It's quite fitting that Lucifer's second episode revolves around paparazzi, glamour and their contrasting underhanded tactics. The narrative is not quite as fast or varied as the pilot, but it does show the cast at more comfortable roles. A couple subplots help on establishing the fancy as well as creepy side of the titular character, and the fine soundtracks are still amiably present.
This one showing dabbles on story of a murder involving paparazzi, which coincidentally relate to Chloe's past. A few moments are given to set how Lucifer fits in investigation. Sure, he has his magical charm as plot device but there is a need for tangible motivation aside from "doing it for the laughs" if he's going for buddy cop theme.
The first episode has more diverse nuance, it hops between scenes with clear objective, while a few of the events here are seemingly repetitive. Of course, they do need to spread the material across episodes but the pace slows down a bit. The upside is Lucifer is steadily going through more moral and personal dilemma, although in a strange way he seems more fallible or dubious in nature, perhaps from all the insinuated sex scenes.
On the other hand, the bits with Chloe's daughter look very good. She represents innocent eyes in the more sinister though partly comical world, and her role is put together with finesse, so it would not be overwhelming or crude. Lucifer's side kick and brother are presentable, they both have certain inhumane aura about them, although here's hoping that it would not be too similar to angels from Supernatural.
Lucifer is still above average from other cop dramas, partially from the eccentricity, but he does need faster pace and wit to consistently obtain the elusive charming shot.
This one showing dabbles on story of a murder involving paparazzi, which coincidentally relate to Chloe's past. A few moments are given to set how Lucifer fits in investigation. Sure, he has his magical charm as plot device but there is a need for tangible motivation aside from "doing it for the laughs" if he's going for buddy cop theme.
The first episode has more diverse nuance, it hops between scenes with clear objective, while a few of the events here are seemingly repetitive. Of course, they do need to spread the material across episodes but the pace slows down a bit. The upside is Lucifer is steadily going through more moral and personal dilemma, although in a strange way he seems more fallible or dubious in nature, perhaps from all the insinuated sex scenes.
On the other hand, the bits with Chloe's daughter look very good. She represents innocent eyes in the more sinister though partly comical world, and her role is put together with finesse, so it would not be overwhelming or crude. Lucifer's side kick and brother are presentable, they both have certain inhumane aura about them, although here's hoping that it would not be too similar to angels from Supernatural.
Lucifer is still above average from other cop dramas, partially from the eccentricity, but he does need faster pace and wit to consistently obtain the elusive charming shot.
