Lucifer:
The Complete Series
review by Drusilla Blakey
For years the CW was the place to go for DC live action with their wide range of shows including The Flash, Arrow, Blac Lightning, Batwoman and Legends of Tomorrow. In 2016 a different DC character hit the small screen, this time on FOX in the series Lucifer. The series wasn’t directly connected to the rest of the DC line-up with the exception of a cameo from Lucifer in the Crisis on Infinite Earths crossover event. The series ran for 6 seasons and now it’s coming home in one complete collection.
Lucifer follows Lucifer Morningstar, bored from his sulking life in hell, comes to live in Los Angeles. While there, he helps humanity with its mysteries through his experience and telepathic abilities to bring people's deepest desires and thoughts out of them. While meeting with a Detective in his nightclub, a shootout involving him and the Detective leads him to become an LAPD consultant who tries to punish people for their crimes through law and justice.
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I’d always wanted to watch Lucifer when it originally aired, but the timing never worked out. With the full series now available, it finally felt like the perfect moment to dive in and I’m so glad I did.
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One of the biggest highlights for me was Tom Ellis’ portrayal of the devil. He brings this irresistible blend of charm, mischief, and wounded pride to the character. He’s devilish and a bit of a fiend, but never without reason. Ellis plays Lucifer as someone who genuinely believes he’s been wronged by God. He feels misunderstood, unfairly blamed, and turned into the ultimate scapegoat for humanity’s choices. That complexity makes him magnetic to
watch and throughout the series I'm like "wow, Lucifer is surprisingly human."
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And let’s be honest: the devil has never looked so good. The suits alone deserve their own credit line. The show leans into Lucifer’s temptations: money, fame, women, indulgence, and Ellis wears it all with effortless style. He embodies temptation in every sense, yet the show never lets that overshadow his emotional depth.
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Lauren German, who many will recognize from Chicago Fire, is outstanding as Chloe Decker. She brings a grounded strength and sincerity to the role that perfectly balances Lucifer’s chaos. She’s the only one who can truly “tame” the devil, not by force, but by simply being herself. Their dynamic is the emotional core of the series. His love for her becomes the one thing that makes him vulnerable, and that vulnerability is what makes him feel real. It’s a reminder that love exposes all of us, even the devil.
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Watching Lucifer learn to navigate real relationships, especially with Trixie, despite his initial dislike for children, adds warmth and humor. Those moments show him slowly becoming more human, often in spite of himself. I mean, he learns to like Monopoly for her.
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I also loved seeing familiar faces throughout the series. Kevin Alejandro, D.B. Woodside, Aimee Garcia, and Rachael Harris each bring something special to the ensemble. Their chemistry with Ellis, and with each other, creates a world that feels lived‑in and genuinely fun to return to.
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And as someone who loves cop‑crime dramas, the procedural backbone of the show was a huge bonus. The blend of crime‑solving, supernatural elements, humor, and emotional growth makes Lucifer a uniquely satisfying watch.
Overall, this series was absolutely worth the wait. Stylish, clever, heartfelt, and full of memorable performances. It’s a show that surprised me in all the best ways.
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In addition to all 96 episodes of all 6 seasons, this release offers up over 3 hours of special features. Witness a different kind of devilish hero with Lucifer: The Complete Series available now from Waner Bros Home Entertainment.