Lucifer: A Devilishly Good Time
add_circle Pros
- The soundtrack is incredibly well-chosen, setting the tone for each episode perfectly.
- Tom Ellis is absolutely captivating as Lucifer Morningstar - his charm and charisma are infectious.
- The show's got a great sense of style, with a perfect blend of glamour and grit.
- The black humor is spot on, often leaving me laughing out loud.
- The supporting cast is excellent, with standout performances from Lauren German and Lesley-Ann Brandt.
remove_circle Cons
- The show's concept is a bit predictable, and the plot twists aren't always surprising.
- The pacing can be a bit slow at times, making it feel like the show's dragging its feet.
- Mary Sue is a bit of a letdown - she's not as well-developed as the rest of the cast.
- The show's got a bit of a problem with its female characters, with some feeling more like caricatures than fully fleshed-out people.
- The plot can be a bit convoluted at times, making it hard to keep track of what's going on.
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Editor's Summary
I gotta say, I was blown away by Lucifer - a show that's got it all: style, substance, and a healthy dose of black humor. The soundtrack is expertly curated, and Tom Ellis brings the perfect blend of charm and charisma to the title role. But be warned, the show's not without its flaws.
Specifications
I've got to give a shoutout to my friend who recommended this show - I was browsing through my Aircast with the thought 'what's next?' when I stumbled upon this gem and was blown away by its high rating. I decided to chime in with my two cents.
📺INFO:
Release Date: January 25, 2016
Genre: Fantasy, Drama, Crime
Country: USA
Directors: Nathan Hope, Egidio Coccimiglio, Louis Shaw Milito
Music: Jeff Russo, Marco Beltrami, Ben Decter, Dennis Smith
Cast: Tom Ellis, Lauren German, Lesley-Ann Brandt, D.B. Woodside, Rachael Harris, Kevin Alejandro, Scarlett Estevez, Aimee Garcia, Tricia Helfer, Tom Welling
📺 ABOUT THE SHOW:
So, if you want the short version without getting into the nitty-gritty, the show's about Lucifer Morningstar, aka the Devil, who's bored out of his mind and decides to open up a nightclub in modern-day LA called 'Lux'. He's charming, charismatic, and devilishly good-looking, and he's living his best life - wine, women, and music.
And, of course, he's also got a therapist on the side to work through his daddy issues - yeah, that's right, the dude's got a beef with God himself.
But, as fate would have it, he meets a human cop named Chloe who's immune to his charms, and they team up to solve crimes in the City of Angels.
📺 WHAT I LOVED:
VisualsThe show's got some amazing visuals - dark, moody, and luxurious, with plenty of LA scenery, nightlife, and some seriously gorgeous women, cars, and interiors.
SoundtracksLet's talk about the music - it's top-notch, perfectly curated: stylish, upbeat, just the right amount of over-the-top and meaningful.
Humor
The humor's pretty good, too - it's dark, edgy, and based on human weaknesses, the eccentricities of the main character, and the fact that nobody believes the Devil is, well, the Devil. But by the end of the first season, it starts to get a bit old.
Some semblance of meaning
This gave me hope, along with the humor and the beautiful visuals, that this show was going to be something special.
For the first 2-3 seasons, it actually held onto some semblance of meaning, which can be summed up in one sentence: 'The Devil isn't evil, people are. They're the ones making the choices.'
And there were even some shallow but decent psychological and philosophical discussions.
The charm of 'The Dark Side'
Lucifer and his sidekick Maze are absolutely charming and natural in their roles. They're suave, sexy, strong, and funny. I had a blast watching them on screen.
The lovestruck Devil
Девочкам такое нравится 😊 Еще бы, ведь можно себя ассоциировать с героиней, и представить, что это за тобой ухлестывает такой сверхъестественный красавчик-богатей.
📺ЧТО МОЖЕТ ОТТОЛКНУТЬ?
Сериал я этот смотрела с момента выхода, т.е. с далекого 2016го. Первые сезоны мне даже понравились 😊 Но уже после третьего я смотрела только урывки в тик токе, либо на скорости 1,5 пока занималась своими делами, либо когда приходила к подруге (ей очень он нравился). И сейчас расскажу почему:
Это - любовный сериал с одним главным вопросом на повестке
Ждете хорошей детективной линии?Ждете, чтобы показали сложные характеры или Адские пучины? И не ждите. По факту тут одна идея "Как же будут развиваться отношения Хлои и Люцифера?" и на ней строится весь сериал 😊
Нет, серьезно, больше в нем нет ничего: на вполне бодрую детективную линию забьют уже к середине 3его сезона, на развитие характеров и логичность поступков других персонажей примерно тогда же, актерская игра все хуже и хуже. А уж концовка...это вообще тушите свет, такой прием уже даже на фикбуке считается дурным тоном.
Да, в каждом сезоне завозят нового "злодея" и новую "страшную угрозу", но в общем-то всему этому не уделяется должного внимания, по сравнению с тем, сколько хронометража герои обсасывают очередную ссору Хлои и Люци 😊
Такое ощущение, что все эти сложные ситуации, гибели персонажей, драмы и трагедии нужно только ради очередного препятствия для героев на пути друг к другу.
Клишированность до убогости
Даже историю любви можно вывести и сделать интересной благодаря годной игре актеров, хорошему сценарию и интересному "фоновому сюжету". К сожалению, со вторым и третьим у Люци серьезные проблемы...
В сериале клише на клише и клишированностью погоняет 😊 Господи, сюжет настолько банален, что похож на фанфик за авторством младшеклассницы либо на тот самый любовный роман в мягкой обложке:
I've gotta say, Lucifer is a total megastar, megahunk, megabeautiful, megasweet, and supernatural being who falls head over heels for yet another 'plain and ordinary, but uniquely special' girl. He starts helping and taking care of her in every way, but she just keeps rejecting him for no apparent reason. How many times have we seen this exact scenario play out?
Everything else around him and all the other characters are just background noise. The whole show revolves around the love story, and it becomes more and more obvious as the seasons go on. So, we're stuck watching this slow burn for all 5 seasons...
Trust me, this show is packed with so many clichés and predictable plot twists that it's like a never-ending rollercoaster. Plus, the detective storyline is a total snooze fest.
The boring detective plotAs we've established, this show isn't about solving mysteries and uncovering secrets. But even here, the predictability is off the charts. It's like they're trying to make it as obvious as possible who the culprit is, with no surprises in sight.
The love duet dynamics
And then there's her. 😊 Yeah, it's another tired trope: the girl who's been through a tough life, looks unassuming, and is just a 'good girl' who needs a rich and charming guy to come along and save her. We've seen this a million times, especially in detective stories.
I personally never understood why Chloe was so obsessed with Lucifer. Maybe the writers realized that she's not exactly the kind of girl who can catch the Devil, so they came up with some mystical explanation and added some extra sappy drama to make it work. 😊
If I were to remake Lucifer, I'd focus on the investigation, add some humor with a deeper meaning, and give Lucifer a sidekick like Maze. At least that way, it wouldn't be so cringeworthy and predictable.
ActingUgh, the acting is just terrible, especially the actress playing Chloe. It seems like she thinks playing any emotion means raising an eyebrow, slightly opening her mouth, tilting her head, and staring at her opponent. Or, you know, just scrunching up her face like she just ate a lemon:
But Tom Ellis as Lucifer and Lesley-Ann Brandt as Maze are the only ones who bring any charm to the show.
Neflix is a total stinkerIt didn't take long to figure out that after season 3, Netflix swooped in and bought the rights to this show from FOX...And let me tell you, it's a total stinker. The show took a nosedive in every way, and all its flaws became glaringly obvious. You'll see what I mean if you decide to watch.
The original comic book series
Another gut punch and kick in the pants from this show for true fans...There's a great comic book series called Lucifer from DC Comics with the same idea: the Devil and his sidekick Maze live among humans in LA. The problem was, they had to introduce some left-field Chloe character and turn the smart, surreal world of the comic into a mess with sparkles?
So, having the original source material here is more of a minus...
📺 THE AFTERMATH
I don't know, even if you're looking for a mindless romp to fill your heart with 'beautiful' love like Twilight, you can find something better...The Lucifer show is actually the weakest thing they could've done with such a great source material like the graphic novel.
It's really a shame that such trash gets pushed to consumers - the show was supposed to be canceled, but fans started the #SaveLucifer hashtag and it got a conclusion.
Don't waste your time.
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Yours truly,
❤️
