here is NOT an abomination of evil but rather against evil! The character of Lucifer is portrayed as a shallow, skirt chasing Euro-douche jerk including beard-stubble who rather than embracing death/murder seeks to right wrongs in the pursuit of justice! WTF?! I kid you not. And instead of weaving webs of lies and deceit he draws truth out of people that would have any self-respecting Star Wars fan pitching their remote. This Lucifer has more in common with Wonder Woman and her Golden Lasso than any attribute of Satan. This the worst possible implementation of a show called "Lucifer" that's conceivable. If this affront to television entertainment makes it to its third episode that would be the most ironic of miracles. This show is the very defintion of horrible.… Full Review »
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