If you’re new to Lucifer , watch Season 1 to fall in love, Season 2 to get obsessed, and then Season 3. Watch the premiere, “Off the Record,” “Vegas with Some Radish,” “The Angel of San Bernardino,” and the two-part finale. You’ll miss little else.

— Overlong, repetitive, and meandering. Saved only by a strong finale and a few brilliant standalone episodes. Overall Verdict on Seasons 1–3 As a trilogy, these seasons tell the story of a show that never quite trusted its premise. The best moments are when Lucifer confronts his family, his guilt, and his feelings for Chloe. The worst moments are generic murder investigations that exist only to fill time.

— Rich mythology and genuine emotional payoffs. The show’s best season. Season 3: The Infamous Slog And then we hit Season 3. The infamous “extra 24 episodes” order. This season is Lucifer at its most frustrating. The core conflict—Lucifer realizing his feelings for Chloe make him vulnerable, but refusing to articulate them—is stretched to breaking point. For 24 episodes, the show spins its wheels with a “will they/won’t they” that was resolved emotionally two seasons ago.