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Lucifer TV Series 2016–2021

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Lucifer follows the story of Lucifer Morningstar, the Devil who grows tired of ruling Hell and decides to retire to Los Angeles. Embracing life among humans, he opens a luxurious nightclub called Lux. Despite his hedonistic lifestyle, Lucifer becomes intrigued by human emotions and morality.

After witnessing a murder outside his club, he partners with Detective Chloe Decker, helping her solve crimes using his ability to compel people to reveal their deepest desires. As their partnership grows, Lucifer finds himself changing, grappling with his identity, and questioning his role in the celestial order.

The series explores themes of redemption, love, family dynamics, and free will, blending supernatural elements with procedural crime drama. It balances humor, drama, and romance, all while delving into Lucifer’s internal struggle between his devilish past and his yearning for a more meaningful existence.

Production
Genre	Mystery Occult detective fiction Urban fantasy Police procedural Comedy drama
Based on	Characters created for DC Vertigo by Neil Gaiman Sam Kieth Mike Dringenberg
Developed by	Tom Kapinos
Showrunner	Joe Henderson
Starring	Tom Ellis Lauren German Kevin Alejandro D. B. Woodside Lesley-Ann Brandt Scarlett Estevez Rachael Harris Kevin Rankin Tricia Helfer Aimee Garcia Tom Welling Inbar Lavi Brianna Hildebrand
Theme music composer	Heavy Young Heathens
Opening theme	“Being Evil Has a Price”
Composers	Ben Decter Jeff Russo Marco Beltrami Dennis Smith
Country of origin	United States
Original language	English
No. of seasons	6
No. of episodes	93 (list of episodes)
Executive producers	Tom Kapinos Ildy Modrovich Len Wiseman Jonathan Littman Jerry Bruckheimer Joe Henderson Tom Ellis
Producers	Alex Katsnelson Michael Azzolino Erik Holmberg Karen Gaviola
Production locations	Vancouver (seasons 1–2) Los Angeles (season 3–6)
Cinematography	Glen Keenan Ryan McMaster Tico Poulakakis Stefan von Bjorn Barry Donlevy Christian Sebaldt
Editors	Marc Pattavina Ray Daniels III Fred Peterson Hector Carrillo Matt Coleshill Jill D’Agnenica Nicolas Patitucci
Camera setup	Single-camera
Links	IMDb Wikipedia
Production companies	Jerry Bruckheimer Television DC Entertainment Warner Bros. Television
Original release
Network	Fox
Release	January 25, 2016 – May 28, 2018
Network	Netflix
Release	May 8, 2019 – September 10, 2021

Filming Locations

The hit TV series Lucifer was primarily filmed in Los Angeles, California, capturing the glitz and glamour of the city central to the show’s narrative. Notable filming locations include:

Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank, which housed most interior sets, including Lux, Lucifer’s nightclub.
Exterior shots were filmed in various iconic LA locations, such as the Los Angeles skyline and downtown areas.
For Seasons 4–6, Netflix took over production, maintaining a consistent visual style while shooting additional scenes in Vancouver, Canada.

Cast

The series features a talented ensemble cast:

Tom Ellis as Lucifer Morningstar, the Devil turned nightclub owner and consultant for the LAPD.
Lauren German as Chloe Decker, a detective who partners with Lucifer.
Kevin Alejandro as Dan Espinoza, an LAPD detective.
Lesley-Ann Brandt as Mazikeen, a demon loyal to Lucifer.
DB Woodside as Amenadiel, Lucifer’s angelic brother.
Rachael Harris as Dr. Linda Martin, Lucifer’s therapist.
Aimee Garcia as Ella Lopez, a forensic scientist at the LAPD.

Direction and Production

The series was developed by Tom Kapinos, based on the DC Comics character Lucifer created by Neil Gaiman, Sam Kieth, and Mike Dringenberg.
Notable directors throughout the show’s run include Sherwin Shilati, Nathan Hope, and Louis Milito.
Produced by Jerry Bruckheimer Television in association with Warner Bros. Television, the series transitioned to Netflix after its cancellation by Fox, running for six successful seasons.

Synopsis

Lucifer follows the story of Lucifer Morningstar, who abandons his throne in Hell to live in Los Angeles. He indulges in earthly pleasures and helps the LAPD solve crimes, all while grappling with his celestial past and moral dilemmas. The blend of humor, drama, and supernatural intrigue captivated audiences worldwide.

The show remains a fan favorite, praised for its charismatic performances, especially Tom Ellis’s portrayal of the titular character.

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