Lucifer: Chloe and Charlotte Team Up. Amenadiel Holds the Key.

Every selfish act has consequences. In tonight’s episode of Lucifer, the Devil himself faces the music. Detective Decker and Mama Morningstar also team up to solve a case. This should be interesting, yes?

I all but applauded when Maze took her anger out on Lucifer. I know that the demoness is avenging Dr. Martin for getting suspended, (Maze, you are an awesome friend) I figured he should still get some sense beaten into him. He broke Deckerstar. Need I say more? At least Lucifer apologized to Maze for making her think that he was going to abandon her. I’m also shocked to see the demoness shed a tear. Then again, she has been on Earth for quite a while now, so it’s only logical that she start behaving more human-like as she is discovering her humanity.

I also applaud Maze for trying to make things right for Dr. Martin. True, the latter used her name to help Lucifer break God Johnson out of the psychiatric hospital, but she was helping a friend in need. Though the Devil over there made things worse by telling the Chairman of the Board that he used sex as payment for his therapy sessions. That, and the whole killing him/bringing him back to life thing. Think twice before you speak, Lucifer Morningstar!

The Detective Decker/Mama Morningstar team-up was intriguing, to say the least. The latter hates the detective with a passion and to see the two of them work together astounds me. When Detective Decker came into the event room wearing a beautiful outfit, I half-wished that it was Lucifer who accompanied her. I would have loved to see the look on his face when he sees her walking in. I can only imagine the mind-in-gutter thoughts that he would have. On the other hand, it did render the Goddess of Creation speechless for once, so all’s good. Oh, and Detective Decker? You look great with straight hair! That and your fashion choices are your own; nobody can tell you what to wear and how to wear it!

When Detective Decker was questioned by Bianca Ruiz, I was afraid that her cover would be blown out of the water. Thank goodness for the detective’s quick thinking as she started belting out the lyrics to Chet Ruiz’s song, posing as a devoted fan. Though as much as I appreciate the detective’s rapping skills, maybe she should try a little singing next time?

I felt a bit sorry for Lucifer as he didn’t get the chance to work with the detective on the case. He helped out in certain moments, of course, including busting into Bianca’s office with Detective Decker to help apprehend her. I rolled my eyes in annoyance when he burst into Dr. Martin’s office and started whining (yes, Maze. He always whines like that) about not being able to spend time with the detective. On the other hand, I would complain too if the same thing were to happen to me.

The one thing that bugs me about this episode is that Detective Decker’s assumption that Charlotte is Lucifer’s stepmother. It could be that she connected the whole God Johnson thing together, but it still doesn’t make sense. I did a spit take when Detective Decker said to Detective Douche that if he were to marry Charlotte, he would be Lucifer’s stepfather. Yeah please no. Just no. It’s clear that Charlotte has taken a liking to Detective Douche, but it would be incredibly awkward if these two were to tie the knot. Besides, when Detective Decker marries Lucifer, she would have to call her ex-husband Dad.

In the end, the killer turned out to be Chet, and the thing that Zeke Moore, the victim, was smuggling for Charlotte is an ancient Sumerian book. The book, thanks to Amenadiel’s translation skills, is an instruction manual that depicts how to combine the three pieces of the Flaming Sword: Azrael’s Blade of Death, the Medallion of Life and the Key that binds them all together. The archangel thought that the Key is Lucifer’s onyx ring, but instead, it was the necklace that he wears. Guess God has two favorite sons? I wait in anticipation for the exciting season two finale next week.

A few side notes:

Ella’s monolog about going to Bianca’s tequila launch party amused me greatly. Aimee Garcia does the character justice.

Lucifer apparently is not a fan of hip-hop/rap music. That and he can’t read things written in other languages. Who knew?

I loved the charade scene where Lucifer tried to get Charlotte to convince Detective Decker to take on the case to find who killed Zeke. I’m surprised that the detective didn’t catch onto them.

The part where Lucifer played Oops I Did It Again on the piano when Detective Decker came into the penthouse? Most excellent.

I almost broke out the popcorn when Maze compared Lucifer to his parents. Though in this case, she is right. Maze is not a pawn, Lucifer! You of all people should know that! Guess the apple truly doesn’t fall far from the tree.

My eyes went wide when Charlotte’s stab wound uncovered her divinity and incinerated Chet. The Goddess’s powers are returning. Not good.

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