Vote ‘Lucifer’: Bingewatch Award for Best TV show that’s ending too soon

Praise Satan! The Bingewatch Awards have long celebrated shows that left the party early, and Lucifer still tops the list for viewers who wanted more. The series ran from 2016 to 2021 across six seasons before closing the gates on September 10, 2021, and the fandom still wishes for another round. Lucifer mixed a standard police procedural with devils, angels, and plenty of daddy issues. Lucifer, played by Tom Ellis, arrives on Earth for a vacation from Hell and ends up solving cases with L.A. detective Chloe Decker, portrayed by Lauren German. Angels appear, Eve appears, and a surprising number of characters book therapy sessions. The blend proved irresistible at the time.

Enough from the archives. Here is why fans still cast votes for Lucifer long after the finale.

Lucifer is focused on relationships first, demonic intrigues second

Mamaque notes that Lucifer highlights the ins and outs of friendship, family, rejection, and acceptance, all with powerful characters who pull viewers into their feelings. The questioning of faith and fate plays a large part in the show, and analyses continue to examine how the series treats faith, reason, and family dynamics years after the final episode.

Lucifer knows how to have fun

Frankie Levine calls Lucifer perfect television because it is a police procedural that is anything but procedural. It keeps viewers at the edge of their seats while exploring important issues with a steady sense of fun. The completed run gives the series a clear shape, yet the light touch remains the reason many return for another binge.

Lucifer’s fandom is genuinely a fun place to be

Cece says everything makes Lucifer special, but the fandom stands out for its tolerance and welcome. The cast and crew clearly enjoyed making the show. Cast reflections in 2025 interviews confirm that the welcoming spirit has persisted, with actors still noting the warmth of the Lucifam community.

Lucifer’s side characters make the show

Much like a Charles Dickens novel, the series’s best characters are often the side characters. Chloe is a workaholic, divorced single parent who can work with the actual devil without losing her cool. Resident shrink Linda Martin, played by Rachael Harris, is the most well-adjusted person on the show, which admittedly does not mean much, yet she remains intelligent, loyal, and brave. Ella Lopez, played by Aimee Garcia, is a scientist with a joyous personality and a strong sense of personal faith. Mazikeen, played by Lesley-Ann Brandt, is the bounty hunter of our dreams and a constant Pinterest board inspiration for wearing full-leather outfits in Los Angeles heat. Lucifer handles serious issues without taking itself too seriously, which made it ideal for summer viewing then and now.

Lucifer’s Legacy in Streaming and Home Media

The series remains available on Netflix, and a Blu-ray set arrived on January 20, 2026. Physical media collectors now have an official package that matches the binge appeal the show enjoyed during its original run. Streaming charts still list Lucifer among titles that reward repeat watches, keeping the six-season story accessible without new episodes.

Cast Members’ Post-Show Careers

Tom Ellis leads the new CBS series CIA, which premiered on February 23, 2026. The move places the former devil in another high-stakes procedural, this time grounded in real-world intelligence work. Other cast members have taken on varied guest and recurring roles, yet Ellis’s new lead position keeps the Lucifer spotlight active for viewers who followed the original series.

Fan Theories and Enduring Interpretations

Active Reddit threads in 2025 continue to debate the show’s take on free will, destiny, and the blurred line between Heaven and Hell. Fans still parse the final season’s choices and the relationship between Lucifer and Chloe, treating the completed text like a modern myth that invites fresh readings. The discussions show how the series’s questions about faith and family keep drawing new voices into the conversation.

Lucifer’s Influence on Fantasy Procedurals

Lucifer demonstrated that a police procedural could carry supernatural elements without losing case-of-the-week momentum. Later shows have borrowed the formula of a charming outsider paired with a grounded detective, adding otherworldly stakes to familiar beats. The series proved that viewers would accept angels and demons inside a standard investigation structure, and the model still surfaces in pitches that blend crime drama with fantasy.

The Bingewatch Award for Best TV Show That’s Ending Too Soon may have passed its original voting window, yet Lucifer keeps earning fresh rewatches. The relationships, the humor, the side characters, and the questions about fate remain intact on the screen. Six seasons gave the story a destination, but the ride still feels shorter than many fans wanted. The series sits on streaming services and now on shelves in physical form, ready for the next viewer who needs a devilish case to solve.