Lucifer

[Foxbat]

Good Omens isn't that much like Lucifer. Good Omens is about immortals covering their tracks from a monumental error and Lucifer is a crime show with a supernatural element. Good Omens' main characters are arguably bumblers while Lucifer's immortals are flawed and dependent on mortals for their moral compass.

I wasn't trying to equate the two series as the only thing they have in common is actors with UK accents portraying denizens of Hell (I wonder why that is? Hugh Grant, perhaps?) And Neil Gaiman.

To suggest that Terry Pratchett wasn't a peer to Douglas Adams is also folly. Pratchett's body of work or much, much larger. They're both no longer with us.

I never mentioned Terry Pratchett. I suppose I'm showing my age referencing Douglas Adams. And, I agree, sadly Terry and Douglas are no longer with us.

 

[harshness]

I suppose I'm showing my age referencing Douglas Adams.

Perhaps more a lack of broad exposure to silly Sci-Fi.

 

[Foxbat]

Perhaps more a lack of broad exposure to silly Sci-Fi.

Specifically, British silly Sci-Fi. I admit I am unfamiliar with the works of Sir Terry Pratchett.

Anyway, thanks for making me sorry I even brought it up.

 

[harshness]

Specifically, British silly Sci-Fi.

The Brits take their silly very seriously.

 

[wormil]

Lucifer renewed for 5th and final season.

 

[Foxbat]

The Brits take their silly very seriously.

I agree. I was lucky (?) to have been exposed to "Month Python" in High School through WTTW on Sunday nights.

Lucifer renewed for 5th and final season.

 

[Foxbat]

The Brits take their silly very seriously.

I guess so:
Christian petition mistakenly asks Netflix to cancel Amazon Prime show 'Good Omens'

 

[Foxbat]

"Lucifer" is in production of its final Season 5 which Netflix will release in two parts.
Lucifer: Season Five; Netflix to Release Final Season in Two Parts - canceled + renewed TV shows - TV Series Finale

(from the linked article) Kelly Clarkson takes a behind-the-scenes view of the crew on the set of "Lucifer":

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[wormil]

Weird that Netflix bought the show only to kill it after 2 seasons.

 

[KAB]

Weird that Netflix bought the show only to kill it after 2 seasons.

Well the last one is two sets of 8 episodes so it's basically three.

 

[harshness]

Inquiring minds want to know: when did 6-8 episodes become a season?

More like an epic miniseries.

 

[KAB]

Inquiring minds want to know: when did 6-8 episodes become a season?

More like an epic miniseries.

They've been doing it in the UK for years. Some are even less than that, "Luther" for example.

 

[wormil]

8 episodes is a tight season. 12-13 give a little more breathing room but must be a lot more effort since even 12 episode seasons often have filler. Anything over 13 requires talent and vision.

 

[KAB]

The Netflix Marvel series all could have benefited being cut to 8-10 episodes. They all were too stretched out.

 

[teachsac]

Part 1 of Season 5 starts tomorrow.

S~

 

[Foxbat]

I’m just starting episode 3, so far so good!