Lucifer 2016
“It's good to be bad.”
What is Lucifer?
Lucifer is an American urban fantasy television series developed by Tom Kapinos that premiered on January 25, 2016, and concluded on September 10, 2021. The show features Tom Ellis as Lucifer Morningstar, an alternate version of the DC Comics character created by Neil Gaiman, Sam Kieth, and Mike Dringenberg.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2016
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 93
- Runtime
- 45 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 25, 2016
- Last aired
- Sep 10, 2021
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- FOX, Netflix
- Genres
- Crime, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Updated
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Overview
Lucifer is an American urban fantasy television series developed by Tom Kapinos that premiered on January 25, 2016, and concluded on September 10, 2021. The show features Tom Ellis as Lucifer Morningstar, an alternate version of the DC Comics character created by Neil Gaiman, Sam Kieth, and Mike Dringenberg. Bored and unhappy as the Lord of Hell, Lucifer abandons his throne to settle in Los Angeles, where he operates a nightclub and seeks to better understand humanity. His life undergoes significant changes when he becomes a consultant for the Los Angeles Police Department, teaming up with detective Chloe Decker to investigate crimes. As he navigates his new existence on Earth, he faces the ongoing threat that the worst of humanity could escape the underworld. The series also features cast members Lauren German, Kevin Alejandro, and D.B. Woodside. The show is available to stream on Netflix and can be purchased through various digital platforms and physical media retailers.
Should you watch it?
“The Devil abandons Hell to solve crimes in LA alongside a detective.”
- charming lead performance
- unique take on supernatural crime
- strong character chemistry
- slow pacing in early seasons
- procedural format can feel repetitive
you enjoy supernatural twists on police procedurals with charismatic leads.
Suitable for adults; blends dark themes with humor and romance.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Pilot Jan 25, 2016
- E2 Lucifer, Stay. Good Devil. Feb 1, 2016
- E3 The Would-Be Prince of Darkness Feb 8, 2016
- E4 Manly Whatnots Feb 15, 2016
- E5 Sweet Kicks Feb 22, 2016
- E6 Favorite Son Feb 29, 2016
- E7 Wingman Mar 7, 2016
- E8 Et Tu, Doctor? Mar 14, 2016
- E9 A Priest Walks Into A Bar Mar 21, 2016
- E10 Pops Mar 28, 2016
- E11 St. Lucifer Apr 11, 2016
- E12 #TeamLucifer Apr 18, 2016
- E13 Take Me Back To Hell Apr 25, 2016
Season 2 · 18 episodes
- E1 Everything's Coming Up Lucifer Sep 19, 2016
- E2 Liar, Liar, Slutty Dress on Fire Oct 3, 2016
- E3 Sin-Eater Oct 10, 2016
- E4 Lady Parts Oct 17, 2016
- E5 Weaponizer Oct 24, 2016
- E6 Monster Oct 31, 2016
- E7 My Little Monkey Nov 7, 2016
- E8 Trip to Stabby Town Nov 14, 2016
- E9 Homewrecker Nov 21, 2016
- E10 Quid Pro Ho Nov 28, 2016
- E11 Stewardess Interruptus Jan 16, 2017
- E12 Love Handles Jan 23, 2017
- E13 A Good Day to Die Jan 30, 2017
- E14 Candy Morningstar May 1, 2017
- E15 Deceptive Little Parasite May 8, 2017
- E16 God Johnson May 15, 2017
- E17 Sympathy for the Goddess May 22, 2017
- E18 The Good, the Bad and the Crispy May 29, 2017
Season 3 · 26 episodes
- E1 They're Back, Aren't They? Oct 2, 2017
- E2 The One with the Baby Carrot Oct 9, 2017
- E3 Mr. and Mrs. Mazikeen Smith Oct 16, 2017
- E4 What Would Lucifer Do? Oct 23, 2017
- E5 Welcome Back, Charlotte Richards Oct 30, 2017
- E6 Vegas with Some Radish Nov 6, 2017
- E7 Off the Record Nov 13, 2017
- E8 Chloe Does Lucifer Nov 20, 2017
- E9 The Sinnerman Dec 4, 2017
- E10 The Sin Bin Dec 11, 2017
- E11 City of Angels? Jan 1, 2018
- E12 All About Her Jan 22, 2018
- E13 Til Death Do Us Part Jan 29, 2018
- E14 My Brother's Keeper Feb 5, 2018
- E15 High School Poppycock Feb 26, 2018
- E16 Infernal Guinea Pig Mar 5, 2018
- E17 Let Pinhead Sing! Mar 12, 2018
- E18 The Last Heartbreak Mar 19, 2018
- E19 Orange Is the New Maze Mar 26, 2018
- E20 The Angel of San Bernardino Apr 16, 2018
- E21 Anything Pierce Can Do I Can Do Better Apr 23, 2018
- E22 All Hands on Decker Apr 30, 2018
- E23 Quintessential Deckerstar May 7, 2018
- E24 A Devil of My Word May 14, 2018
- E25 Boo Normal May 28, 2018
- E26 Once Upon a Time May 28, 2018
Season 4 · 10 episodes
- E1 Everything's Okay May 8, 2019
- E2 Somebody's Been Reading Dante's Inferno May 8, 2019
- E3 O, Ye of Little Faith, Father May 8, 2019
- E4 All About Eve May 8, 2019
- E5 Expire Erect May 8, 2019
- E6 Orgy Pants to Work May 8, 2019
- E7 Devil Is as Devil Does May 8, 2019
- E8 Super Bad Boyfriend May 8, 2019
- E9 Save Lucifer May 8, 2019
- E10 Who's da New King of Hell? May 8, 2019
Season 5 · 16 episodes
- E1 Really Sad Devil Guy Aug 21, 2020
- E2 Lucifer! Lucifer! Lucifer! Aug 21, 2020
- E3 ¡Diablo! Aug 21, 2020
- E4 It Never Ends Well for the Chicken Aug 21, 2020
- E5 Detective Amenadiel Aug 21, 2020
- E6 BlueBallz Aug 21, 2020
- E7 Our Mojo Aug 21, 2020
- E8 Spoiler Alert Aug 21, 2020
- E9 Family Dinner May 28, 2021
- E10 Bloody Celestial Karaoke Jam May 28, 2021
- E11 Resting Devil Face May 28, 2021
- E12 Daniel Espinoza: Naked and Afraid May 28, 2021
- E13 A Little Harmless Stalking May 28, 2021
- E14 Nothing Lasts Forever May 28, 2021
- E15 Is This Really How It’s Going to End?! May 28, 2021
- E16 A Chance at a Happy Ending May 28, 2021
Frequently asked questions
Is Lucifer based on the comic books?
Yes, it's loosely based on the DC Comics character from The Sandman.
Where does the show take place?
Mostly in Los Angeles, where Lucifer runs a nightclub.
Who plays Lucifer?
Tom Ellis portrays the titular character.
Is it scary or gory?
No, it focuses more on crime drama and character interactions.
Does it have a lot of religious content?
It references biblical concepts but is more irreverent than preachy.