Lucifer Season 1 [Blu-ray]
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This really, really shouldn’t have worked. LUCIFER as a concept is too offbeat, too controversial, too sacrilegous. And to dredge up the nerd’s lament, it departs too liberally from its comic book roots. It is a *gasp* buddy cop crime procedural. But, oh my days, what fun it is! Contemplate this premise: What if the literal, biblical, honest-to-gosh Lucifer Morningstar, the Devil himself, after ages and ages of reigning in Hell, got bored and went on holiday? What if he went down to Los Angeles (suck it, Georgia) and opened a nightclub? And then what if he decided to partner with a cop to solve crimes?
Several things have to click in order to make this endeavor work. Most importantly, the guy playing Old Scratch has to have the chops. Well, English actor Tom Ellis is a find, although I’ve no doubt them Brits across the pond are familiar with his résumé. Ellis is effortless at being diabolically charming, and you cannot repudiate that playful gleam in his eyes. Most times, you and me tend to crap on those smarmy, obnoxious, dickish roles. Only, this time, those traits are warranted. Of course, the Devil would be smarmy and obnoxious and dickish and would say stuff like “I gave up an awesome foursome to be here.” Women love bad boys, and this guy is the ultimate bad boy.
LUCIFER is at its best when it gives Ellis room to ham it up. And yet you can’t sleep on Lauren German who I feel has crackling chemistry with Ellis. She grounds Ellis’ more grandiose take. She’s a striking presence and I simply love her character’s back story – because only in L.A., right? But there’s something about LAPD Detective Chloe Decker, gargantuan chip on her shoulder, pariah in her own department, that renders her immune to Lucifer’s infernal brand of persuasion. And this intrigues him.
They could’ve gone in any number of ways regarding tone. I’m so glad they stayed away from what’s morose and brooding and rolled instead with insouciant and irreverent. LUCIFER is TV-14 lecherous. It gleefully plays up its campiness. I love that Lucifer has no filter. He calls it like he sees it. He every time declares to the world that he’s the Lord of Hell and immortal. It’s just that no one believes him… at first. Much of the levity derives from his off-handed, often inappropriate observations.
It just has to make sure it doesn’t drown in dense mythology building. Whenever the narrative ventures into such territory, whenever Lucifer is tormented with existential angst, the show perceptibly bogs down. And I’m sorry but whenever the wrathful angel Amenadiel (D. B. Woodside) graces the screen, I can’t help but think, “Oh, hey, it’s Principal Wood from BUFFY.”
I wasn’t sure at first what to make of LUCIFER. But, some minutes into the pilot, once Lucifer began detecting, I settled in for a fun ride. Its subject matter will inevitably draw in controversy and dissension. But Fox has hit on something here. It’s a FUN show. It doesn’t take itself seriously. I think it’s got a good chance of sticking around. As long as it stays true to its premise: The Devil is a detective solving crimes.
Lastly, I badly need a copy of Hot Tub High School.
– H. Bala
Witty, clever and well-written, this show is fearless in poking fun at the human condition by using a “new to living among humanity” angel. Lucifer is like a fearless child who hasn’t learned the social cues yet, and speaks what is on his mind. Think of him as an “alien” who has come to Earth with just the barest knowledge about who and what we are. His comments can be way out in left field, or spot on. I enjoy watching his character grow and evolve (as well as all the other characters; what’s happening with Maze is wonderful). The chemistry among all the actors is very strong, and it is obvious that they are enjoying themselves in these roles. I highly recommend this show.
For those who refuse to watch the show because it is about “satan”, I can say this: this show is all about the redeeming and unconditional love of God for all His creations, be they human or angelic. Watching Lucifer begin to come to this realization is wonderful.- K. G. Holloway
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Actors: Tom Ellis, Lauren German, DB Woodside, Lesley-Ann Brandt, Kevin Alejandro
Format: Blu-ray
Language: English
Region: All Regions
Number of discs: 3
Rated: NR-Not Rated
Studio: Warner Archive Collection
DVD Release Date: August 23, 2016
Run Time: 560 minutes
ASIN: B01IAOHLEA
