Top 10 Small Details in Lucifer You Missed

One thing you’ll soon learn is that the attention to detail in “Lucifer” is simply next level. A great example is why Lucifer might choose to name his nightclub “Lux.” Derived from Latin, “lux” refers to a unit of illumination. And as we know, Lucifer is the “light-bringer.” But his establishment tends to be filled with activities that the Bible might deem sinful. So, the juxtaposition of the name and purpose almost mirrors that of its owner. In other words, Lucifer probably named this bar after himself.

If you’re familiar with classical mythology, you might know that “Lucifer” was actually the Roman name for the planet Venus - also known as the “Morning” and “Evening” star. In the Book of Isaiah, a wicked king of Babylon is described as the morning star, fallen from heaven; Latin translations rendered this as “Lucifer”, and for Christians it became the name of the devil. Directly translated, it means “light-bringer.” Hence the name “Lucifer Morningstar”. This meaning seems to be alluded to once again in season four when Chloe says goodbye to Lucifer. Take note of her star-patterned top. Could this be a symbol of the light he brings to her life?

Lucifer isn’t the only character with a carefully thought-out name. When he first meets Trixie in the pilot, she tells him that her name is short for Beatrice. Those familiar with Dante Alighieri (AL-ee-gYAIReh)’s Divine Comedy will recall that “Beatrice” is the poet’s guide through heaven. She represents revelation and grace. It’s believed she was based on his muse, an Italian woman named Beatrice Portinari. In “Lucifer”, Trixie shares this purity of spirit, making us think that the writers had Dante’s Divine Comedy in mind when they created her character.

There’s no shortage of pop culture references on “Lucifer.” Some are hard to miss, like this “Game of Thrones” reference [“Or perhaps winter is coming.”]. But others are less obvious. A great example is the drawing of Bluebell the rabbit on Chloe’s fridge. Bluebell was a character in Richard Adams’ 1972 novel “Watership Down”. Perhaps borrowing the name from “Watership Down”, the “Sherlock” episode “The Hounds of Baskerville” introduces a girl who owns a glow-in-the-dark rabbit called Bluebell. “Lucifer’s” Bluebell could be a reference to either one, or both!

In season five, the “Lucifer” creators paid homage to the late great filmmaker with some brilliant set design. First, we’d recommend paying extra attention to the “Red 2 Mars Project” lab in the second episode, because it gives us some major “Space Odyssey” vibes. Then in episode seven, while visiting a potential suspect they arrive at another very familiar-looking setting. In fact, the similarities to “The Shining” are almost as unnerving as the film itself. They’ve even thrown in a kid on a tricycle for good measure. If we had to venture a guess, we might just say that there’s a hardcore Stanley Kubrick fan among the writers.

For a TV show about the devil, it seems rather obvious that the color red would feature prominently. Indeed, for our protagonist, red represents his devilish side. He’s often seen wearing a hint of it, from a pocket square down to the soles of his shoes. However, you’ll also see plenty of red in scenes depicting passion, love, or lust. You’ll notice that Eve wears a lot of red during her time with Lucifer. And Chloe is wearing a red dress when she and Lucifer first hook up. Lucifer’s wings also seem to work somewhat like a mood ring, giving us insight into his psyche.

This series isn’t short on musical moments. Lucifer is no stranger to crooning the odd tune either. And who among us won’t have the musical episode etched into our minds forever? But what you might not have noticed is that all the songs featured throughout the series share something in common. Whether it’s in the title or through the lyrics, every song features references to God, Hell, or the Devil in some way. It just goes to show just how detail-oriented this show is. If you picked up on this, you should sing your own praises.

The forbidden fruit that Eve bit into in Genesis has often been depicted as an apple. This is hinted at when Eve is on the show, whether it’s printed on her t-shirt or through her drink order. But some scholars believe that the Fruit of Knowledge was actually a pomegranate. And there’s plenty of pomegranate imagery to pick up on throughout the series. Charlotte even has paintings of them in her office. Of course, there’s mythological significance, too. In Greek mythology, it was pomegranate seeds that confined Persephone to the underworld. This might be what Charlotte’s fate alludes to.

We know that the fans wield a lot of power when it comes to saving the shows they love. When Fox canceled “Lucifer” after its third season, co-creator Joe Henderson teased a major cliff-hanger finale. He encouraged fans to “make noise” and soon enough #SaveLucifer was trending on Twitter. It even spurred a second trending hashtag — #PickUpLucifer. So, during their first season on Netflix, they named the ninth episode of season four “Save Lucifer”, in honor of their dedicated fanbase. Hilariously, they also acknowledged the fans through Ella’s reaction to Lucifer and Chloe finally getting together, right down to her use of fandom vocabulary.

Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions.

Lucifer Visits the Most Haunted Hotel in Hollywood
The Roosevelt Hotel Is Known for Its Spooky Activity

The Episode Names Are Always Said Out Loud
Keep an Ear Out Because the Episode’s Title Is Always Spoken During the Episode

A Nod to Another Neil Gaiman Story
Chloe Reads Gaiman’s “Coraline” to Trixie

Just as it looked like Lucifer and Chloe’s time had come, the writers threw us a curveball by sending Lucifer back to hell. But could it be that this was foreshadowed in the season four premiere? When Lucifer plays “Creep” on the piano, the decor behind him looks a lot like his throne in hell. And the fact that he’s alone could signify his and Chloe’s fate at this point. Lucifer’s reflection in the piano also represents the inner turmoil he’ll undergo throughout the season. “Lucifer” really loves its symbolism. And it’s this level of detail that makes us love the show even more.