LUCIFER Roundtable: Everything’s Coming Up Lucifer

A lot happened in this season premiere and we have things to say…but first let’s talk about the case of the week. The stand-in for a popular TV actress is murdered and rebar is shoved in her skull to look like horns. Amenadiel and Lucifer are desperately searching for their Mother so this raises some red flags. Alas the horns were just theatrics by the killer, no Mama Lucifer in site. By the end of the episode Lucifer is starting to come to terms with his family issues, thanks to Doctor Linda, just in time for his Mother, played by Tricia Helfer, to come stumbling in looking bedraggled albeit still beautiful.

Detective Douche is back already. Yay or nay?
Lisa: Meh. Detective Douche will keep it interesting for sure, I just can’t muster up a Yay! 🙂
Melissa: At first I thought that was a weak, getting him back on the force so quickly, but as the episode progressed I liked the way it was handled. He’s been demoted, so he’s now answerable to Chloe, fundamentally changing their dynamic. And he seems properly chastised for his actions. Maybe he’ll be less of a douche moving forward?
Karen: YAY! I love Kevin Alejandro, and not just because he reblogs me every time I post a promo pic featuring him on FB. 🙂
I think he’s a great foil for Luc, and his storyline is really interesting. He’s a good cop, no matter what he did, and also a good dad.
Leah: It’s not that I don’t love Kevin Alejandro, I just feel like he didn’t really have to pay enough for his part in all of this. No charges, sure a demotion, but that doesn’t feel very…big.
Mynda: Detective Douche is growing on me….kind of like a fungus. I don’t know how I feel about that!

The new medical examiner…love her faith when played against Chloe’s constant doubting?

LUCIFER: Tricia Helfer
Cr: Michael Courtney/FOX.

Lisa: She is great! I think she is going to be a great addition to the show. I can’t wait to see what her storyline will be.
Melissa: As a woman of faith myself, it’s refreshing to see Ella portrayed as something besides a kook. Love, love, love that she immediately and matter-of-factly made the connection between questioning and faith. I’m looking forward to seeing her interact more with Lucifer – Aimee Garcia told us that she keeps him on his toes with her faith and openness.
Karen: Sure, she’s okay. I wasn’t 100% on board with her, but maybe I’ll warm up? Does she need someone else to make her question how she feels about Luc being the real Lucifer? Also, what Amenadiel did was understandable, but so frustrating.
Leah: I love Aimee Garcia (Dexter, George Lopez) so maybe I’m biased, but I am loving her we hug people we just met, get super excited about my job, talk faith with Chloe character.
Mynda: She is MORE than she seems. Maybe Daddy sent someone to help.

Amenadiel’s powers in the fritz? Theories?
Lisa: I’m so confused by this. Is it because Mama is out of hell and they are both vulnerable to her? I don’t know. We will have to see where this goes.
Melissa: Is it a consequence of sleeping with Maze? Or his increasing acceptance of Free Will?
Karen: Because Mom is back? I’d guess that because Luc’s powers are also doing it, and it coincides.
Leah: I wish I had a theory. At first I thought it was his proximity to Chloe’s desk but then it happened again and now I’m at a loss. I am inclined to agree with Melissa – maybe Maze being a demon has skewed something in him.
Mynda: Maybe it was tied to his virginity. Maze was just TOO TEMPTING!

Lucifer’s powers also on the fritz? Chloe wasn’t there the whole time was he was getting choked out, was she?
Lisa: It definitely appears that’s the case. Again, is it because Mama is out of hell? We know Luci has Daddy issues, so maybe his Mama issues are surfacing too and he is vulnerable to her too.
Melissa: I don’t think she was close enough the whole time, no. Although that would be a neat “tell” for him that she’s nearby. You know, aside from the fact that someone is trying to kill him and stuff. Is Mum’s presence siphoning off the boys’ angelic powers?
Karen: See above. 🙂
Leah: I don’t think Chloe was around the whole time and I don’t think it is a coincidence that his Mom is back and this is happening.
Mynda: Yes she was near enough.

LUCIFER: L-R: Aimee Garcia, Tom Elis and Lauren German
Cr: Michael Courtney/FOX.

Love Dr. Linda and Maze being friends!
Lisa: I love Dr. Linda and Maze being friends. They could have their own spin off. They rock!
Melissa: I suspected that’s who Maze was talking about when she said she’d been staying with a friend. Awesome! I want more of them together!
Karen: Yeah. I like this dynamic. It started last season, and I dig that she has someone to talk to. Maze definitely needed something to even out her moods.
Leah: Any woman…any human who can keep up with Maze deserves a medal and Dr. Linda seems to be the perfect counter to Maze’s….fun.
Mynda: I believe she was the “friend” Maze spoke of earlier to Luci.

I also wrote the note MUSIC! – it is one of the best scored shows on TV.
Lisa: I am so glad you mentioned the music, because one of the first things I thought about while watching this episode was how much I missed the Kick Ass music on Lucifer. Can we please get a soundtrack?
Melissa: It really is fantastic. Man, this is a good show!
Leah: Everything they played was perfect. This shows is amazing.
Mynda: Tom Ellis may be the devil, but he has the voice of an angel.
Karen: HELL yes. (pun intended) Tom Ellis singing ‘All Along the Watchtower’ was SUBLIME.
FYI here’s the music list:
He Could Be The Devil (feat. Paul Otten) – GREGG MANDEL
I’m a Wanted Man – ROYAL DELUXE
That Thing You Do – ELLEM
Money – ASH GRUNWALD
Trouble – VALERIE BROUSSARD
Scout – THE RAVEONETTES
All Along The Watchtower – Tom Ellis
A Little Wicked – VALERIE BROUSSARD

Lucifer is back in two weeks Monday 9/8c on FOX