I didn’t expect to fall in love with the Devil.😂
Honestly, when I first saw Lucifer pop up on Netflix, I ignored it. The name felt dark and I thought to myself “this movie is diabolical 😁. People were talking against it a lot. Some says it would make you lose your faith in God and introduce you to those dark kingdoms. I won't lie, I believed it and kept far away from this movie.
It was trending, some people watched it and said it was interesting but I already removed my mind from the thought of watching it.
After some months, I came across it again and this time noticed it. I decided to watch it and see what this movie is actually all about.
I thought it was going to be another stereotypical fantasy show full of demons, fire, and horror—something too far from reality. I found myself face-to-face with a character I never thought I’d relate to: Lucifer Morningstar, the Devil himself. I said to myself “ This Lucifer is so handsome, Does the devil really look like this?” 🥹
He was the opposite of what I imagined him to be.
Lucifer is not merely a movie about the ruler of Hell. It is a multi-layered, emotional, and in some parts, even hilarious story of pain, redemption, love, and forgiveness, as well as the journey to find a truth in a world that does not always provide it.
Lucifer is based on the life of Lucifer Morningstar (Tom Ellis), the Devil, who gets bored with life at the throne of Hell. So he goes on vacation and comes to Los Angeles so he can live a bit. He establishes an expensive night club named Lux, goes out partying every night and indulges in life.
However, this is different when a murder occurs in front of his club. He gets in collaboration with LAPD detective Chloe Decker to assist in solving the case. A one-time affair becomes a full-time collaboration, as Lucifer gets hired as a civilian consultant of the police.
And now this: the Devil exercising his powers to punish wicked folks--in Hell, but in current-day L.A. It is that twist that got me hooked. But it was not the story that kept me watching.
The humor was the first impression that came to my mind. Lucifer is sarcastic, witty and has good one-liners. His British accent, dashing smirk and overly exaggerated personality were so entertaining. However, as the show progressed, I came to understand that something was more than what meets the eye.
Lucifer is suffering.
Beneath the flirting and the jokes is a very broken person, fighting rejections, guilt and the ultimate question: Am I lovable?
Every episode does not only involve a crime-solving mystery; it is a part of the personal story of Lucifer. He is doubtful of his identity. He fights with his past. He seeks meaning. and somehow, in all of this, he starts to change.
Every episode does not only present a mystery to solve regarding a crime but also is a part of Lucifer himself. He doubts who he is. He fights with his own past. He seeks meaning. and out of all this he starts to change.
I experienced that as an audience.
We all put on masks, don t we? We all act like we are okay when we are not. We all question whether we are good, whether we are lovable, whether people actually see us as we are, or rather the way they would like to be.
The conflict of Lucifer was my reflection.
Such subtle, beautiful ways of dealing with big questions are one of the strongest aspects of Lucifer.
Lucifer is a person with the problem of guilt not only because he is the Devil, but also because of the opinions of people about him. Throughout his life, he has been accused of evil, when he never coerced anyone to sin. He simply penalized them. That iniquity consumes him.
It also reminded me about the frequency at which people are labeled in the real world- due to their history, due to their family, due to their errors. We wear those labels as chains. But Lucifer reminds us: you are not what people tell you are. You become what you want to be.
And there is Chloe- the love interest of Lucifer and a crime solving partner. She is kind, courageous and imperfect. She is not attracted to Lucifer at first sight. On the contrary, she looks through him. And he is terrified by it. What is real love? The type that sees through the performance and into your soul? That is the most frightful of all.
It was one of the best things about the show, to see their relationship develop, painfully, slowly, and beautifully. It was not in a hurry. It was not perfect. It was, however, genuine.
At some point I was laughing so much that I had to stop the episode.
And there were moments I felt bad, deeply—especially during episodes where Lucifer confronts his father, God, or struggles to make peace with himself.
One particular scene stuck with me. Lucifer is on his knees, broken, saying:
"I am the Devil. And I just want to be... good."
That moment hit me like a punch in the chest. Because that’s all most of us want, right? To be better. To be enough. To be seen, not as our failures, but as someone trying.
This movie really got me thinking “What if the devil really wanted a chance to be good?” What if …….?
I was not left empty after I finished reading Lucifer as I normally do after reading a long series. I was stuffed. My mind was full. Emotional. Full of questions--and some answers, too, somehow.
Lucifer has taught me that redemption exists. The worst person can develop. Love will not make you whole, but it will look at you, and walk with you in the painful moments. Faith, forgiveness, and self-worth are not easy; however, they are worth the struggle.
And best of all it reminded me that when you think you have fallen too far it is not too late to get back.
You do not always need to be perfect. All you need to do is to tell the truth. With yourself. In the company of the people you love. With life.
Absolutely. In particular, when you are a person who has lost your way, lost your sense of self-worth, felt misunderstood. Lucifer is not a crime or fantasy show, it is a show about humanity in all its ugly and beautiful and painful glory.
You will laugh, cry, scream and think. And when it is finished you will look a bit differently at yourself. You may even get the strength to forgive yourself of things that you have been carrying around long enough.
And if the Devil can find his way back to the light… Maybe so can you.
Thumbnail is designed by me on pixelLab and other images are screenshot from the movie
