Netflix has released the first full-length trailer of the highly-anticipated Lucifer season 5B, offering viewers a look at the complicated relationship between its titular character and his father, God. Developed by Tom Kapinos and run by Ildy Modrovich and Joe Henderson, the series is based on the DC Comics/Vertigo character Lucifer created by Neil Gaiman, Sam Kieth, and Mike Dringenberg. Tom Ellis leads the cast as the ruler of Hell and stars alongside Lauren German, D.B. Woodside, Kevin Alejandro, Lesley-Ann Brandt, Rachael Harris, and Aimee Garcia.
Lucifer first premiered on Fox in early 2016 to strong ratings and positive reviews from audiences. It would proceed to run for three seasons on the network, though its ratings dipped with each subsequent season. After being canceled in May 2018, a large fan movement sparked Netflix's interest in reviving the series for season 4. Thanks to its success, the streamer renewed it for what was supposed to be a final season split into two eight-bunch halves, but prior to the first half's debut it was announced Lucifer season 6 was in the works for the true finale.
Season 5A saw Lucifer return to Los Angeles after heading back to Hell in the shocking season 4 finale, reuniting with his love Detective Chloe Decker (German), and confronting the arrival of his twin brother, archangel Michael (also Ellis). After the jaw-dropping finale in which God (Dennis Haysbert) came to Earth to prevent the fighting between brothers, per its synopsis, season 5B will see secrets revealed, heroic sacrifices made, and the world changed. The new trailer released by Netflix shows God electing to retire, causing a battle between Lucifer and Michael over who will take God's place in the universe. Check out the video, along with some key art, below:
The series has gone through a wild ride in its five years on the air, from Lucifer having to keep his real identity a secret from Chloe to the arrivals of Cain and Eve. This without even mentioning the endless debate and questions over Lucifer's status as it shifted from network to streaming and faced production delays due to the ongoing pandemic. With the next batch of episodes seeing a literal battle over becoming the next ruler of the universe and a guest roster that includes Supernatural's very own God, Rob Benedict, season 5B is certainly primed to be the most epic chapter of the series yet.
No matter who comes out victorious in the fight to become God, audiences will be the true winners when Lucifer returns for season 5B on May 28. Of course, it will also be entertaining to see what looks like an interesting family therapy session between Lucifer and his father. Luckily, viewers still have the 10-episode Lucifer season 6 to look forward to as well, which will hopefully be an exciting conclusion to the series.
Source: Netflix