The American Series, LUCIFER, is probably one of the most watched series in recent times. A lot of people have gone on to either download or buy the CD (most probably) out of the inquisitive hunger to know what it would be about. The name of the series itself, LUCIFER, begs one’s rapt attention.

It is a story of an angel who has left hell — his abode and place of rulership — on a vacation to earth. He and his side-kick, Meis, have chosen to stay away from hell. In the series, he constantly blames God for all his misfortunes: being a fallen angel; living in hell; becoming a punisher and being a bad father to him. He then begins to work as a partner to a female police detective, Chloe Dekker to solve crimes and “catch bad guys”. This is somewhat ironical as he himself is a bad guy, and by nature, is a punisher (according to the series). Together, they solve numerous crimes and form one of the most formidable partnerships in the police department.

Hmm, the irony is why title a series ” the name of a bad guy” and make him “a good guy”? Perhaps, it is the director’s and producer’s wish to paint to the audience that LUCIFER, also called Satan by many Christians, can and has changed for the better. But in doing so, they will need to paint the other end of the binary –God— as being a wicked and inconsiderate father to his son, LUCIFER.

Still another irony surfaces. Because in trying to achieve what we may call their ” aim,” they – the producers and directors are subtly evangelising and painting a near-perfect image of who God is.

First, they paint him as a merciful father. In episode 8 of season 1, a certain reverend father tells his story of how he “found the light.” Apparently, he had been living a wayward and reckless life. Having lost his wife and daughter, he discovers God who with arms wide open, accepts him back.

Second is in the painting of LUCIFER as a punisher. The idea from the series is that God allows man to make his choices, be them good or bad ( really scriptural), and then when they make bad choices, he leaves them to the devil. That LUCIFER, the devil, is the only punisher and not God, is reason for celebration as it makes people want to meet a better and understanding father and not a punishing one.

Third, the series has also portrayed hell as being a ” very bad place” that no one wants to be. That is why , as LUCIFER, confirms, he ran away from hell. Because it isn’t a place to be. Also, in episode 7 of the same season, a particular policeman had died for just about 30 seconds before being restored back to life by an angel. When he returns, and is required by the angel to do him a favour on the condition that failure to do it will take him back to hell, he gets scared and becomes agitated. Apparently, hell is not such a good place to be after all.

A lot can be said in respect to the binary imposition of good as opposed to evil. That a good angel is “cool, calm and calculated” as opposed to LUCIFER’s reckless and exuberant lifestyle is another thing to note. Still, just as in the Holy Bible of the Christians, LUCIFER in this series, has a good voice and can play the piano.

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The American Series, LUCIFER, is probably one of the most watched series in recent times. A lot of people have gone on to either download or buy the CD (most probably) out of the inquisitive hunger to know what it would be about. The name of the series itself, LUCIFER, begs one’s rapt attention.

It is a story of an angel who has left hell — his abode and place of rulership — on a vacation to earth. He and his side-kick, Meis, have chosen to stay away from hell. In the series, he constantly blames God for all his misfortunes: being a fallen angel; living in hell; becoming a punisher and being a bad father to him. He then begins to work as a partner to a female police detective, Chloe Dekker to solve crimes and “catch bad guys”. This is somewhat ironical as he himself is a bad guy, and by nature, is a punisher (according to the series). Together, they solve numerous crimes and form one of the most formidable partnerships in the police department.

Hmm, the irony is why title a series ” the name of a bad guy” and make him “a good guy”? Perhaps, it is the director’s and producer’s wish to paint to the audience that LUCIFER, also called Satan by many Christians, can and has changed for the better. But in doing so, they will need to paint the other end of the binary –God— as being a wicked and inconsiderate father to his son, LUCIFER.

Still another irony surfaces. Because in trying to achieve what we may call their ” aim,” they – the producers and directors are subtly evangelising and painting a near-perfect image of who God is.

First, they paint him as a merciful father. In episode 8 of season 1, a certain reverend father tells his story of how he “found the light.” Apparently, he had been living a wayward and reckless life. Having lost his wife and daughter, he discovers God who with arms wide open, accepts him back.

Second is in the painting of LUCIFER as a punisher. The idea from the series is that God allows man to make his choices, be them good or bad ( really scriptural), and then when they make bad choices, he leaves them to the devil. That LUCIFER, the devil, is the only punisher and not God, is reason for celebration as it makes people want to meet a better and understanding father and not a punishing one.

Third, the series has also portrayed hell as being a ” very bad place” that no one wants to be. That is why , as LUCIFER, confirms, he ran away from hell. Because it isn’t a place to be. Also, in episode 7 of the same season, a particular policeman had died for just about 30 seconds before being restored back to life by an angel. When he returns, and is required by the angel to do him a favour on the condition that failure to do it will take him back to hell, he gets scared and becomes agitated. Apparently, hell is not such a good place to be after all.

A lot can be said in respect to the binary imposition of good as opposed to evil. That a good angel is “cool, calm and calculated” as opposed to LUCIFER’s reckless and exuberant lifestyle is another thing to note. Still, just as in the Holy Bible of the Christians, LUCIFER in this series, has a good voice and can play the piano.

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Hmmm. Interesting. But there are points to highlight here. It's obvious the person who wrote the Script and the director are not Bible reading folks, if they do, they know that;
There's a difference between Hell and Hellfire.

Hellfire is a furnace of fire prepared to compensate Lucifer and his demons as reward for their rebellion. Although, the Sentence is passed, but the execution hasn't been done YET,
Right now rules in the heavenly, "The Second Heavens"


Hellfire is not happening yet. Meaning it's not in operation yet. Meaning, It's not functioning yet. No one is in hellfire as we speak. no one knows where it's is right now, not even Satan the Lucifer, he doesn't know, he hasn't been there yet.

Hell or Hades is "Place" where departed souls are kept awaiting resurrection and Judgement. Same location, but different compartments. For the good and bad souls

Satan is not the Ruler in and of Hellfire. He is not in charge of Hellfire. He is not a master over hellfire. He didn't have a hand in creating it.

God created Hellfire to punish Satan "Lucifer" for rebellion, Hellfire is Lucifer's nightmare.
While in Hellfire, no one shall be in charge of Hellfire's gate or the other occupants, every spirit in hellfire shall recieve equal amount of heat.
No one can escape out of hellfire

They tried to craft a good story there, but Satan I not capable of doing any good, it's not in him. His nature is evil, he can't do good. That will be an abberation.