It would seem the third times the charm with Foxs guilty-pleasure procedural, Lucifer.
It was impish and clever, doling out cheeky quips and asides in equal measure.
This is not to say the show was without its issues, because thats not entirely true.
True, there were glimmers in tonights episode of working past that.
Its obvious each is an enigma to the other.
For Chloe, hes the ultimate nut in need of cracking.
Clearly he has a way of charming the pants off people, both figurative and literally.
So its this peeling back of the onions many layers that keeps Chloe hooked.
Lucifer is a man of many secrets, even if hes not one for secret identities.
Hes familiar with stolen identities, however, but more on that in a bit.
As for what keeps drawing Lucifer to Chloe its that same enigma angle.
Chloe Decker is still a mystery to him.
And, indeed, looks like all humans are enigmatic to him, not just Chloe.
Thats not the tall order it sounds like.
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This is something Maze and I have in common.
The procedural aspect of the show is certainly not its strongest suit not yet at least.
Tonights whodunit involves a squeaky-clean star athlete named Ty Huntley whos framed for murdering one of his partygoers.
These weekly murders are just an excuse for throwing Lucifer and Chloe together.
Was the killer Tys possessive ex-girlfriend?
Was it his jealous agent?
Does it even matter?
But thats the point watching Lucifers anger suddenly dissipate like the smoke of only so much brimstone.
Mazes disappointment in him is palpable.
And this again is where the series walks a fine line in the way it portrays its main character.
I like Rachael Harris well enough, but her Dr. Martin character just isnt right for this show.
Dont spell out his problems (and their solutions) for us every week.
To do so is a disservice not only to a potentially complex character, but toLucifers viewers as well.
Kill your darlings, as the saying goes.
To which Chloe retorts, These are your people!
I like the idea of a devil concerned with staying on brand.
More of this cheekiness, hey.