Lucifer

The third season of Lucifer doesn’t bring any major changes, but it relies on what worked in the first two seasons: humor. Viewers will encounter a plethora of funny situations, possibly more than ever before. The familiar characters are once again full of energy, and I find it surprising how much I’ve grown attached to all of them; the casting is simply divine. With a generous dose of devilish charm, Tom Ellis continues to shine, convincing me of his incredible acting talent with just this one role. His British accent, supported by wonderfully crafted dialogue, creates an unforgettable combo. The story itself is above average, with the plotline involving the first murderer, Cain, being interesting, though I do have some reservations. For instance, Tom Welling’s acting didn’t convince me much. I’d probably rate it three stars (mainly due to the length, which occasionally felt like a Venezuelan soap opera), were it not for the brilliant finale (episodes 23 and 24) and possibly the best moment of the series, the ending of episode 20. Tom Ellis was truly impressive there. I give it a 7.5/10. (2020-07-28)

Let's all thank Netflix for taking on this series, because without their help, we probably wouldn’t have seen more seasons. The move to this streaming service has been incredibly beneficial for Lucifer. Over the past few years, I’ve really grown fond of the cast, especially Tom Ellis; I haven’t seen this actor anywhere else, so I appreciate him even more because he has demonstrated his undeniable qualities with just one role. The story surprised me the most, as it surpassed its previous seasons in quality... Of course, it also helped that the creators decided on only 10 episodes, so viewers don’t get bored; there are no episodes primarily aimed at stretching the plot, definitely not. The humor is spot-on, and everyone involved immersed themselves in their roles 110 percent. The final two episodes are also precise (Lucifer always saves the best for last), and the budget has increased significantly, so the CGI looks very good. In a few days, the fifth season awaits us, so hopefully, it won’t disappoint. For me, Season 4 gets an 8.5/10. (2020-08-08)

As I mentioned in my review of the eighth episode, I hoped for an improvement in the second half of the fifth season, and fortunately, that did happen. The introduction of God was top-notch; the episodes where this character was in the spotlight were among the best (the decision to become mortal was incredibly funny, and I genuinely laughed heartily at a few well-timed references). However, there were still quite a few filler episodes dealing with melodrama and other unnecessary fluff. I do appreciate it when Lucifer delves into emotions, but too much of it can be overwhelming. The final two episodes, though, elevated the series back to the level where it should ideally stay; this is the quality Lucifer we know! The final battle felt a bit rushed in my eyes, but as a viewer, you’ll get plenty of story twists. We’ll see how the creators wrap up this saga. Season five gets a cautious 7/10 from me. P.S.  Michael Graziadei felt criminally underused :( (2021-09-26)

The finale of the series is definitely the best of the first half of the fifth season. That had been the case up to this point anyway, but on the other hand, the melodramas of all the involved characters are driving me to madness. Everyone keeps crying and complaining to everyone around them, and honestly, I’m fed up with it. The eight episodes dragged on horribly; I hoped for more Michael, but he only appeared at the beginning to introduce himself and then at the end with his plan. Even though Lucifer knows his twin brother is a manipulator, he didn’t care at all in the middle part about where his "troublesome" brother was or what he was up to. I consider this a script failure. While the third season also stretches the storyline, the strong moments throughout make it clear that it’s a successful affair. Here, they’ve taken it to the extreme. Don’t get me wrong, it’s thankfully not a disaster; we still have the excellent Tom Ellis in the lead role (actually a dual role XD), who can entertain the audience with his jokes, but the current plotline is the first in this saga that hasn’t managed to captivate me. The fourth season is qualitatively miles away, not just visually (why did it seem like they significantly cut the budget?), but also in terms of ideas, with the ending being, in a word, DEVASTATING. Maybe the second half will save it. For now, it’s somewhere between 60 and 65%. (2020-09-20)

So, friends, Lucifer has unfortunately come to an end! This project has reached its conclusion! I must say, I’m really glad that such a light-hearted show found its way to so many viewers. Over the years, I’ve grown incredibly fond of the characters (and who wouldn’t, right?), and many of them have a special place in my heart. While the final season isn’t among the best, the last few episodes really shook me like a rag; I definitely didn’t expect such emotional manipulation :D Tom Ellis will forever remain that charismatic protagonist for me, and I hope he’ll be cast in more feature films in the future. The storyline with Dan was wrapped up in a way that leaves no dry eyes. The idea of introducing daughter Rory was a nice touch. It’s a bit of a letdown that there wasn’t a villain, so as a viewer, you don’t get any conflicts. But focusing on relationship drama paid off for the final season (the 10 episodes helped). The last five minutes ultimately convinced me to give it a fourth star. 7.5/10 (2021-10-03)