Lucifer (2016)
Lucifer is streaming in New Zealand on Netflix.
The verdict
Lucifer has pulled the kind of numbers most English series never see. It holds an 8.4/10 on TMDB from 15,688 ratings, well above the typical run of new releases. Episodes run about 45 minutes. In New Zealand you can stream it on Netflix.
Is it worth starting?
This is 6 seasons deep — English crime with sci-fi & fantasy threaded through. That score holds across 15,688 ratings, so it's about as safe as this week's list gets.
- Why
- It rates 8.4/10 across 15,688 ratings — among the strongest scores on this week's list, and settled enough to trust.
- Skip if
- you don't want to start something several seasons deep
- Best for
- A long run rather than a single sitting
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~45 min per episode |
| Genre | Crime / Sci-Fi & Fantasy |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Tom Kapinos
Cast
Where to watch in New Zealand
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 23 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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