“You break the law sometimes don’t you? And why wouldn’t you, it’s fun.”

If you are looking for a new step away from what you normally do, then “Lucifer,” quoted above, may be the show for you.

The show premiered on Fox Monday, January 25 with 7.16 million viewers tuning in to see the evil unveil.

The show is about Lucifer Morningstar, portrayed by Tom Ellis (“Rush”), also known to some as the devil, who comes to Earth after being bored of his life in the underworld and begins to fight crime for the LAPD after the death of a former client he cared about. The show is based on a comic series of the same name that was printed by DC Comics’ Vertigo.

The show starts on a strong note with Lucifer driving around the town and getting a cop to reveal his inner truth while the cop tries to write a ticket. The pairing of the cinematography and Cage the Elephant’s “Ain’t No Rest For The Wicked” gives the viewers a true sense of the tone of the show and what they can expect for the next forty minutes of the program. It also displays Ellis’ ability to have fun on the screen and play the character for what it calls for, charming and powerful enough to get what he wants with just his words.

The show seamlessly transitions from this to its supernatural tone when the angel Amenadiel, portrayed by D. B. Woodside (“Parenthood”), tells Lucifer about God’s desire to have him return to his job. Although brief, Woodside’s first appearance in the series is memorable and powerful.

As the story develops, viewers see the show follow the structure of a typical crime show as Lucifer teams up with Detective Chloe Decker, played by Lauren German (“Chicago Fire”), an actress turned cop who is ostracized by her force after a previous cop shooting case. The two play off each other on screen well as they go about their various methods to try to solve the case.

One scene that stands out well for them is when talking to the therapist of the deceased. The conversation before they entered and her interrogation show great chemistry between the characters and great potential for what the show will be.

Another positive aspect for the show is the musical score. Music can make a scene. It can set the mood in an instant. However, if bad, it can take you out and make the work seemingly lose value. “Lucifer” does a great job of pairing the music with the scenes, the characters and the show itself. Along with the opening, another part that demonstrates this is the scene at the school. The pairing of the devil and “Broken Halo” flowed perfectly.

One part the show can improve on is the side cast. Kevin Alejandro (“Arrow”) and Lesley-Ann Brandt (“Spartacus: Blood and Sand”) fail to stand out in the pilot. Their characters serve a valuable role in the series and as the show progresses viewers can only hope to get more.

The show is an interesting watch, blending various genres into one powerful pilot. If you have the chance, be sure to give it a glance. Don’t worry, you won’t have to sell your soul away to view it.
Rating: 4 out of 5