‘Lucifer’ is a Guilty Pleasure

Stumbled upon ‘Lucifer’ while watching late night television and haven’t looked back since?

Unsurprising. Protagonist Lucifer Morningstar (played by Tom Ellis) extracts every human’s desires by simply wooing them with words, which is the basis of his many powers, and it’s not all that odd if this show has become your secret desire.

Imagine how difficult it would be to explain how much you like the show to friends and family, especially the religious buffs? You can almost hear your grandmother’s harsh voice in your ears saying: “ototi ngini?! (you’re saying what?!)” once you show her what you’re watching. Rather don’t.

Many people may not always talk about the show, but it has pretty high ratings according to the Internet Movie Database (IMDb). It’s interesting to note that most of our lives, we have been told how dark and depressing hell is – with the horned ‘Son of the Morning’ holding his pitchfork as flames consume everything around him. This show contrasts that image.

There’s no doubt that the show’s name is not the most appealing in the world and it’s mostly that guilty twinge in you that wants to give it a chance. And once you do, you’ll be quite baffled by what goes on.

Right from episode one, the Lucifer the show depicts is oddly someone who does not find pleasure in other people’s pain, hence his ‘retirement’ from hell.

Nonetheless, it all begins in season one when a dear friend of his is mercilessly killed in a drive-by shooting and he attempts to solve the murder himself. Eventually, he comes across detective Chloe Decker (played by Lauren German) who is immune to his ‘irresistible’ and devillish charms. Together, they become a crime-fighting duo, which is ironic, because Lucifer wants to become a hero, even if he uses unconventional methods to get what he wants, with Decker by his side. However, his brothers call on him to reign supreme in hell once again and punish the ‘puny humans’ he so carelessly cares for.

So where does his loyalty lie, despite his need to expose sinners in public and create uncomfortable situations all year round? At the end of season one, we saw that Lucifer was rescued by his brother Amenadiel to assist with his dark duties, since his humanity dial is on high, and strikes a deal with the Most High, promising to recapture his mother. Yep, surprise. Lucifer has a mother who broke out of hell. And in season two, we understand more about their shaky bond.

It’s odd – watching the devil fight crime and ‘upsetting the natural balance’ with Amenadiel constantly pushing him to the dark side, and Lucifer’s tendency of avoiding a deadly tip of the worldly scale.

This battle provides the supernatural element the show needs, instead of being packed in a pile of police dramas we’re already accustomed to. Not quite ‘Supernatural’, ‘Lucifer’ brings its own truths and Biblical tales, with a twist. Not that any are supposed to be believed, though.

Curious to know what happens in season two? Well, the relationship between Decker and Lucifer will be carefully reevaluated, all while Decker’s past concerning the death of her father will be revealed. Also, Dr Linda’s world will completely be turned around after she witnesses something that will make her question her existence and mythology.

The show promises to deliver eerie secrets with each episode and it’s about to get weird.

If you’re curious to know what a human version of Lucifer is presumed to look like, this series could be for you. Just be warned, you might find a liking to the sarcastic protagonist. The devil may not wear Prada in this instance, but he sure as hell is British.

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