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The Devil is the details, so let’s be clear the Lucifer TV show on FOX has not been cancelled. That said, the season two episode order has been reduced from 22 episodes to 18. The picture’s not as hellish as the bare facts might imply. The decision to shorten season two was made for creative and scheduling reasons.
A fantasy comedy-drama, Lucifer stars Tom Ellis as Lucifer Morningstar. The FOX cast also includes D.B. Woodside, Lauren German, Kevin Alejandro, Lesley-ann Brandt, Rachael Harris, Tricia Helfer, and Aimee Garcia. It seems all 22 episodes of season two have already been made, and the final four are character-driven stand-alone episodes which are easier to shift.
Executive producer and Lucifer showrunner Joe Henderson explained in a series of tweets that they had originally expected an 18 episode second season and mapped out the story accordingly. When FOX ordered 22 episodes of Lucifer season two, instead, he and the writing team crafted four extra episodes that allowed them to delve more deeply into the characters.
While Henderson isn’t certain if season three will consist of 22, 24, or 26 episodes, Deadline reports that the four episodes in question should be in addition to the 22 episodes already ordered for Lucifer season three on FOX.
The second season of Lucifer has been averaging a 1.10 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 3.83 million viewers. Compared to season one, that’s down by 25% in the demo and down by 16% in total viewers. Find out how Lucifer stacks up against the other FOX TV shows.
Lucifer Showrunner Joe Henderson Talks About Reduced Season Two Episode Count
For #Lucifer, we will be airing the last 5 episodes of season 2 in May! 5 you say?? But the show is 22?? Where are my remaining 4 episodes?
— Joe Henderson (@Henderson_Joe) March 23, 2017
Well, we designed this season to be an 18 episode arc because we originally were going to be 18 episodes. But then we got 4 more! Surprise!
— Joe Henderson (@Henderson_Joe) March 23, 2017
So we decided to create four episodes that let us play around a bit. Dig deeper into the character stories, play with format a bit, etc.
— Joe Henderson (@Henderson_Joe) March 23, 2017
We didn't know whether they'd air this season or next until now. Now we do. So bad news is you need to wait for them. And I know that sucks.
— Joe Henderson (@Henderson_Joe) March 23, 2017
But the good news is we'll have at LEAST 22 episodes of Lucifer next season. Maybe 26?? Probably 24? Hard to say this early #Lucifer
— Joe Henderson (@Henderson_Joe) March 23, 2017
We're doing four episodes that stand on their own, but also pick up plots we've introduced and bring in new stuff we'll play with season 3 https://t.co/AcUryFzZ2m
— Joe Henderson (@Henderson_Joe) March 23, 2017
Honestly, they love the show, they just didn't have anywhere to air the extra episodes until the fall. https://t.co/Oziy9LhmAS
— Joe Henderson (@Henderson_Joe) March 23, 2017
We know where they'll slot season 3, and how they'll affect story/etc. They won't feel very standalone because they are so character focused https://t.co/9DeSxdpwPH
— Joe Henderson (@Henderson_Joe) March 23, 2017
End of season 2 is still exactly what we planned. And it is CRAZY awesome, if you don't mind me saying so. #Lucifer https://t.co/uVwBBwPt0d
— Joe Henderson (@Henderson_Joe) March 23, 2017
What do you think? Are you a fan of the Lucifer TV show? Are you disappointed season two will end after 18 episodes, or are you more looking forward to an extended third season on FOX?
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