Lucifer (2016)

Kernel Score: 93% · 15,324 ratings

Genres: Crime, Sci-Fi & Fantasy

First aired: 2016-01-25

Seasons: 6 · 93 episodes

Is Lucifer worth watching?

Worth watching. A bored Devil moves to Los Angeles and helps the police solve murders. It's light, flirty and funny, with a charming lead, though the cases can be formulaic. Viewers love it, which says plenty.

Watch it if you

  • like crime procedurals with a supernatural twist
  • enjoy charming leads and banter
  • want a feel-good binge

Skip it if you

  • want serious, dark crime drama
  • dislike case-of-the-week structure

Best for: Binge weekend

Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.

Where to watch Lucifer

  • Stream: Netflix
  • Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango At Home

US availability, updated 2026-10-23.

Overview

Bored and unhappy as the Lord of Hell, Lucifer Morningstar abandoned his throne and retired to Los Angeles, where he has teamed up with LAPD detective Chloe Decker to take down criminals. But the longer he's away from the underworld, the greater the threat that the worst of humanity could escape.

Lucifer parents' guide: ages 13+

Parents need to know that Lucifer is a crime procedural featuring the Devil solving murders alongside an LAPD detective, with criminal violence and an adult, hedonistic tone.

  • Violence & scariness: Moderate — As a crime drama, episodes involve murders, criminals, and takedowns, with peril and violence tied to the cases.
  • Sex, romance & nudity: Some — The devil protagonist's hedonistic lifestyle drives an adult, suggestive tone.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-14 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

Shows like Lucifer

If you liked Lucifer, these are the shows we'd watch next.

  • Wynonna Earp (2016) — 89%: Supernatural crime-fighting with humour
  • High Potential (2024) — 89%: Quirky detective show with a smart lead
  • iZombie (2015) — 89%: Crime procedural with a supernatural hook
  • Grimm (2011) — 91%: Cases with a fantasy twist each week
  • The Rookie (2018) — 92%: Warm, easy-going police drama
  • Peacemaker (2022) — 91%: Irreverent, funny take on a comic-book hero

Cast

  • Tom Ellis as Lucifer Morningstar
  • Lauren German as Chloe Decker
  • Kevin Alejandro as Dan Espinoza
  • D. B. Woodside as Amenadiel
  • Lesley-Ann Brandt as Mazikeen "Maze"
  • Aimee Garcia as Ella Lopez
  • Rachael Harris as Linda Martin
  • Brianna Hildebrand as Aurora Morningstar

Lucifer FAQ

Is Lucifer worth watching?

Worth watching. A bored Devil moves to Los Angeles and helps the police solve murders. It's light, flirty and funny, with a charming lead, though the cases can be formulaic. Viewers love it, which says plenty.

Where can I watch Lucifer?

In the US you can stream Lucifer on Netflix and buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and Fandango At Home.

Is Lucifer OK for kids?

Lucifer is rated TV-14. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 13+. Parents need to know that Lucifer is a crime procedural featuring the Devil solving murders alongside an LAPD detective, with criminal violence and an adult, hedonistic tone.

What shows are like Lucifer?

If you liked Lucifer, try Wynonna Earp, High Potential, iZombie and Grimm.