A new dramatic TV series on FOX, Lucifer created a bit of an uproar before it even premiered. The One Million Moms group wants the show to be cancelled and some religious people feel the same way. That’s not likely to have an effect on the show’s future but the ratings sure will. How’s the Lucifer TV show doing? Will it be cancelled or renewed for a second season?
On the Lucifer TV show, Lucifer Morningstar (Tom Ellis) has abandoned his throne and retired to Los Angeles. Charming, charismatic and devilishly handsome, he’s enjoying his retirement while owning a nightclub. His bliss is disturbed when a beautiful pop star is brutally murdered outside of his club. He starts to have feelings of compassion for the first time in billions of years and ends up helping a homicide detective (Lauren German). The rest of the cast includes Lesley-Ann Brandt, Kevin Alejandro, Rachael Harris, D. B. Woodside, and Scarlett Estevez.
The series debuted in January to a 2.43 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 7.16 million viewers. That was a very positive start, especially considering the state of the rest of FOX’s drama series.
In week two, the ratings fell to a 1.95 in the demo and 6.0 million viewers, a decline of nearly 20% in the demo. The numbers have essentially kept falling lower each week (though there was a slight bump upward in week seven). Last week’s installment, episode eight, hit a new low in the ratings and hit a 1.21 in the demo and 3.86 million.
The eight episodes have averaged a 1.63 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 5.08 million viewers.
The rest of the FOX schedule is in poor shape so it’s currently the network’s third-highest rated drama of the season (behind Empire and The X-Files). That may be enough to secure Lucifer a second season but it’s very concerning that the series continues to lose viewers. That may be enough to sink the series. We’ll likely have to wait until May to find out for sure.
But, what do you think? Do you like the Lucifer TV show? If you ran the network, would you cancel or keep it?
Keep. This. Show. Million moms and religious types are upset and yet okay with all the actual garbage on tv? Here is a smart different and crazy show. The big question in….will Lucifer get a heart and soul?
Ok love this show. It started out as a crime show but now it’s slowly getting into the supernatural vibe. And lucifer begins to change and becomes more human is a really nice twist, especially when you consider the recent episode.Overall this show is the main reason as to why my Monday’s are bearable anymore. So please season 2 don’t cancel this show it has so much potential and greatness
Lucifer ROCKS!!! This show is very funny! Tom Ellis plays it perfect. I look forward to this show every Monday night. Wish the hour show were longer! What better place than The City of Angels for Lucifer to be on earth?! This show is a hit and should have many seasons. One of the few shows on that’s really worth watching. ITS A KEEPER!!!!
I love the show. it is currently my favorite show. Actually there is so little good programming on it was a delight to see this show appear.
The show is hot. KEEP IT
KEEP!!! I hate getting invested in a show and then they cancel. LOVE this show!
Renew Lucifer Tom Ellis is so hot and I get all my friends together to have Lucifer watching parties. All of us look forward to Mon nights on Fox to watch Tom Ellis
And how do they factor in those ratings when friends get together to watch the show on one tv? I think the networks need to realize that with streaming, recording and other types of media, the old factor of ratings really aren’t accurate any longer.
I find Lucifer to be a great dramedy. I am a Christian with an open mind to not fear shows like this just because of the title. Amazingly , the angel even quoted scripture . Which btw, I love the Angel actor DB Woodside and the whole cast . Lucifer is a crack up. The therapy session are beyond clever to say the least. I hope this show continues to stay on air . I will certainly continue to watch it. I spoke to some of my Christian friends and shared my thoughts on the positive side of the show.They… Read more »
Lucifer is one of my favorite shows. Tom Ellis is perfect for the part. He is extremely funny and makes it a hit! I look forward to this show each week and wish it were on longer. The hour it’s on goes by so fast! It’s too funny Lucifer and Chloe run around Los Angeles of all places – The City Of Angels. You need to keep this show going. It is AWESOME!!
Keep! I love this show and it’s only been getting better every week. Last night’s episode was amazing! I’ll be so sad if this show is cancelled.
I LOVE the show Lucifer, haven’t missed an episode. He needs to stay around kinda funny to watch him run around Los Angeles & some people need to lighten up you only live life once what’s wrong with a show like Lucifer to make you laugh when you’ve had a BAD day. Tom Ellis plays the part very well LOVE the accent so KEEP him & the show around. Natalie
Love love love! I don’t have cable so I watch on Hulu. Its becoming quite popular to stream tv instead of paying high cable prices, and I would assume this has an effect on its “ratings” and initial views. I think it would be a shame if they cancelled. But then again fox is pretty quick to cancel good shows.
We love Lucifer. Please don’t cancel.
RAY This show is the one show I always want to watch on friday night. An Angel plotting to kill the Devil because he took a vacation after being banished to HELL BY DAD, nobody in hell is fighting to take Lucifers place if you believe that there is no hope for you. It would be fun to see some of Hells minions break free and start hunting on earth. Did Lucifers brother think things out ?? When Lucifer is shot by a cop all hell will break lose ,Who will be safe ?? Will HELL HOUNDS make an appearance??… Read more »
Please keep Lucifer… It is funny/drama, everything in one show. I will be so disappointed if Lucifer gets cancelled. Please DON’T cancel.