Superpowered siblings with a knack for witty banter face a surreal, briskly-paced adventure to save the world.
Darkly comic and campy, with dry wit. A late-night trip at a brisk pace. Emotionally it is heavy.
Streaming on Netflix.
It stays inside its TV-MA, with moderate sex and nudity, and strong violence.
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Reunited by their father's death, estranged siblings with extraordinary powers uncover shocking family secrets — and a looming threat to humanity.
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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Lucifer (2016)Dry wit · campy · comfort watch · briskThe Lord of Hell brings his darkly comic whimsy to Los Angeles crime fighting, with brisk, witty results.
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