Lucifer fans will remember the day the crime-fantasy show was dropped from FOX channel after season three and following an incredible petition from loyal viewers, streaming giant Netflix swooped in and saved the day.
However, it seems the show has run its course because Netflix recently announced they wouldn’t be continuing following a fifth instalment.
Show boss Ildy Modrovich has spoken out and given an explanation as to why this the show won’t be returning.
While fans are hoping their petition for a sixth series will change his mind, he took to Twitter yesterday with a long statement which had been written out and posted as a photo.
The caption accompanying the image revealed it was a “message of love for [the] #Lucifans” from the whole production team.
It began: “Hello, beloved Lucifam! We know there’s been a lot of confusion over the recent announcement that this is our last season. Many are wondering if they should fight for more??
“And while we feel just as sad as many of you do that this marvellous ride is coming to an end, a fight won’t change things right now.
“But we spoke to our partners at Netflix and Warner Bros, and you should all know TREMENDOUS care and consideration was put into making this decision,” he continued.
“The whole reason they decided to announce that it was our fifth and final season simultaneously is because they know how devoted and passionate our fans (and we!) are and wanted to give y’all (and us!) as much time as they could to accept and process the news.
“And for that, we’re incredibly grateful.
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“But mostly, we’re all beyond grateful that they gave us this new life in the first place. AND a chance to give this story the ending it deserves.
“And, of course… none of that would have EVER happened if it weren’t for YOU. We can truly never thank you enough of that.”
While many felt the news was hard to digest, several replies stated the “respect” they had for the decision.
As for how the story is going to end, viewers have taken to Reddit to surmise the finale.
kmcard wrote: “One of the things I’ve been waiting for is to see what Lucifer (played by Tom Ellis) and Chloe [Decker (Lauren German)]would actually be like together. Mostly because I don’ really see how it would work given the characters they’ve show us thus far.”
Another used, named letmepick commented: “There is so much to explore in this universe than one more season, while finishing the main storyline, will leave a slightly bitter taste of missed potential.”
One predicted “Chloe gets show on a case”. elwebst elaborated and said how “Lucifer will hear about it in Hell and go on a rampage to find her, realises she’s in heaven, then he has a crisis of self doubt on whether he would be willing to make up with Dad, but if he doesn’t, he’ll never see Chloe again”.
While youbetterstopputa suggested: “I’m excited for this season, and I predict half of it will be self-discovery type of episodes revolved around Chloe, and how she is coping with Lucifer’s return to hell. I think there will be a huge event that prompts Lucifer’s visit to Earth and somehow this season will end on a sad note.”
Lucifer season 4 is available to stream on Netflix now.
