Lucifer removes his wings; Linda worries that Lucifer is neglecting his own well-being; Lucifer and Chloe must put their differences aside to solve a case that Lucifer has taken a sudden interest in; Detective Pierce’s past is revealed.

Lucifer continues its big picture story while it also gives us an interesting “who did it” that involves comedians and joke stealing. It’s a decent crime and there’s lots of twists and turns but that’s not the most entertaining aspect of it all.

The episode does a solid job of continuing the big picture story of puppet master out there that Lucifer’s looking for and that search also has to do with the new character Detective Pierce. I want to see more of what that’s about which is a good thing as the character wasn’t too likeable to start. I think there’s more there, but we’ll see where it’s taken.

But, the entertaining aspect of the episode is really Lucifer and the rest of the characters as they do some stand up and their usual quips. Detective Douche especially gets a bit of a spotlight and Ella is her usual energetic self. The cast of this show is really where it’s at and they’re able to take stories which in any other way would be rather boring and make them fun and something I look forward to.

There’s also some solid introspection about Lucifer himself and his newly returned wings. A mystery is turned into a character study of sorts and the episode ends in a way where we look to get the devilish Lucifer we like back. The season is a solid one so far with its two episodes and usual, it’s getting better with each one.

Overall Rating: 8.0

After waking up in the desert with his wings, Lucifer and Chloe try to figure out what happened to him; newcomer Lieutenant Marcus Pierce makes a poor impression due to his stern demeanor; Lucifer finds himself in another compromising situation.

Lucifer kicks off its third season picking up where the second left off. We left Lucifer in the desert with his wings returned. Who did it? Why did they do it? Why are his wings back? These look to be the big mystery of the season if the first episode is any indication.

The episode is the usual “who did it” when another body is discovered in the desert where Lucifer was dumped.

From there things weave around numerous plot threads like Lucifer having his wings back, his brother losing his, their mother taking off, and so much more. This is an episode whose goal is to set up what’s to come and it does that in a pretty solid way. There’s a couple of bumps here and there but as usual the episode flows well and keeps things entertaining. New elements like Lieutenant Marcus Pierce help expand the show and shift things a bit from its usual formula, though that’s stuck to pretty closely even with new elements.

As always, Tom Ellis steals the show with is portrayal of Lucifer and his delivery is what makes the show a must watch. When it comes to a cast and how well they work together, this is one of the best on television today.

This episode is a good one and does a solid job of setting things off for the season and makes it clear as to what we should expect. Lucifer keeps things interesting and always is able to give us something new while also sticking to what it does best.

Overall Rating: 7.95

After Charlotte accidentally charbroils a man to death in self-defense, Lucifer tries to hide it from Chloe; Maze goes looking for Charlotte and Amenadiel; Lucifer tries to find a permanent solution for the ticking time bomb he calls Mom.

Lucifer wraps up its shortened second season with an episode that excellently touches upon all of its plot threads really well and in a way that feels satisfying and at the same time ends things in a way that feels like it’ll be an interesting third season in quite a few ways.

I have no idea where to begin but the plot with heading back to Heaven, his mother, his mother being a lawyer, his mother burning someone, the sword, there’s just a hell of a lot packed in and it flows effortlessly. And, how things are resolved both makes sense and also leaves things open in a way for it all to come back in an epic way.

And what’s impressive is that it does all of that and still moves so many characters’ forward in each their own way. Maze and Amenadiel both stand out as these last couple of episodes feels like they have focused on the two of them and really moved them ahead in so many ways. Maze especially has advanced from just being the muscle of the team and instead she gets some depth.

Then there’s that ending… holy crap does that open up some questions and has me baffled as to where it’s going. While it feels similar to the beginning of this year, I’d imagine that’ll be addressed. Overall, a solid ending for the season that has me even more excited to see what happens next.

Overall Rating: 7.65

When the man who had the final piece of the Flaming Sword is murdered and the piece goes missing, Mom joins Chloe and Lucifer on the case to track down the killer. But when Lucifer gets sidelined, Maze recruits him to help save Dr. Linda’s endangered career and confronts him about the secrets he’s been keeping.

Lucifer is an interesting one in that the episode focuses on Lucifer’s actions in the last episode that have gotten Dr. Linda in trouble and puts her ability to practice at risk.

But, what I think is the most surprising thing about it all is this is a huge episode for Maze. Out of all of the characters, she’s the one who has grown the most in the series and we’ve seen that with her being a roommate, but this episode is where she stands up and stands out because of it. Part of that is because she goes from Lucifer’s enforcer to Linda’s protector in a way and we get the real sense that she enjoys being on Earth and wants to stay. It’s a massive change from the first season and been subtlely down over the seasons in a way that it doesn’t become apparent until here.

The rest of the episode revolves around trying to get the rest of the sword and that ties into the murder. It’s decent but not quite as entertaining as the past. The mystery around Lucifer’s mother is slightly revealed giving us a better idea as to what she’s hiding, but as a whole, this aspect is one of the weaker episodes.

This episode is the Maze show and she stands out from everyone in so many ways. An otherwise meh episode is made solid by her and she steals the show.

Overall Rating: 7.65

When a grisly murder takes place at an insane asylum, the prime suspect calls himself God (guest star Timothy Omundson). After realizing that this man could actually be his father, Lucifer struggles with his feelings towards him and tries to find the truth, all while trying to discover who the real killer is.

Lucifer meets his dad? This fun episode gives us a heavenly encounter that has Lucifer trying to figure out the truth about this “God” and also how to use it to his advantage to get back at his parents. In an episode that feels like One Flew From the Cuckoo’s Nest guest star Timothy Omundson steals the show which is saying something since Tom Ellis usually is heads and above everyone is charm and fun.

But the show’s humor and entertainment doesn’t just come from them. Ongoing jokes about “What if God Was One of Us?” keeps things lively and allows the rest of the cast to shine as well. Particularly fantastic are Chloe, Maz and Amenadiel… well the less said the better but threesomes and foursomes are joked about as Chloe attempts to solve the case. That itself is kind of blah and a little over the top, but everything else is utterly fantastic and brilliant.

What’s even better is how the show resolves and though I won’t go into detail it completely works, makes sense, and isn’t a gimmick. It feels natural in the puzzle that is this season and all makes sense even when dealing with God. I mean, to make that bit of over the top work is really impressive.

As usual, the series is its normal fun and the energy from the cast feels like it bleeds off the screen making me want to come back each week to see what’s next. The show also brilliantly is able to balance a meta-story with much more focused episodes involving procedural crimes and the various characters’ personalities. Lucifer continues to entertain and put a smile on my face like the little devil it is.

Overall Rating: 8.25

Lucifer must ignite the flaming sword when it’s found to be the only hope for the family returning home safely; a therapist and head of admissions at a prestigious private school turns up dead.

Lucifer delves into the relationship between Lucifer and Chloe after the last episode where it was revealed that Lucifer got “married.” That, added on top of his disappearing act, have made things a bit tense between the two of them.

Through the mystery of a murder (a decent case with some solid humor and twists and turns) the episode forces both Lucifer and Chloe to deal with their relationship and their positions. Part of that is with Chloe and her daughter and part of that is Lucifer and his father and mother. It gets things a bit back to the point of the series where Lucifer spent a lot of time on his psychiatrist’s couch. He does that here and comes to somewhat of a revelation.

There is some great humor here as Lucifer is tasked with making his sword flame up and the thought is he can do that through anger. So, Lucifer gets slapped, attacked, and more in some rather funny segments.

The episode is a good one in that it both focuses on the relationships between characters and the greater story including revealing Lucifer’s plan concerning his mother and father. It opens up a hell of a lot of questions and sets up some interesting things to come.

As always, the cast is fantastic and brings the episode together. It feels like they’re all having fun and due to that, we the viewers have fun. It’s one of the strongest aspects of the series and continues to bring me back week after week.

Overall Rating: 8.05