"Lucifer" is a television series that premiered in 2016 and is based on characters created by Neil Gaiman, Sam Kieth, and Mike Dringenberg for the comic book series "The Sandman," which later spun off into the "Lucifer" comic series. The TV adaptation was developed by Tom Kapinos.
The series follows Lucifer Morningstar, played by Tom Ellis, who becomes bored with his life as the Devil in Hell and decides to retire to Los Angeles. Once in Los Angeles, he opens a luxurious nightclub called Lux. However, his life takes an unexpected turn when he becomes involved in a murder investigation and starts working as a civilian consultant for the LAPD.
"Lucifer" combines elements of crime procedural, supernatural drama, and urban fantasy, and it often incorporates humor and witty dialogue. Tom Ellis's charismatic performance as Lucifer has been widely praised, and the show has developed a dedicated fanbase over its run.