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Unusual series Lucifer was created from the comics by Neil Gaiman. Its main character, the Demon King, decided to move to Los Angeles for a while, bought himself a luxurious nightclub.
He meets Detective Chloe and tries to charm her, but fails. Then the King of Hell helps her solve crimes using his superpowers.
The premiere took place in 2016. First, they filmed 3 seasons, after which it was announced that the series was closed. But in the spring of 2019 season 4 was released, and in the summer of the same year it became known that there would be another, final one, in which they plan to shoot 16 episodes. Before they appear on the screen, you can watch or review our list of films and TV shows similar to Lucifer.
10 Areas of Darkness (2015)
American television series, sequel to the film of the same name. It tells about a man who was able to fully open the possibilities of his brain.
Starring Jake McDorman. Viewers say that the series cannot be called a masterpiece, but it is worth watching. The series “Areas of darkness” average rating. A total of 22 episodes were filmed.
9. Midnight, Texas (2017)
This is an American TV series that appeared in 2017. In 2018, the second season was filmed, after which the series “Midnight, Texas” was closed. It was created based on the books of the American writer Charlene Harris.
Events take place in the small town of Midnight, located in Texas. The medium Manfred moves into it to hide from creditors. He moved there on the advice of his late grandmother.
But soon the main character discovered that most of the inhabitants of the town are various evil spirits, including demons, vampires, witches, etc.
Manfred was able to take root in Midnite, and even organized his community to resist all these non-humans.
Viewers note that the series looks like a pleasant fairy tale, it is pleasant to watch thanks to good dynamics and easy presentation. This mystical series cannot be called original, but it has taken its rightful place among the same films.
8. Mind Reader (2009)
The Canadian series first appeared on screens in 2009. 5 seasons were filmed, the last of them was shown in 2014. In the US show “Mind Reader” stopped showing back in 2009 due to low ratings, but in other countries, such as Italy, its audience has only grown over time.
Craig Oleinik played the title role. He got used to the image of 28-year-old paramedic Toby Logan, who can read people’s minds. The young man decided to use his gift for good purposes – he helped solve complex crimes.
Viewers note that this is a good detective-adventure series, the main character of which is an intelligent, cheerful, slightly shy person. He has interesting plots, but lacks humor, many of the characters are too gray, “without a spark”, but otherwise the impression is positive.
7. Arrow (2012)
The series was based on the comic book superhero Green Arrow. The first season appeared in 2012, after which they filmed 7 seasons. In the winter of 2019, it became known that there would be season 8, the last one, which should be shown in the fall of the same year. The first season received positive reviews from critics. TV series “Arrow” won many awards.
The main character is billionaire Oliver Queen. For 5 years, everyone was sure that he died in a shipwreck. It was found on one of the islands of the Pacific Ocean. At home, his return was very welcome, especially his mother, beloved sister and best friend Tommy. What they don’t know yet is that Oliver has changed a lot. He decided to become a masked avenger, fighting crime using a bow and arrow.
The creators turned out to be a good series, which is somewhat reminiscent of “Batman”. Each episode is a separate story about revenge and punishment. It is filmed with high quality, the actors are also well chosen. It turned out to be a great telecomic.
6. Rosewood (2015)
This detective-crime series tells about Beaumont Rosewood, played by Morris Chesinat. This is a private pathologist from Miami. He has his own independent laboratory, which is in great demand in the state. The man has to cooperate with Detective Annalize.
This charismatic and well-mannered handsome man is a specialist “from God”, and helps to discover police evidence out of “sports” interest.
Light and interesting series “Rosewood” suitable for raising your spirits and having a good time, especially since the events of the film unfold against the backdrop of beaches, ocean coastlines and palm trees. In total, 2 seasons were filmed, the second of which was released in 2017.
5. Winona Earp (2016)
This series was also based on a comic book series. It’s been a fantastic western. The main character is the heiress of Sheriff Winona Earp, who was once the guardian of the law of times.
Now this brave girl is forced to fight demons and creatures from the underworld. She became famous for her accuracy and wild disposition.
Critics responded favorably to the series “Winona Earp”Maureen Ryan named it the best series of 2017. It is somewhat similar to Supernatural, but with a more dramatic plot.
Action, humor – everything is here, a high-quality series, when watching which you get closer to its heroes. The first season was released in 2016, after which 2 more seasons appeared. In the summer of 2018, it became known that there would be 4, which should be shown in the summer of 2020.
4. Preacher (2016)
This series is also a comic book adaptation. The main character is the priest Jesse Custer. He was possessed by a certain creature, Genesis, his parents are an angel and a demon, and from whom he inherited their traits.
If Genesis so desires, he can become equal with God, and the one who bears it will become the most powerful being in the world. And this time the priest was lucky.
Interestingly, Jesse himself was far from an angel, he killed and robbed, but then repented and decided to become a preacher. He couldn’t change drastically, even though he tried his best.
Сериал “Preacher” turned out to be interesting, it captures from the first minutes. Unusual characters, well-chosen actors, good work of the director and cameraman – there are many pluses. Of the minuses – the presence of scenes with violence and blood. The series has only 4 seasons, the last of which is the final one.
3. Bloodhound (2005)
In the series “Snoop” 7 seasons, the first of which was released in 2005, and the final one in 2012.
Everything takes place in Los Angeles. The main character Brenda Lee Johnson works as a detective. She’s a master of her craft, trained by the CIA. She has to deal with the most complex crimes – to investigate murders. In order for justice to prevail, she is ready for anything that cannot but shock her male colleagues.
The detective was brilliantly played by Kira Sedgwick. Each series has its own interesting plot, it constantly keeps in suspense. There are no bloody and shocking scenes in the Bloodhound series, there are comic episodes.
2. Constantine (2014)
Сериал “Constantine” was created from the comics “Messenger of Hell”. Matt Ryan played the lead role. It was closed after the first season.
The occultist John Constantine often hunted demons. He was helped in this not only by a sharp mind, but also by knowledge in the field of dark arts. He understands that he will go to hell anyway, stops his fight.
But when the demons decide to destroy the daughter of his old friend, Liv, he agrees to meet the demons again in order to save her.
The series turned out to be interesting and exciting, and the main character is charismatic and kind, although he hid these qualities under the mask of cynicism. It loses when compared to the movie, but otherwise not too bad.
1. Eternity (2014)
The protagonist of the series “Eternity” — Henry Morgan. He is a forensic scientist based in New York. He has his own secret. The man is immortal. And he would like to know what happened to him, why he suddenly became like that.
The audience responds well to the series, they write that the plot is worthy and original, dynamic, with humor. The main character was played by Yoann Griffith, a charismatic actor whose character is impossible not to fall in love with.