Lucifer: The Complete First Season

I started watching Lucifer late last summer on Hulu and enjoyed it so much I binge watched the first seven episodes in one sitting, then saw the last six the following night, and then ordered it on Blu Ray here on Amazon. It was not what I expected at all: a handsome, dashing, somewhat charming, often witty Lucifer trying to understand what his new emotions mean - often with funny results - as he becomes fascinated with helping a lovely LAPD homicide detective Chloe Decker, who is immune to Lucifer's usually very persuasive immortal charms, solve her cases to ensure the wicked topside here on earth get punished. He is also fascinated as to why Decker can resist him and why he appears to becoming mortal at times. He keeps dealing with his angelic brother Amenadiel, who is determined to get him back to Hell even if he has to become a villain to try to accomplish it. Lucifer tells everyone who he is but, of course, no one believes him. Lucifer also protests that humanity has things wrong about him: that he never wanted to hurt anyone, only in Hell was he a punisher of the evil human sent there, that he never came topside to influence anyone to commit bad deeds, which is why he now enjoys helping Decker go after criminals. He laments his father's - the Almighty's - extreme punishment of him when he rebelled ions ago and then was left to rot as Lord of Hell for eternity. The show is very loosely based on the D.C. Comics Lucifer - mostly inspired by it - but wants to focus on Lucifer interaction in the mortal world of Los Angeles where he now r sides as a playboy and very successful night club owner: Lux. The theme of the show is whether he's redeemable, can he eventually become angelic again (early in the first season it's revealed he had his angel wings cut off right after arriving in LA five years earlier in dramatic rebellion or rejection of his former life), does he even want to, etc. British actor Tom Ellison nails it in the title role (his parents and some close relatives are Baptist ministers who are fine with this) as he displays a wide range of emotions as Lucifer grows and learns about his newly found emotions and tries to understand humanity, but is often baffled by it. The whole cast is very good and usually makes the show work even on weaker episodes. This is not a heavy, dark show despite the weekly homicide case or who Lucifer used to be. There are always humorous situations and some witty dialogue in each episode. Lucifer has layers which get peeled back as the show progresses. (The 18 episode second season is even stronger than the first as Lucifer's mother escaped from Hell and is determined to return to Heaven with Lucifer, who doesn't want to go, and his brother. Season 2 will be out on DVD and Blu-Ray in August 2017.) But the 13 episode first season really sets things up nicely and shows Lucifer is more his own man. This version of Lucifer is very loosely based (mostly inspired by) on the DC comic character who appears in the Sandman and Lucifer comics. Again, the show has a surprising amount of humor in most episodes which is why Fox network labels it as a comedy drama.

Lucifer Morningstar has grown tired of “playing a part in his father’s play” and left hell to “vacation” in the mortal world. Now amusingly set up in the City of Angels as the owner of an exclusive nightclub, his adventures of indulgence are about to be interrupted by a callback to his old duties: a murderer needs to be punished. Lucifer starts with the general idea of the DC comic of the same name and immediately breaks off into different territory. While it’s debatable if a more “faithful” adaptation would have been suitable and/or better for a tv series, what’s here works surprisingly well. Tom Ellis is a delightfully playful Lucifer, which anchors the show excellently. He’s charismatic and a horrible influence at the same time and wrapped up in a thoroughly amusing bundle, but still conveys a curiosity and internal conflict that shows room for growth. And of course equally important to the part is his phenomenal ability to really channel anger, rage, and a dangerous edge convincingly when needed. The writers balance Lucifer’s unusual partnership with a local homicide detective and the associated crime of the week structure with a strong overarching story that shows real character development and intrigue over the course of the season. The mythology is carefully built and slowly revealed in bits and pieces. Lucifer is given depth of character, along with legitimate gripes with his former life that underlie his issues and actions, that adds layers and plenty of themes and dilemmas for the viewer to get caught up in to the show. Like the approach, the series’ success is two-fold. The individual episodes stand well as isolated stories, providing decent mysteries and reasonably accessible points of introduction. But beyond that is an amazing cast inhabiting compelling characters caught in the ripple effects of Lucifer’s actions and their consequences. The acting, atmosphere, and little dramatic touches combine to make the first season of Lucifer an engaging journey that feels complete yet ends with a big development that will no doubt echo through season 2. This certainly is not the Vertigo comic of the same name, but anyone willing to go along in the direction this series takes the same core concept will find a dark, intriguing, and yes, entertaining journey. This show features the devil himself consider his morality, which is a philosophical avenue well worth exploring.

This is a series which is depressing at times but it also helps to sort out our own beliefs about sin and the devil, as well as God and angels. When Lucifer rails against the silly interpretations of the devil and the fact that we blame him for our own bad behavior, it is very funny. It is also very human to blame others for mistakes we make and sins we commit and the devil is as good as any other to blame so that we don't have to take responsibility. But this series is not always a comedy - all the emotions have their part to play in the stories. Which leads me to Lucifer's therapist. I am a therapist myself and of course the code of ethics of counselors and therapists would not allow some of her behavior and she would lose her license. However, her actual work in sessions with Lucifer is very good, leading me to suspect that the writer has been to therapy or has a consultant who is a good counselor. And so I love the therapist character and I like the fact that not only Lucifer but Maze, Amenadiel and even 'mom' have to talk to her at one time or another. I also love the fact that Lucifer cannot lie and so he tells everyone he is the devil and they don't believe him. I love the soul searching Lucifer does about his relationship with his father (the actor who eventually plays the 'father' is excellent - I'd like to see him show up again) since many of us question our relationship with God and whether God loves us. The story arc about Lucifer's mother, turns out to be thought-provoking too, although I don't think we have a goddess in the religious traditions that call the devil Lucifer. This 'Mom' is manipulative, pretty self-centered and you never can tell when she is lying or not, the real-life experience of some people with their mothers. But since this is a show that takes itself fairly lightly, we flow along with 'mom' as well as Amenadiel, a character I also like - someone who does the wrong thing to get the right thing done and then regrets it for the rest of his life. For me this show is not just a quirky police procedural, but a challenge to compare the writers' ideas with my own. So now I own the first two seasons and am looking forward to where the third will go.

Lucifer was a series that aired from 2016 to 2021, starting on FOX and finishing its run on Netflix after being canceled by Fox. It is mostly a case-of-the-week procedural show (especially early on) in which Lucifer Morningstar (played by Tom Ellis), the DC Universe's version of the Devil, abandons Hell for Los Angeles where he runs his own nightclub named Lux. He becomes a consultant to the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) working with Detective Chloe Decker (played by Chicago Fire's Lauren German), whom he becomes enthralled with. Lucifer uses his powers of persuasion to help Chole solve crimes, while his older brother, Amenadiel, played by Buffy's D. B. Woodside, and his demon confidant Mazikeen, played by Lesley-Ann Brandt, try to get Lucifer to return to Hell. The rest of the cast is rounded out by Kevin Alejandro who plays Chloe's ex-husband and current co-worker, Detective Daniel "Dan" Espinoza, Rachael Harris as Dr. Linda Martin, Lucifer's psychologist and occasional fling, and Scarlett Estevez who plays Beatrice "Trixie" Espinoza, Chloe and Dan's daughter, who befriends Lucifer and Mazikeen and steals nearly every scene she is in. As I said above, the show is pretty much a case-of-the-week crime drama, with a lot of snarky humor mixed in. It is not a superhero show per-se, but of course, Lucifer does have powers that he uses in a very morally ambiguous (at best) way. There are story arcs that play out over the course of the season, the big one being that Lucifer is trying to hide his real identity from Chole, and always close to getting caught for something illegal he is doing. The season ends on a quasi cliffhanger, definitely setting up what is to come in season two. For those who get the Blu-Ray, the show looks and sounds great in HD. The 13 episodes are spread across three discs, and there are a handful of extras. The extras include about six minutes worth of deleted scenes, a handful of very short character profiles, and a 13-minute portion of the 2015 Comic-Con panel. What was included was good, but there is not a ton of material. Overall, the show is very good. It is definitely not what I would call family-friendly as it definitely pushes the bounds with violence and sexual content that they could get away with on broadcast TV. While there are certainly religious themes in the show, it is more a buddy-cop procedural than a show with in-your-face religious dogma. It is well-written and very well-acted, and definitely worth checking out.

Hello Handsome Devil!!! Saw this first on local network TV. There were a few episode that I missed out on due to life. Love watching this Handsome Devil! Didn't know what to expect before watching the show. Now it is thrilling to watch and see how this is a light hearted comedy with many references to the guy upstairs - Or as this handsome devil refers to as Dad. Very entertaining! Was not happy when the season ended! Couldn't wait for the next season to begin. Also bought Season Two. That is just as entertaining. It is nice to be able to see all the shows uninterrupted by commercials, life or binge watching. Hmmm.. Hmmm... Tom Ellis is certainly a Tall Handsome Drink of Devilishness!!! I have to admit I am captivated by all of his expressions and one liners. Great Writers, Wardrobe, Makeup, Hair, and last but certainly not least - Casting! Love the special effects that make Lucifer even more devilish. Love Maz ! she is more of saint for being so committed to keeping Lucifer out of harms way. Hard to believe that she is a demon. Interesting turn of vulnerability when Lucifer is around Detective Decker. This is a great light hearted entertaining guilty pleasure! Highly Recommend!!! Can't wait to see Season Three. I would be so star struck if I met Lucifer (Tom Ellis) in person!!! Such a handsome fella!!!! He is to our eyes what Chocolate is to our tongues. Yummmy!!!

“Lucifer: The Complete First Season” collects all 13 episodes of the first season of “Lucifer” as they aired on Fox. The series loosely adapts the character who first appeared in Neil Gaiman, Sam Keith, and Mike Dringenberg’s “The Sandman” comics before getting his own spin-off. In order to ground the series for viewers of network television, it adapts the Biblical mythology while framing the show as a police procedural in which Lucifer (Tom Ellis) helps Detective Chloe Decker (Lauren German) to solve mysteries. Rounding out the cast are Lucifer’s brother Amenadiel (D.B. Woodside) – an angel tasked with returning Lucifer to Hell – as well as Mazikeen (Lesley-Ann Brandt), a demon and member of the Lilim, Detective Daniel Espinoza (Kevin Alejandro), the estranged husband of Detective Decker, Trixie Espinoza (Scarlett Estevez), the daughter of Chloe and Dan, and Dr. Linda Martin (Rachael Harris), Lucifer’s psychotherapist. The main story of season one focuses on Lucifer partnering with the LAPD as a consultant, Chloe investigating a suspected dirty cop, Amenadiel and Mazikeen trying to convince Lucifer to return to Hell for their own reasons, and Lucifer working with Dr. Linda to find his place on Earth. He uses his supernatural abilities to assist in investigations. In a fun nod to the comics, a cult member says to Lucifer, “You’re supposed to be blonde,” to which Lucifer responds, “I know, I get that a lot.” In the original comics, Lucifer’s appearance was inspired by David Bowie’s blonde appearance. It may differ from the established comics, but it’s a lot of fun with some great heart.

"Lucifer" is, at first glance, a fresh concept for a television series. It's really not, however, but that doesn't take away from the fact it's a well-written series with some truly great characters, some interesting plots, and nice portrayals by the primary and secondary actors. First: The idea of the Devil mixing with humans has been done many times in the past. Any high school student who had to read "The Devil and Daniel Webster," for example, knows that. Any country music fan who ever listened to "The Devil Went Down to Georgia" knows it too. The writers who came up with the idea for "Lucifer" did take a nice approach to the main character in this series, however, by making him more human than many of the men and women he comes into contact with. I say that because Lucifer Morningstar, though a hedonist to the nth degree, actually seems to want to learn more about himself than most of the other characters in the series. That's a plus, in my opinion. The series is set in Los Angeles - the City of Angels (nice touch that) - and Lucifer owns a hot nightclub. He becomes interested in a homicide detective during a criminal investigation and from that point on the series resembles a host of "buddy" shows featuring the ongoing relationship between two seemingly disparate characters. (Think "Castle," as one example.) What makes "Lucifer" a very good series is not its uniqueness but the smart writing and the spot-on performances of the ensemble cast featuring Tom Ellis as the Devil and Laura German as Det. Chloe Decker. So, it's not a new concept but (and this is important) it's really well done and that makes it worth 5 stars in my opinion.

When my dark-fantasy fan friend suggested me to watch Lucifer, I first was reluctant, since I feared a violent and sick show with a cruel and immoral hero. I finally watched, and… how wrong I was, and what a wonderful surprise! I love Lucifer precisely because it is the exact opposite! For a show initially aired on a mainstream public network, it is the most enthralling thing I saw in years. The most brilliant concept and the best idea it was possible to ever have: the devil is good! Yes, you read it right, the devil is not evil, only people see him that way, and the celestial forces (angels, demons, God himself) want him to play this role, but that’s not who he is, and when one thinks about it, even if it’s a bit of a stretch for us Westerners raised in the Judeo-Christian tradition, one realizes that it makes a perfect sense: the devil can’t be evil, since his purpose is to punish evil! Doing it with the genuine kindness we can feel radiating from him makes him an actual righter of wrongs, concerned by the free-will and consent of humans and acutely aware of what is evil and what is only a mistake, what is well-deserved and what is undeserved. This sense of justice, mixed with his supernatural attractiveness and the high opinion of himself that he gets from it, make some kind of adorkable grown-up child, irritating and ill-mannered but terribly endearing, and obviously a rich and complex character. But probably never this sassy scoundrel would have become such an endearing hero if not portrayed by a real awesome actor. Tom Ellis is perfect in this role. Funny, charming, playful, able to scare or to show the most touching vulnerability within a simple look, as talented as he is handsome, with his singular face and dark eyes, he radiates an insane charm, which his delightful accent, his tall slender stature and his chic suits only emphasize. The devil is supposed to be tempting? Well this one definitely is… The blatant chemistry with his partner Lauren German makes the duo Lucifer and Chloe a real delight to watch: starting from bickering to come to a real bond, their relationship is constantly sexy, and when this first season ends, without anyone having seen anything coming, the devil is in love. That’s no coincidence if she makes him vulnerable! Through contact with her, he becomes the human he is inside and didn’t believe he could be. Beyond their police investigations, indeed, and even beyond the conspiracies of angels and supernatural beings behind Lucifer’s back, this is a show about what it is to be human. Yet a show that talks about what it is to be human is a show that moves, of course. we don't just laugh or feast our eyes on sexy scenes: this playful and sexy entertainment manages more than once to bring tears to one’s eyes… And, yes, it’s full of swear words, sex, jokes, puns, cheeky humor and vaudevillian situations, with a nice soundtrack. Sure, the first 2-3 episodes are not entirely satisfying in that they seem to stall regarding whether Lucifer is good or evil, evil turning to good or good mistakenly taken for evil, and the cop-show genre is probably not the most fitting to develop a tale about the devil, but whatever, this mix of biblical stuff and inner struggles of the characters does work! When it first aired, it was frankly a big breath of fresh air in the overly formatted universe of formula shows on public networks!

Pun intended...Can't get enough of Lucifer... So fricking hot!

¿Es mejor el libro o la película? ¿Es mejor el cómic original o la serie? Esa preguna nos la podemos hacer con American Gods, con Preacher o con ésta. Como verás... todas son de Neil Gayman o de Garth Eris, que son de lo mejor que hay en los últimos años en cómics oscuros. Para mí, el tono irónico y sarcástico que le dió Tom Ellis al personaje mejor mucho el dieño original del personaje de Sandman, que parecía aburrido en todas las viñetas. Y no digo que no sea una parte de su personalidad, digo que ver 24 páginas de alguien aburrido frente a cualquier evento cósmico destructivo es... aburrido. Lo que pasa es que aquí no tendría que criticar el cómic o la serie, sino esta distribución en DVD. Y es decente: viene con los idiomas y subtítulos necesarios para verlo bien en original, la caja es escrecha, para no ocupar mucho en la estantería y la calidad de imagen y sonido es buena, teniendo en cuenta que es DVD y no BluRay. Que, por cierto, la he buscado y no la encuentro en castellano. En inglés sí, pero no con el doblaje español. Algunos echarán de menos un disco de extras, que no lo tiene. Para mí no es un problema. Siempre están bien las anécdotas que cuentan, pero lo que debemos criticar es lo que hay y no lo que podría haber sido. Para mí está bien así y es recomendable.

Si vous aimez les VO anglaises pour avoir l'humor d'origine (car l'humour ne se traduit que difficilement), n'hésitez pas. Le service après vente de rarewavesUSA est irréprochable, et en français! Très contente. Petite mise en garde: ce DVD est en code régional USA&Canada... donc attention si vous n'avez que des lecteurs en code régional Europe.

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Llego en tiempo y sin problemas. Solo trae subtitulos en inglés, pero ya lo esperaba así. Se ve muy bien.