Lucifer T.V. Series (2016-2017)

Created by: Neil Gaiman, Sam Keith, Mike Dringenberger
Starring: Tom Ellis, Lauren German, Kevin Alejandro, D.B. Woodside, Leslie Ann Brandt, Scarlett Estevez, Rachel Harris
Dur: The first season has 13 episodes and the second season has 18, each of about 45 mins.
Genre: Crime-drama
Rating: 8/10

From the time I first saw the trailer of Lucifer I had been eagerly waiting to watch it. Without batting an eyelid I can solemnly promise that it was as good as the trailer said it would be. The story is fabulous and intriguing with interesting twists and turns. It builds up rather progressively and the drama and suspense keeps you on the edge of your seat. It is a show that encourages binge watching. If you’re not a fan of crime dramas you may not like it but I would recommend you watch it at least to see how the devil is portrayed. Honestly, I don’t think the devil gets any better than this. The manner in which Lucifer a.k.a. the devil is depicted is intriguing and novel. Many like myself have perhaps never even conceptualized him in this way.

Basically Lucifer resigns his high post as King of the underworld for a life of a human being. He creates a cosy life for himself in Los Angeles and is really enjoying his vacation until things begin to go awry in the netherworld and his celestial brother, Amenadiel, comes to force him back. As a subplot Lucifer gets entangled with the LAPD and develops as interest in detective Chloe Decker who seems to be the only human immune to his powers. Both these subplots tie up brilliantly to produce a fascinating story that will keep you glued to your screen. The acting is great but the script is even better. The humour is subtle and the emotions are well provoked.

Without a doubt this is one of the best serials I have ever witnessed and its addictive powers haven’t let go of me yet.  

See the trailers of Season 1 & 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4bF_quwNtw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpyVaZjg8yY

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