Lucifer Season 5 – Image: Warner Brothers / Netflix
Lucifer is coming again to Netflix for season 5 in summer time 2020 however sadly, no official launch date has been introduced simply but. Right here’s an up-to-date information as to what we learn about season 5 of Lucifer on Netflix, what we will count on from the story, the episode titles, the manufacturing schedule and what the possibilities are for season 6 of Lucifer.
Be aware: This submit was final up to date on April 19th, 2020.
As you might have heard, Lucifer is Netflix’s newest revival present. It managed to pick up the show from FOX who canceled the collection after three seasons final 12 months. The revival got here after an enormous fan marketing campaign to avoid wasting the present.
The early seasons of Lucifer were added to Netflix at first of 2019 and though the entire earlier seasons aren’t available on Netflix everywhere, season Four premiered completely on Netflix around the globe on May 8th, 2019.
In April 2020, manufacturing on season 5 stalled however we consider the primary half is now able to launch as we’ll get into shortly.
The response to the fourth season because the arrival has been immense. It smashed TVTime’s binge report rocketing to number one outperforming HBO’s Recreation of Thrones and breaking their all-time record.
There’s so much to cowl for Lucifer season 5 so let’s start.
When is the discharge date of season 5 of Lucifer?
We’ve moved this as much as the highest of the article that can assist you higher discover out when the discharge date is.
At the moment, no launch date has been introduced for Lucifer season 5 half 1 (extra on why half 1 in a bit).
Nonetheless, the Could 2020 checklist reveals that it’s not releasing then. As an alternative, we’re nonetheless considering it’ll be launched in both June or July 2020.
The collection is NOT releasing on Could eighth as some social media posts recommend. Could eighth is when season Four launched and a few shops are posting merely for likes.
Has Lucifer been renewed for season 5?
Official renewal standing: Renewed (final up to date: 05/11/2019)
On Could seventh, 2019, the collection was given its season 5 order. Nonetheless, it’s a bittersweet announcement because the present has been given a remaining season order.
due to the lucifans, #lucifer‘s story will come to an finish the way in which it ought to: the fifth and remaining season is coming to @netflix. pic.twitter.com/EvknS5AVHK
— Lucifer (@LuciferNetflix) June 6, 2019
In a press release to Hollywood Reporter, Netflix mentioned: “We’re thrilled that Lucifer followers around the globe have embraced this collection on Netflix, and we will’t wait to present them the large end they’ve all been ready for.”
Listed below are some extra reactions from the forged of Lucifer on its season 5 renewal:
Ildy Modrovich who serves as the principle showrunner mentioned: “Whoop whoop!!!! Season 5 is coming!!! Thanks to our lovely Lucifamily for your whole love and help!! And to @LuciferNetflix for being one of the best companions EVER!! It’s our remaining season so we’re planning to make it COUNT!!”
Joe Henderson who serves because the co-showrunner mentioned this: “The followers introduced us again to life. Now, we get to complete our story on our phrases. Can’t look ahead to you guys to see what’s in retailer!”
Tom Ellis had this to say: “Properly look what occurred! A fifth and remaining season of #Lucifer is coming to @LuciferNetflix thanks to all you loyal #lucifans for watching…now let’s finish this factor correctly”
The place is season 5 of Lucifer in manufacturing?
Present manufacturing: On maintain (Final up to date: April 2020)
In late June 2019, Ildy took to Twitter to substantiate that they’re heading again to the author’s room in July 2019. On July 12th, 2019 we received a photograph from your complete group again within the author’s room.
Oooooh, thanks @netflix #BrainFood #LuciferSeason5 #Lucifer pic.twitter.com/pbXOfPVBrh
— Ildy Modrovich (@Ildymojo) July 9, 2019
It’s already been teased that the primary scene of season 5 has already been written.
We’ve additionally received the primary few bulletins about who might be returning to the director’s chair in season 5.
Richard Speight, Jr. might be returning to direct in season 5.
Mr. @dicksp8jr within the hawse. And by no means worry… is certainly returning to direct one other ep S5. #Lucufer #LuciferSeason5 pic.twitter.com/awdKdGvCmt
— Ildy Modrovich (@Ildymojo) July 12, 2019
In early September 2019, Netflix introduced that season 5 had begun filming. The information got here accompanied by a picture with the vast majority of the forged lined up within the first desk learn. Filming is going down from September sixth, 2019 onwards.
#Lucifer Season 5 begins filming tomorrow!! Can’t wait @tomellis17 @LaurenGerman @Aimee_Garcia @RachaelEHarris @dbwofficial @kevinmalejandro @LesleyAnnBrandt @Henderson_Joe @Ildymojo pic.twitter.com/b9JWOT2EKj
— See What’s Subsequent (@seewhatsnext) September 6, 2019
In September 2019, we additionally received the primary new forged announcement for season 5. Erik Aude has been forged as Rod and is presently solely scheduled to seem in season 1.
As of December 2019, they’d accomplished the desk learn for episode 9. We consider that’ll be the ultimate episode of half 1 for Lucifer given the very fact its episode title features a spoiler and the very fact the writers and forged have each mentioned how emotional the episode is.
Simply completed the desk learn for episode 509 of #Lucifer. I’m so fortunate to work with these unbelievable actors. I cried a number of occasions through the learn and… nicely, I’m proper now fascinated about it. This episode may be very private to me, and simply… wow. Grateful.
— Joe Henderson (@Henderson_Joe) December 6, 2019
Additionally in December 2019, the See What’s Subsequent account from Netflix shared a primary look display screen for season 5.
#Lucifer Season 5 — FIRST LOOK: pic.twitter.com/OJAiYipn4n
— See What’s Subsequent (@seewhatsnext) December 5, 2019
In December 2019, we received a behind the scenes shot of a seaside scene arising. It’s led to rampant hypothesis as you’ll be able to think about.
In February 2020, we received phrase that the writers had concluded writing each episode with the final day within the Lucifer’s writing room going down on February seventh, 2020.
DB Woodside mentioned the next to mark the occasion: “Immediately was the final full day for the writers within the room. Please ensure to flood their timelines w love & gratitude.”
Chris Rafferty mentioned the next: “Ultimate day of the Lucifer Writers Room as we completed plotting our collection finale. It hasn’t sunk in but as a result of we nonetheless have extra writing, taking pictures & modifying to do, however we celebrated this bittersweet day with a lot of laughs & love”
https://twitter.com/Ildymojo/standing/1225816976901062656
In March 2020, alongside the worldwide Coronavirus epidemic, it was revealed that Lucifer was one of many many reveals at WBTV and Netflix that had been briefly postponed.
Regardless of the manufacturing on the present stalled, the writers and producers of the present have shared quite a few behind the scenes photos.
Okay! Right here’s a BTS of me directing our fav couple. I.E.: @tomellis17 watching me and @LaurenGerman being nerds. #Deckerstar #LuciferLockdown #LuciferSeason5 #Lucifer #LuciferonNetflix https://t.co/RQuOt2ee0b pic.twitter.com/YHqAAu3CaL
— Ildy Modrovich (@Ildymojo) April 15, 2020
Sneaky BTS of our dynamic duo cracking one another up. #LuciferLockdown #Lucifer #LuciferNetflix #deckerstar #itsthelittlethings 😈❤️ pic.twitter.com/CNmXjkKqrn
— Ildy Modrovich (@Ildymojo) March 28, 2020
Lucifer Season 5 Episode Names
On the finish of August 2019, we received phrase of the primary episode title and who’s writing and directing. Over time, we count on to listen to extra on the episode names and who’s returning to write down and direct.
- Episode 501 – “Actually Unhappy Satan Man” – Written by Jason Ning, Directed by Eagle Egilsson
- Episode 502 – “Lucifer! Lucifer! Lucifer!” – Written by Ildy Modrovich, Directed by Sherwin Shilati
- Episode 503 – “!Diablo!” – Written by Mike Coats, Directed by Claudia Yarny
- Episode 504 – “It By no means Ends Properly for the Rooster” – Aiyana White, Directed by Viet Nguyen
- Episode 505 – “Detective Amenadiel” – Joe Henderson, Directed by Sam Hill
- Episode 506 – “BluBallz” – Written by Jen Graham Imada, Directed by Richard Speight, Jr.
- Episode 507 – “Our Mojo” – Written by Julia Fontana, Directed by Nathan Hope
- Episode 508 – “Spoiler Alert” – Written by Chris Rafferty, Directed by Kevin Alejandro
- Episode 509 – “Household Dinner” – Written by Joe Henderson and directed by Nathan Hope
- Episode 510 – “Bloody Celestial Karaoke Jam” – Written by Ildy Modrovich and directed by Sherwin Shilati.
- Episode 511 -“Resting Satan Face” – Written by Mira Z. Barnum, Joshua Duckworth, and Richardo Lopez Jr.
- Episode 512 – “Daniel Espinoza: Bare and Afraid” – Written by Mike Costa, directed by Greg Beeman
- Episode 513 – “A Little Innocent Stalking” – Written by Julia Fontana & Jen Graham Imada and directed by Richard Speight, Jr.
- Episode 514 – “Nothing Lasts Perpetually” – Written by Chris Rafferty & directed by Lisa Demaine
- Episode 515 – “Is This Actually How It’s Going to Finish?!” – Written by Jason Ning & directed by Ildy Modrovich
- Episode 516 – “A Likelihood At a Pleased Ending” – Written by Joe Henderson & Ildy Modrovich & directed by Karen Gaviola
On March 12th, the Lucifer Writers account revealed the ultimate episode title for season 5.
https://twitter.com/LUCIFERwriters/standing/1238209811893743616
What to anticipate from season 5 of Lucifer
Warning: spoilers forward
Earlier than we get into spoiler territory for season 4, Netflix produced a implausible season’s 1-Three recap for Lucifer that launched simply earlier than season 4.
Firstly, let’s simply recap the ultimate episode as there’s so much to dive into.
The ultimate episode (episode 10 – “Who’s da New King of Hell?”) sees Lucifer return residence to assist comprise hell which is now spilling into Los Angeles. Chloe and Lucifer additionally reveal their love for one another (no shock there) with Lucifer saying “his old flame was by no means Eve”.
All through the season, we’ve seen Chloe battle to come back to phrases with the very fact Lucifer has a demonic aspect which is why the introduction of Eve made sense.
Season Four units up future seasons with the demons again residence in hell now figuring out that Lucifer by no means intends on returning residence.
The episode closes with Lucifer saying his remaining goodbye to Chloe as he returns residence albeit hopefully solely briefly.
Will Eve return in future seasons?
Eve additionally departed by the tip of season Four however we don’t consider her story has accomplished but both. She clearly made amends and noticed the error in her methods all through the season. She’s now gone off to seek out herself however may simply be purchased again later.

Eve in Lucifer season 4 – John P. Fleener/Netflix
Will Lucifer return from Hell?
Not like the primary season, Lucifer gained’t be capable of strike a deal to return to Earth. He’ll need to discover a alternative ruler for the underworld to stop it from spilling into the actual world. Lucifer would decide to ask certainly one of his different siblings.
Some have speculated that Lillith (Adam’s first spouse) may return with Eve saying that she “tamed the beasts of the evening”.
What number of episodes will there be in season 5 of Lucifer?
Initially, we had been informed that Lucifer could be 10 episodes remaining season however as of July 2019, we now know that Netflix has given an expanded order to the present.
It’s value noting that the collection is confirmed to be cut up into two halves, nevertheless. Half 1 will seemingly include eight episodes and half 2 of the identical quantity.
The collection has been expanded to 16 episodes that means we’ll have practically 16 hours value of recent content material come 2020.
#Lucifer Season 5 simply received a HELL of so much higher — and larger! We have added six extra hours, for a grand whole of 16 episodes! pic.twitter.com/HILzaacpsb
— See What’s Subsequent (@seewhatsnext) July 26, 2019
How was the response for season Four of Lucifer?
This season was purchased again from the lifeless from followers and has clearly happy followers too. The IMDb scores for every episode has soared this season to between 9.5 to 9.9 on some episodes. Examine that with the mid-8s that among the third season episodes noticed.
Most agreed that the discount within the episodes and full freedom granted by Netflix has meant in a big bump in high quality.
We heard in July 2019 that we may quickly see the discharge of the blooper reel for season 4. Somebody, nevertheless, has put collectively a compilation of all of the “behind the scenes” and bloopers launched up to now.
Will Lucifer be again for season 6 on Netflix?
Up till the beginning of 2020, it was believed that season 5 was set to be the final for Lucifer on Netflix. Nonetheless, a number of developments have constructed up that means that we’re most likely going to get extra seasons post-season 5 on Netflix. Right here’s what we all know.
In February 2020, nevertheless, TVLine has reported that there have been ongoing talks between Netflix and Warner Bros. to maintain Lucifer going past the fifth season. This included the showrunners signing up for one more season and in March 2020, Tom Ellis signed on for more episodes.
Maybe the largest tease up to now is from DB Woodside who teased “a super-secret mission” for Netflix and Warner Brothers.
Appears like I’m doing a brilliant secret mission for @netflix & @warnerbros that I’m not capable of say something about.
Besides that it’s tremendous cool.
And a brilliant secret.
And I’m tremendous excited.
Have I informed you that it’s tremendous? pic.twitter.com/h7nfZOviEu
— DB Woodside (@dbwofficial) March 5, 2020
In April 2020, we received phrase that the continuing talks with Tom Ellis had broken down with a contract dispute between Warner and the principle actor.
Different Lucifer Season 5 Information & Casting Bulletins
- On September 23rd, 2019 one of many first supporting forged members was introduced. Matthew Bohrer has beforehand starred in supporting roles on Amazon’s Goliath, Common Hospital, Masters of Intercourse and Blockbuster.
First new casting announcement for #LuciferSeason5 with Matthew Bohrer (@MatthewBohrer) taking part in Donovan Glover. pic.twitter.com/9Pu9RrJKA9
— What’s on Netflix (@whatonnetflix) September 23, 2019
- On October 11th, Brianne Davis who appeared in HISTORY Channel’s Six, Jarhead (2005) and Synchonicity (2015) has been forged in season 5 as Detective Dancer.
Casting information for #LuciferSeason5 !!
Brianne Davis (@thebriannedavis) has been forged as Detective Dancer within the remaining season of the present! pic.twitter.com/9hFEWW85ew
— What’s on Netflix (@whatonnetflix) October 11, 2019
- On October 28th, it has been confirmed that the ultimate season of Lucifer will be split into two halves.
- In November 2019, it was listed that Erin Cummings who has starred within the likes of Spartacus will play the position of Mandy in season 5.
Casting information for #luciferseason5 Erin Cummings who has starred in Spartacus will play the position of Mandy in season 5. pic.twitter.com/bw1PQrkjIi
— What’s on Netflix (@whatonnetflix) November 10, 2019
- On November 22nd, IMDb was up to date with one other forged announcement. Nashville’s Chaley Rose will function in season 5 as Future Web page.
Extra casting information for #LuciferSeason5 – Chaley Rose (@ChaleyRose) who has featured on Nashville will seem in season 5 as Future Web page. pic.twitter.com/SnF34Qv3bQ
— What’s on Netflix (@whatonnetflix) November 22, 2019
- In December, Lucifer cameoed within the DC universe crossover Infinite Earth. You possibly can see his cameo within the clip beneath or you’ll be able to look ahead to Infinite Earths to hit Netflix. This has led to hypothesis that John Constantine may function in Netflix’s remaining season of the present. Tom Ellis mentioned in an interview it was a struggle to maintain his cameo a secret.
- On January sixth, 2020 Entertainment Weekly completely revealed that Dennis Haysbert might be becoming a member of the forged to play the position of God. This, in fact, implies Lucifer and his brother might be spending a lot of time with their father within the remaining season.
- On January 17th, 2020 we realized that Catherine Dent will seem in season 5 as Dr. Alice Porter.
- On January 21st, 2020 we realized that Annie Funke will play the position of Sister Francine in episode 5.
- In February 2020, Neil Gaiman took to Twitter to speak to plenty of Lucifer followers who declare that Lucifer was canceled due to The Sandman. That’s false.
It was introduced by Netflix after they rescued Lucifer that it could be ending on the finish of Season 5. This was nicely over a 12 months earlier than Netflix gained the public sale for Sandman.
— Neil Gaiman (@neilhimself) January 28, 2020
- In Could 2020 we received phrase that Allison McAtee could be starring as Elizabeth Newman in season 5 episode 10.
Casting information for #LuciferNetflix season 5!
Allison McAtee (@AllisonMcAtee) has been hooked up to play the position of Elizabeth Newman. pic.twitter.com/ZPXCh6TT4p
— What’s on Netflix (@whatonnetflix) May 1, 2020
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