Continuing my consumption of DVD box sets featuring comic book characters comes Lucifer very loosely based on the DC/Vertigo series of the same name.
The original comic book ran for 75 wonderfully bizarre and esoteric issues all of which I have in my collection. It's well worth checking out as the stories are somewhat different. perhaps it's time for re-read if I can dig them out which is easier said than done. Collected editions are available.
In this version Lucifer played by Tom Ellis (of Miranda fame)has had enough of Hell and with his faith demon sidekick Mazikeen played by the stunning South African actress Lesley-Ann Brandt has opened a bar in Los Angeles. Where else?
Photo: By Sue Lukenbaugh - (CC)
Of course this is not supposed to be the way things are since Lucifer was cast out of Heaven by his father. There's an Angel on his case and talking of cases there's plenty for him as our little devil finds himself helping the police catch the people that end up in hell. Ironic.
Tom Ellis excels as the errant ruler of hell whose life revolves around hedonistic sinning. Sex, drink and drugs whilst partying in LUX his exclusive club. This first season introduces Detective Chloe Decker who has several unexpected effects on Lucifer not least of which is his failure to bed her. Who is this woman and what else does she mean for the fallen Angel?
Of course being on Earth Lucifer has upset the status quo and Amenadeil is here to put things right but things go badly wrong for God's messenger. How all these cosmic beings end up needing therapy remains to be explained.
This is on hell of series to coin a phrase that seems more than appropriate for a quick overview and just wait till you get to the second season. Yeah started it already. Ordered this before finishing this 11 episode season. This programme has me hooked.
Photo Credits: By pinguino k (CC) & By Gage Skidmore - (CC)
Oh and just wait for the next series to up the ante. There's Lucifer's mother Charlotte played by the extremely hot actress Tricia Heifer who had the part of Cylon Number Six in Balthazar's brain in Battlestar Galactica.
There's also a short appearance of Charisma Carpenter of Buffy fame. I always wondered what happened to her after a long run in Buffy and then Angel. Still looking good.
I'm still exploring the series as I write. There are four seasons available on DVD with season Five to launch this month. Season six has been commissioned and will end the series, but at this moment lots of surprises to come. Ill see this one through!
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