What fantasy police procedural series, based on the DC Comics character, stars Tom Ellis as the Devil, who abandons Hell for Los Angeles and becomes a civilian consultant for the LAPD?

The series in question is "Lucifer," an urban fantasy police procedural that captivated audiences with its unique premise. It stars Tom Ellis as Lucifer Morningstar, the Devil himself, who, bored with his eternal reign in Hell, decides to abdicate his throne and move to the vibrant city of Los Angeles. There, he opens an exclusive nightclub called Lux and, through a twist of fate, becomes a civilian consultant for the Los Angeles Police Department, using his supernatural (Review) abilities to help solve crimes.

This engaging show is a loose adaptation of a DC Comics character, Lucifer Morningstar, originally created by Neil Gaiman for The Sandman (Review) comic series. While the television series takes creative liberties with the character and his storyline, it maintains the core idea of a charismatic and complex Devil exploring humanity. The show delves into themes of free will, redemption, and self-discovery as Lucifer grapples with his past, his strained relationship with his divine family, and his evolving feelings towards humanity, particularly his LAPD partner, Detective Chloe Decker.

Lucifer (Review) initially aired on Fox for three seasons before being canceled, much to the dismay of its dedicated fanbase. A passionate social media campaign, spearheaded by fans and the cast with hashtags like #SaveLucifer, successfully led to Netflix picking up the series for additional seasons. This move to Netflix allowed the show to explore its themes with more creative freedom and a slightly darker tone, while still retaining the humor and charm that made it popular. The series concluded its successful run on Netflix after six seasons, solidifying its place as a beloved fantasy procedural.