One of television's most devilishly charming series on air currently is Fox's Lucifer, starring Tom Ellis as the wickedly good-looking and charismatic Lucifer Morningstar. The television series has been on air for three seasons so far and continues. On Camera with Kam gives Lucifer a five-star rating and highly recommends watching the series. However, before tuning in to the show, here is the basis of what is going on in case this particular story isn't suitable for your preferences.
WARNING: Potential spoilers involved.
Lucifer tells the story of the Devil himself, Lucifer Morningstar, after the fall from Heaven and his escape from Hell. Lucifer decides to leave Hell to live in Los Angeles and break free from running the prison he was cast to. Now it is advisable to not go into a show such as Lucifer and watch it with the intent of expecting it to remain factual to Christianity or the Bible. In no way does the show promote to worship a certain religion or worship Satan himself. Therefore, it is recommended that the show be watched purely for enjoyment and nothing more.
What is exactly involved? Tom Ellis plays Lucifer, the Devil, the King of Hell, and the fallen son of God. Ellis' portrayal of Lucifer is witty, charming, and sensitive. For a huge portion of the show, Lucifer is what most people are familiar with. He is over-the-top, manipulative, selfish, and vindictive, but he does it with flare and humor. He also owns a club in Los Angeles called Lux. He is an admirer of the good life and definitely endorses sin when sin is committed, but he also punishes the evil. Lucifer doesn't threaten or attack those who do good. In fact, he is a very complex character underneath all of the flare and charm.
Lucifer has a deep emotional element to his character that Tom Ellis plays with such vulnerability and honesty. He struggles with the world expecting him to be one way, but despite his darkness, Lucifer cares about people. Lucifer cares for his angel brothers. Lucifer cares about his family.
His character also connects with a special woman, Detective Chloe Decker played by Lauren German. Throughout the series, Lucifer and Chloe develop an intimate bond with each other as Lucifer becomes fascinated with the fact that Chloe is pure of heart and isn't affected by his charms.
In the first episode, fans immediately see Lucifer's effects on others around him. He has a special kind of power to bring out people's deepest desires and confess the truth to him. However, Chloe Decker is the one person in his life that is unaffected by Lucifer's power. This encourages Lucifer to become Chloe's partner and work alongside her with the LAPD in the homicide department. Together, they solve cases and Lucifer helps Chloe by using his connections with the city and his charm.
Now from the beginning Lucifer admits to Chloe that he is the Devil. Lucifer immediately tells the truth not only to Chloe, but to mostly everyone, but seeing as how insane it sounds, most of the characters don't really believe him. Lucifer even forms a bond with a therapist named Linda Martin (Rachael Harris), whom he goes to for advice and she indulges what she calls delusions. Lucifer is also invulnerable to death, therefore, can't be killed by mortal weapons. However, there is one exception discovered. Whenever he is around Chloe Decker, Lucifer is capable of dying because somehow she makes him human.
Aside from the procedural aspect of the show in regards to following Chloe and Lucifer on a case by case episode, Lucifer also delivers on massive story arcs each season. These particular story arcs involve Lucifer's past and his constant battle with Heaven and Hell. Lucifer's battles with angels and demons sometimes interfere with his life as a consultant for the LAPD which presents great challenges for him to overcome. Perhaps one of the most interesting elements of the show is Lucifer's humanity.
One of the qualities to notice about Lucifer is how in this particular show, Lucifer doesn't kill people. He might punish evil and he does torture humans who have been sent to Hell, but he never kills them. Part of the reason for this is that Lucifer is still, to his core, an angel, despite being cast out of Heaven and cutting off his wings. According to the show, angels do not kill humans and it appears Lucifer chooses to not kill because of his connection to humanity. While he does partake in sins of other sorts, his bond with Chloe and his time on Earth helps him get in touch with the good inside of him. This tortures him as he struggles with being the Devil and being a good person. When Lucifer does kill, it is clear that it destroys him inside as Tom Ellis delivers a masterful performance with vulnerability and sensitivity.
For those who might be afraid that because the show centers around Lucifer, the Devil himself, do not go into the series believing it will partake in the worship of Satan as he is the epicenter of the series. In no way does On Camera with Kam promote a specific religion by endorsing Lucifer. Simply, five stars is for good story and character development, wonderful cast performances, and interesting subplots. Television isn't real, folks. There's no need to type this at the end, but there is always one person who might compare this show to worshipping Satan. Just watch television for what it is: Entertainment.
If one can't tell the difference between real and fake, don't watch it.
Now, Lucifer is five stars for us. Absolutely phenomenal!
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