In the sixth and final season of Lucifer, we close the chapter on our crime-solving Devil. With Los Angeles no longer the battleground for his angelic siblings, Lucifer’s relationship with Chloe has never been stronger. Life is good. But if we know anything about this fallen angel, it’s that his past always finds a way of catching up to him!
For thoughts on Lucifer: The Complete Sixth and Final Season, please see my colleague Kelly Kantrowitz’s review from its original streaming debut here.
Video Quality
Lucifer comes to DVD with 10 episodes over 3 discs, which offers a decent amount of room to avoid compression issues. This season has also received a Blu-Ray release through the Warner Archive, but this was not made available for review. Due to the limitations of the format, these episodes are not going to look as good as they do in high definition, but they look as good as they can within the limitations of the DVD format. Black levels are one of the elements which struggle a little bit more as shadowy scenes cannot always eek out distinct edge detail. By and large, though, this remains a flashy show with fine details easily visible in brighter environments. Skin tones appear natural, and close ups look quite good with some texture on display. Colors pop a bit, and you can even feel a bit of dimension with the production design. While many will probably opt for the Blu-Ray for the best quality possible, those who opt for the DVD will still receive a fine presentation.
Audio Quality
This DVD comes with a Dolby Digital 5.1 track that sounds really strong for the type of show that it is. The mix wields a steady sense of directionality so that nothing ever feels like it is emanating from the wrong place. Dialogue comes through crisp and clear with a focus in the center channel. The unobtrusive score and various tunes are presented effectively here. Sound effects and background chatter never trounce on the dialogue causing lost information. The rear speakers create a three-dimensional atmosphere as the sound of various unique environments envelops you when the moment calls for it. You could not really ask for more from the track within its limitations on DVD.
Special Features
- Deleted Scenes: There is a four-minute assortment of unused material from various episodes. While most of this material was likely cut for pacing reasons, there is enough substance here for fans to check out.
- Gag Reel: A four-minute collection of flubbed and forgotten lines, joking around, malfunctioning props and more. This is always one of the best features.
Final Thoughts
Lucifer has been a show of great comfort over the years, evolving from a slightly off-kilter, odd couple procedural to something more mythologically captivating and emotionally resonant. Rather than just focus on the titular character, the show added depth to its entire supporting cast in ways which opened up the larger narrative in very satisfying ways. In the sixth season, the show delivers a final stretch of episodes which are sure to leave any fan very satisfied. The series once again pushes itself into new and interesting directions, and by the time you reach the final excursion, you will be left with at least a tear or two in your eyes. Warner Bros. Home Entertainment has delivered a DVD with a decent A/V presentation for the format and some brief special features that fans will appreciate. It is a real thrill to finally have all of these episodes on physical media, but we would still recommend you spring for the Blu-Ray. Recommended
Lucifer: The Complete Sixth and Final Season is currently available to purchase on Blu-Ray, DVD and Digital.
Note: Images presented in this review are not reflective of the image quality of the DVD.
Disclaimer: Warner Bros. Home Entertainment has supplied a copy of this disc free of charge for review purposes. All opinions in this review are the honest reactions of the author.
Dillon is most comfortable sitting around in a theatre all day watching both big budget and independent movies.