What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedLucifer
Tom Kapinos · Series · 2016
If you loved Lucifer, start with Constantine (Francis Lawrence, 2005) — a film on the same thread. Below: 4 books, 4 films and 2 podcasts, each matched to Lucifer across media.
What hooked you in Lucifer was the way the weight of moral ambiguity collides with the grit of police procedural investigations.
Books on the same thread
The Devil Is in the Details
LaKeisha LaKay · Book · 2021
Shares a thread with Lucifer: Police Procedural.
If you enjoyed the partnership dynamics in Lucifer, you will find a similar investigative rhythm here as a detective navigates personal loss and a fresh start in a new environment.
The Late Show
Michael Connelly · Book · 2017
Shares 2 threads with Lucifer: Redemption, Police Procedural.
Much like the LAPD setting of Lucifer, this story focuses on a driven detective working to prove herself within the system while dealing with the complexities of internal investigations.
The Devils
Joe Abercrombie · Book
Shares 2 threads with Lucifer: moral ambiguity, redemption.
Fans of Lucifer will recognize the compelling blend of redemption and moral ambiguity as this narrative follows a group of unlikely individuals embarking on an arduous, character-driven journey together.
The Shadowhunter Chronicles
Cassandra Clare · Book · 2007
Shares a thread with Lucifer: Urban Fantasy.
This series captures the urban fantasy appeal of Lucifer, focusing on the high stakes of good versus evil and the complex bonds of friendship tested by supernatural threats.
Films on the same thread
Constantine
Francis Lawrence · Film · 2005
Shares 3 threads with Lucifer: Moral Ambiguity, Redemption, Urban Fantasy.
This movie mirrors the supernatural crime-solving duo seen in Lucifer, featuring a protagonist with a direct connection to Hell who teams up with a detective to solve dark mysteries.
Se7en
David Fincher · Film · 1995
Explores: Moral Decay, Urban Decay, Good vs Evil.
The deep exploration of moral decay and the dark side of urban life will resonate with anyone who appreciated the grittier, crime-focused elements found throughout the Lucifer series.
Joker
Todd Phillips · Film · 2019
Explores: Mental Illness, Social Isolation, Systemic Inequality.
The character study of a man descending into madness offers a darker, psychological counterpart to the self-discovery and internal evolution experienced by the protagonist in Lucifer.
The Departed
Martin Scorsese · Film · 2006
Shares a thread with Lucifer: Moral Ambiguity.
This film highlights the complex moral ambiguity and identity crises present in Lucifer, showcasing the dangerous blurred lines between those working within the law and the criminal underworld.
Podcasts on the same thread
Criminal
Vox Media Podcast Network · Podcast · 2026
Shares a thread with Lucifer: moral ambiguity.
If the moral complexity of Lucifer kept you watching, this podcast provides an engaging look at human behavior and the legal gray areas that define people caught in the middle.
The Joe Rogan Experience
Joe Rogan · Podcast · 2026
Explores: intellectual curiosity, unfiltered dialogue, lifestyle exploration.
The conversational nature of this show captures the unfiltered dialogue and personality-driven appeal that made the lead character of Lucifer so magnetic and compelling to watch.
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Common questions
Is Lucifer about the character living in Hell?
No, Lucifer Morningstar is not living in Hell. He is bored and unhappy with his role as the Lord of Hell, so he abandons his throne to retire in Los Angeles, where he begins working with the LAPD to help solve crimes.
What is the primary premise of the show Lucifer?
The show Lucifer follows the Lord of Hell after he retires to Los Angeles. He teams up with LAPD detective Chloe Decker to take down criminals, all while facing the danger that the worst of humanity could escape the underworld due to his absence.
Does Lucifer continue to rule the underworld in the series?
Lucifer does not rule the underworld during the series. He chooses to abandon his throne and retire to Los Angeles. His time away from his post creates a growing threat that the worst of humanity might escape from Hell while he is gone.
How does Lucifer spend his time after leaving Hell?
After leaving his throne in Hell, Lucifer spends his time in Los Angeles. He forms a partnership with LAPD detective Chloe Decker to assist in taking down criminals, though he remains concerned about the consequences of his absence from the underworld.