Lucifer (2016)
English · Crime / Sci-Fi & Fantasy · 45 min · 15
★ 8.4 Solid 15,688 ratings
▸ Must watch
Released 25 Jan 2016
Page updated 23 Sept 2026
Lucifer is streaming in the UK 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 the UK you can stream it on Netflix.
Is it worth starting?
This is 6 seasons deep — English crime with sci-fi & fantasy threaded through, not one for younger kids. 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 |
| Watch with family? | 15 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Crime / Sci-Fi & Fantasy |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Tom Kapinos
Cast

Tom Ellis
Lucifer Morningstar

Lauren German
Chloe Decker

Kevin Alejandro
Dan Espinoza

D. B. Woodside
Amenadiel

Lesley-Ann Brandt
Mazikeen "Maze"

Aimee Garcia
Ella Lopez
Where to watch in the UK
Netflix
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Rent or buy
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Availability as of 23 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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Trailer
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Frequently asked
Is Lucifer worth watching?
Must watch. It rates 8.4/10 on audience ratings. This is 6 seasons deep — English crime with sci-fi & fantasy threaded through, not one for younger kids. That score holds across 15,688 ratings, so it's about as safe as this week's list gets.
Where can I watch Lucifer?
You can stream Lucifer in the UK on Netflix.
Is Lucifer family friendly?
Lucifer is rated 15. Fine for older kids with guidance.
What language is Lucifer in?
Lucifer is an English series (Crime / Sci-Fi & Fantasy).
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