The devilishly handsome Mr. Morningstar is back for Lucifer’s sixth and final season. And to my fellow Lucifans, it’s been one hell of a rollercoaster ride. I ugly-cried my heart out. Sigh.
Once again, Tom Ellis takes the archetypal image of what the Devil should be – sinister, monstrous, the embodiment of evil – and delights viewers with his charm instead. The season is packed with all the self-exploration and celestial action we’ve come to love, while managing to leave fans with a satisfying conclusion that successfully ties up loose ends.
Slight Spoilers
Season 6 picks up a short time after Lucifer’s climactic battle for the golden throne (read: role of God) at the end of Season 5. Lucifer successfully defeats his brother Michael; proving himself worthy of presiding over the Silver City. And, as expected, the final season opens with everyone’s favorite Devil plagued with doubts. Shocker. True to character, Lucifer finds excuse after excuse to delay his heavenly coronation.
As Lucifer procrastinates ascending to the throne, a new arrival named Aurora – a.k.a. Rory (Brianna Hildebrand) – soars into the picture with vengeance. And despite her claims about who she is, Lucifer sets off to uncover the truth for himself.
The introduction of Rory’s character changes the quintessential nature of the investigative work we’ve come to expect from the series. In lieu of solving crimes, the “cases” this season focus on each character’s own personal conflicts. For Chloe (Lauren German), it’s reconciling her loss of identity after retiring from the LAPD. For Linda (Rachael Harris), it’s trying to find purpose in her career after being a therapist to literal celestial beings.
And while Lucifer follows his usual progress-followed-by-chaos pattern, this season sees some of its finest hours in terms of emotional depth. From Dan (Kevin Alejandro), or as Lucifer would say, Detective Douche, navigating Hell to Ella’s (Aimee Garcia) pursuit of the truth – it seems like all the show’s characters this season are facing their own battles.
Amenadiel (D.B. Woodside) also has a moving, poignant journey this season, joining the police force in his plight to effect change. Through his storyline, the show addresses systemic issues, like racial inequality and police brutality, in a manner that truly honors the very harrowing reality of these issues.
The show’s entire narrative has broadened greatly from its “Devil with daddy issues” beginnings – surprising the audience with something more inclusive, compassionate, and sex-positive at its core.
Rating: 4.5/5
Throughout the final season, Lucifer manages to weave in cameos from earlier episodes and connect the dots in a way that brings the series full circle. It provides a heartfelt sendoff that feels like a love letter written to the cast, series, and fans alike.
So, does Lucifer accept his role as God and take a seat at the celestial throne? You’ll have to watch to find out. What I can tell you is it won’t leave you unsatisfied or with unanswered questions (yeah, I’m looking at you, Lost).
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