Amenadiel takes a page from Harvey Specter’s handbook as he tries to be there for his brother on tonight’s episode of Lucifer. Instead of WWHD (What Would Harvey Do) but WWLD (What Would Lucifer Do). There’s a couple of emotional roller-coasters during the hour and some awkward moments that made me cringe.
The episode began with our favorite crime-fighting duo investigating the murder of a young counselor at a high-end rehabilitation center. Lucifer thinks that the entire center is a scam because those who are evil are always bad. They will still revert to their true natures regardless of the positive choices that they have made. Seriously, Luci-boy?! You, of all people, think that turning over a new leaf is nothing but hokum?! Then what do you call the whole leaving Hell behind to find yourself in Los Angeles and developing certain feelings for Detective Decker huh?! I agreed with Amenadiel when he said that Lucifer is the Devil. He’s not evil; he just punishes it. They be your words, Luci-boy!
Speaking of the former archangel, the scene with Amenadiel trying to channel Lucifer’s “Lucifer-ness” was quite hard to watch. From the failed “what do you desire” moment with the lady who wanted to talk to her boyfriend and him having relations with a prostitute and not realize that she is one. It’s like watching a nerd trying to act like the cool kid in high school. No offense to nerds everywhere! I think you are cool! It was, however, amusing to see the former angel end up in jail and have Detective Espinoza bail him out. These two will become great friends I’m sure.
Lucifer comparing Amenadiel’s situation to a time when he had to torture a masochist soul in Hell was a low blow even for him. I mean, yes, Lucifer’s feeling guilty for not being there for Detective Decker when Jerry Blackcrow, the rehab center’s manager, opened fire. Lieutenant Pierce took the bullet for our badass detective, thankfully, though this will eventually lead up to the love triangle that will put my Deckerstar to the test. I am both excited and worried about this development, but I have faith in the writers.
The killer, of course, turned out to be Jerry Blackcrow. Lucifer managed to find him before he could take his stash of cash and leave for Mexico. I suppose Lucifer’s right about one thing: Those who have gone down the path of evil will continue to do so even if they put in the effort to be good. I guess it all comes down to personal choice. You can choose to be evil, or you can choose to turn your life around. Either way, you would have to live with your decision.
Side Notes:
How did Lucifer end up at the judge’s house? Was the latter’s wife partying at LUX or something? I do, however, give the judge credit for wanting to reconcile with his ex-wife, leaving the Devil to ravish his current one. It was also surprising that Lucifer would cash in his favor with the judge so quickly. Then again, he would do anything for Detective Decker since he loves her and all.
I still don’t like that Pierce is acting like a jerk to everyone at the precinct. Especially towards Detective Decker. He’s like a bully who is enamored with a girl and doesn’t know how to talk to her, so he teases and berates her instead.
Amenadiel wearing Lucifer’s clothes. Someone turn on the AC! It’s getting hot in here!
I applaud Amenadiel for seeing through Lucifer’s angry rant, telling him that the latter cares for Detective Decker deeply and that he has changed from the old Lord of Hell. Oh, he’s changed alright. The Devil has a heart, and it’s beating for Detective Decker. I ship these two hard, don’t I?
The Vin Diesel reference when Lucifer found Tyler Chase stealing a souped-up sports car? Kudos!
I sweat-dropped during the scene where Lucifer taught the rehabbing teens how to make and sell marijuana. I mean, the guy rode into a barn high as a kite on a horse!
Stoned Lucifer dipping a chip in a jar of Nutella? Double kudos! Though try salted pretzels next time and warm up the Nutella a little, so it’s better to dip in. Me, I’ll just eat the decadent chocolate-hazelnut spread with a spoon.
Detective Decker doesn’t need validation to know that she is a badass. You’re already a badass ever since the beginning of this series, Decker!
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