HeartGuard score
How suitable a title is for Christian viewers, from 0 to 100. It weighs the content meters and the worldview.
- 80–100Recommended
- 60–79Watch with care
- 35–59Think it throughThis episode
- 15–34Strong caution
- 0–14Not recommended
HeartGuard score
How suitable a title is for Christian viewers, from 0 to 100. It weighs the content meters and the worldview.
- 80–100Recommended
- 60–79Watch with care
- 35–59Think it throughThis episode
- 15–34Strong caution
- 0–14Not recommended
Worldview score
What the story celebrates or condemns.
Why −1 for this episode
The episode values protecting family and self-sacrifice, and shows Ella returning to faith, but it casts the devil as a sympathetic hero and treats Hell as his rightful kingdom, which sits at odds with the Bible's account.
- +2Affirms faithPresents faith in God positively and as true
- +1Positive valuesHonesty, sacrifice and family win out
- 0Mixed or neutralNo clear stance
- −1AmbivalentThis episodeShows sin without judging it either way
- −2Glamorises sinMakes sin look attractive and rewarding
Age guide
How suitable this episode is for each age group.
Why 16+ for this episode
Demonic possession, a killing to summon a demon, a kidnapped baby and the devil portrayed as a sympathetic hero set the age. The frightening and occult content is moderate to strong.
- Under 8No
- Ages 8–12No
- Ages 13–15Wait
- Ages 16–17Check first
- AdultsCheck first
A demon-filled mid-season finale in which Lucifer must protect a baby from possessed rebels. Expect possession, a killing, innuendo and a sympathetic portrayal of the devil.
Watch guide
What's in it?
LanguageOccasional mild swearing
Expect occasional mild and moderate swearing in keeping with the later seasons, without heavy strong language.
BlasphemySome irreverent remarks
Lucifer speaks dismissively about God and his rules, and God's name is likely used as an exclamation a few times.
Sex and nudityInnuendo, kissing
There is typical innuendo from Lucifer and a kiss between Lucifer and Chloe. A woman in a bikini appears briefly.
RelationshipsRomance, unmarried parents
Chloe and Lucifer's romance comes to a head. Amenadiel and Linda, who are not married, decide together how to raise their baby son.
ViolenceKilling and fights
A possessed priest kills a man to summon another demon, and the heroes fight a group of demons to rescue a kidnapped baby.
Frightening scenesDemons, baby kidnapped
Demons possess people and snatch a baby, which is distressing. Lucifer takes on his red-skinned devil form to command them.
Drugs and alcoholNightclub drinking
Drinking appears in Lucifer's nightclub setting.
AttitudesMixed, some sacrifice
Demons are cruel and deceptive, but Lucifer acts to protect others, and Ella helps Dan let go of his anger.
OccultDemons, Hell's throne
The episode centres on demonic possession, summoning rituals and rule over Hell, with the devil presented as a sympathetic hero and king of Hell.
- To knowContent to know about
- DiscussWorth discussing
- Early
Violence and possession
A priest possessed by a demon kills a man to summon a second demon.
- Early
Alcohol and innuendo
Demons greet Lucifer at his nightclub, where drinking and flirtatious banter are part of the setting.
- Mid
Child in peril
The child is abducted after a demon resolves to snatch an infant and bring him up as Hell's next ruler.
- Mid
Faith and forgiveness
Ella finds her faith again and helps Dan let go of his anger.
- Late
Occult and frightening imagery
Outnumbered by demons, Lucifer takes on his red devil form and orders them back to Hell.
- Late
Romance and the devil as hero
Chloe says she loves Lucifer and they kiss, before Lucifer takes up a throne in Hell.
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Faith & story
What does it say?
What's it about?The plot, without the ending
Demons are loose in Los Angeles after a priest is possessed and a killing summons more of them. Lucifer, who has banned such possessions, must deal with rebels who threaten the people closest to him. Chloe, Maze, Amenadiel and Eve are drawn in as the danger comes close to home.
Through a faith lensHow it connects to the Bible
This episode presents the devil as a sympathetic hero who protects those he loves and then returns to rule Hell, which sits at odds with the Bible's account of Satan as a deceiver and enemy. Scripture calls him the father of lies and a murderer from the beginning. Demons here are an unruly horde. In the Gospels they recognise Jesus' authority and obey Him. The episode reverses this, with the devil commanding them. Dromos kills to summon his brother, a reminder of Jesus' warning that the thief comes only to steal, kill and destroy. The kidnapping of a baby to make him a ruler echoes Herod's murderous fear of a newborn king. Ella regaining her faith and helping Dan let go of his anger reflects Paul's counsel not to let the sun go down on anger. Amenadiel's choice to stay and raise his son shows costly fatherly love. Families may want to talk about how the show borrows biblical names and ideas while reshaping who God and Satan are.
Fruit of the SpiritWhich fruit does it show?
4 out of 9 fruits ripe in this episode
Ripe grapes are shown in the episode, buds are missing
- Joy
- Goodness
- Gentleness
Love is shown when Lucifer, Chloe, Amenadiel, Maze and Eve risk themselves to rescue Charlie, and when Chloe admits her love for Lucifer. Faithfulness shows in Ella returning to her faith, and Kindness in her patient help to Dan. Peace appears when Ella helps Dan release his anger. Against this, Dromos acts with Hatred and Fits of anger, and the demons stir up Strife. Dromos's summoning killing and the demonic possessions bring in Sorcery, and the push to crown a new king of Hell reflects Idolatry of power. Lucifer's rule over the demons shows how little self-control the demons have.
The charactersExamples to follow or avoid
Lucifer MorningstarTom EllisThe devil, running a nightclub and working with the police. He is charming and flippant, and here he is pushed to protect those he loves and to face what he owes Hell.
Chloe DeckerLauren GermanA police detective and Lucifer's partner. She faces her feelings for him and helps lead the rescue.
AmenadielD. B. WoodsideLucifer's angel brother and a new father. The danger to his son makes him decide how and where to raise him.
Mazikeen 'Maze'Lesley-Ann BrandtA demon and Lucifer's loyal friend. She tracks the possessed priest and fights beside the others.
Ella LopezAimee GarciaA forensic scientist who is a person of faith. She finds her belief again and helps Dan let go of anger.
How Christians are portrayed
Faith appears mainly through Ella, whose renewed belief is treated warmly and helps another character heal. A priest is the body possessed by a demon, which uses the clergy as a vehicle for evil rather than mocking the church, and the show's version of God and Heaven is frequently irreverent.
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Details
Episode details
- Cast
- Tom Ellis, Lauren German, Kevin Alejandro, D. B. Woodside
- First aired
- May 8, 2019
- Created by
- Tom Kapinos
- Networks
- FOX, Netflix
- Genre
- Crime, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Episode length
- 55m
- Age rating
- US TV-14 · UK 15
How we analysed this
We gathered the episode's summary, its reception and facts about the series that independent sources agree on, then rated each content area against our rubric and worldview scale, using AI models calibrated on reference titles. Not yet reviewed by our team. Confidence: medium.
Score = 100 − 16 × content concern (3.10) + 8 × worldview (−1) = 42
This is a guide to help families choose with wisdom, not a verdict on anyone's conscience ().
Updated 2026-10-14