Hi everyone, it is me, your Feisty Indian Aunty who watched Lucifer on Netflix mainly because Satan was “eye candy.” (I did not realize when I clicked play that he also had a satanic face that matched his name.) I binged watched all the seasons (so far) because it was riveting. I was surprised, however, that the characters in the series didn’t actually believe that Lucifer was who he said he was. I mean, which parent would ever name their child “Lucifer?”
There were a lot of episodes to get through, and I thought that I would do a quick breakdown of my thoughts on a season by season basis which might hopefully inspire you to start watching this series. (Goggler isn’t giving me the space I need to do an episode-by-episode analysis.)
Alright, here we go.
There were quite a few insights I found in Season 1 of Lucifer. Who knew that Satan could get bored torturing people in Hell? Then again, it must have been torture for him trying to come up with and create new ways to make sinners miserable. He is also a “God” (of sorts), and even thought he’s been banished from both Heaven and Hell, it makes sense that the next best place for him to hang our would be Los Angeles. The city of Angels is a little bit of Heaven and a little bit of Hell.
I did have some questions though. Like where did he get all of that money to set up a nightclub of such enormous proportions? Why is he partnering with the LAPD (especially Detective Chloe Decker) and solving crimes? And why is the “father of lies and half-truths” so damn honest in this series?
Season 2 brought forth more characters including Amenadiel (the angel warrior who ends up being more human than a God), as well as Lucifer’s mother, and his other siblings who want him to return to Hell. You can see the visible changes in Lucifer’s character as he moves from being utterly selfish to being more kind and helpful to people around him. He begins to have feelings for Chloe and after losing his wings, and the trauma he goes through begins to change him. His encounters with humanity seemingly making him more human.
Season 3 is really all about the relationship between Lucifer and Chloe. He’s still helping her solve crimes (which really feels unnecessary at this point), but the heart of these episodes seem to be about the conflicting emotions that the Devil can have when he falls for a good human being. Can Satan change his ways? Can the Devil himself become a fundamentally caring individual? It’s a great philosophical question and one the show skirts around with great agility.
Season 4 turns the tables a little and shows us how difficult it can be for a human to love the Devil. (Despite the fact that all us humans have a tendency towards devilish things.) This is the season in which Lucifer finally shows Chloe his real persona. His transformation freaks her out, but all of that drama becomes secondary when demons invade Los Angeles and Lucifer has to save his city and everyone he loves.
Season 5 was the best yet. We get Lucifer’s twin brother Michael showing up and wanting to destroy him. And we get God wanting to retire. Does God ever retire? Season 5 was an interesting play on the lengths to which people in power would go to become the “primus inter pares.” What would you sacrifice to become number one? Your soul, your position, or your love? Will your sacrifice be worth your effort? Maybe?
This is a series that went places that I didn’t expect. Yes, there are a LOT of episodes in the first three seasons, and a lot of it can feel like filler, but all of the characters were so compelling and so much fun that I couldn’t help but stay for the ride. If you are looking for something long and meaty to keep you company throughout this lockdown, then I highly recommend Lucifer.
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