Today Netflix dropped the eagerly anticipated season 5B of its hit series, Lucifer. The series follows Lucifer (Tom Ellis), who after coming down to Earth, works as a consultant for the LAPD with Detective Chloe Decker (Lauren German). Lesley-Ann Brandt stars as the demon Mazikeen.

In the back half of the season, Maze is on the search for a soul, and she also reconnects with Eve (Inbar Lavi) on the way.

Yesterday, Brandt talked to Jamie Ruby for an exclusive interview with SciFi Vision about working on the series, creating a musical episode, Maze's relationships, her motivations, designing Mazikeen’s look, and more.

Lucifer - 5.09 - "Family Dinner"

**The following is a detailed recap and review of the episode, which means it's full of spoilers. Please don’t read any further until you’ve watched it. You can also check out my (almost) spoiler-free review for the second half of the season if you prefer**

Netflix finally dropped the anticipated conclusion to season five of its hit series Lucifer less than an hour ago. In the last episode, Lucifer (Tom Ellis) was about to tell Chloe (Lauren German) how he felt when Amenadiel (D.B. Woodside) accidentally stopped time, not in control of his powers. Lucifer’s twin, Michael (also Ellis), had got into Amenadiel’s head, revealing that his son, Charlie, was human. Leaving a frozen Chloe, Lucifer joined Amenadiel to battle his brother, as well as Maze (Lesley-Ann Brandt), who had sided with Michael, believing that he could get her a soul. At the height of the battle, the brothers’ father, God (Dennis Haysbert), appeared, putting a stop to the fight. Season 5B picks up in that moment.

Following the recap is a review of the episode.

***The following review has slight spoilers for season 5B, though not really much more than the trailer***

Fans have been waiting with bated breath for today to arrive and Netflix to drop season 5B of the hit series Lucifer.

At the end of last season, Lucifer (Tom Ellis) was about to finally say those three little words to his girlfriend, Detective Chloe Decker (Lauren Graham), when Amenadiel (D.B. Woodside), accidentally stopped time after Lucifer's twin, Michael (also Ellis), got into his head and he lost control of his powers, crushingly to fans, halting Lucifer’s confession.

Leaving Chloe in the storage closet, Lucifer helped Amenadiel battle Michael, as well as Maze (Lesley-Ann Brandt), who had once again sold out Lucifer to get what she wanted. In this case, Michael had agreed to give her an audience with his father, who she believed could give her a soul.

At the height of the battle, their father, God, showed up in the form of Dennis Haysbert to break up the fight.

The back half of the season, which focuses on God’s arrival and how it impacts his sons, picks up right at that moment, and what follows is an intense episode called “Family Dinner” that forces Lucifer to deal with a lot of his “Daddy issues.” It gets the show off to a fantastic start. Haysbert has great chemistry with Ellis and Woodside and it was really interesting to finally see that family dynamic. Ellis is so flawless I constantly forget that it’s him playing both twins. He makes it easy to differentiate between the two.

Lucifer Season 5B Gallery - Premiering 5/28/21

Lucifer, bored and unhappy as the Lord of Hell, resigns his throne and abandons his kingdom for the gorgeous, shimmering insanity of Los Angeles, where he gets his kicks helping the LAPD…and the savvy detective Chloe Decker in particular.

Gallery photos from season 5B of Lucifer, premiering 5/28/21, after the jump.

THE CW NETWORK LINES UP THREE ALL-NEW, ORIGINAL SPECIALS FOR FOURTH QUARTER 2021

The CW Heads Back to Walton Mountain with the Original Television Movie “The Waltons’ Homecoming,” Starring Bellamy Young and Logan Shroyer and Narrated by Richard Thomas

Start up the Mystery Machine as The Scooby Gang Is Back for an All-New “The Scooby-Doo Reunion Special”

It’s Beebo to the Rescue Once Again in “Beebo Saves Christmas,”Starring Ben Diskin, Yvette Nicole Brown, Ernie Hudson and Victor Garber

May 25, 2021 (Burbank, CA) ─ The CW Network announced today three original specials making their debut in fourth quarter 2021, including an original made-for-television movie THE WALTONS’ HOMECOMING, a brand new mystery in the all-new THE SCOOBY-DOO REUNION SPECIAL and a holiday adventure as BEEBO SAVES CHRISTMAS.  All dates and times will be announced later.

THE WALTONS’ HOMECOMING is set in the 1933 Depression Era and told through the eyes of John Boy, the 17-year-old eldest child of John and Olivia Walton. His mother expects John Boy to help her raise his sisters and brothers, and his father expects him to follow in his footsteps to help support the family, but secretly, John Boy wants to be a writer. Times are hard enough in 1933, but to make matters worse, it looked to be the Waltons’ first Christmas without John Sr. When Olivia receives a letter that John Sr. is planning to make it home for Christmas after all, the family is thrilled and races to prepare for his homecoming. But when a storm threatens his arrival on Christmas Eve, and John Sr. is nowhere to be found, Olivia sends John Boy out into the night to find his daddy - a journey that will change John Boy’s life forever.

The CW 2021-2022 Season Highlight Trailer


Earlier today the CW released it's 2021-22 Primetime Schedule. Below is the new season highlight trailer for new and returning series. Check it out.

THE CW NETWORK ANNOUNCES ITS NEW SEVEN-NIGHT PRIMETIME SCHEDULE FOR 2021-2022

The CW Kicks Off the Week with Its Own Competitive Game Night with “Legends of The Hidden Temple” Followed by the New U.S. Version of “Killer Camp” on Sundays

Multiplatform Hit Series “All American” Begins Its Fourth Season on Mondays Followed by New Series “4400”

“The Flash” and “Riverdale” Both Return This Fall with Special Five-Episode Events to Begin Their New Seasons on Tuesdays

Wednesdays Are Action Packed Back-to-Back With“DC’s Legends of Tomorrow” Followed by “Batwoman”

Jared Padalecki Returns on Thursdays in the Hit Series “Walker” Followed by the Magic of “Legacies”

Fan Favorite “Penn & Teller: Fool Us” Remains on Friday Followed By TheReturn of the Drew Crew in “Nancy Drew”

The CW Launches Its Saturday Schedule with “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” Paired With “World’s Funniest Animals”

New Series “All American: Homecoming” and “Naomi” to Make Midseason Debuts Along with Host of Returning Hits, Including “Kung Fu” and “Superman & Lois”

May 25, 2021 (Burbank, CA) – The CW Network will officially launch its new seven-night 2021-22 primetime schedule in Fall of 2021 with a strategic mix of new and returning original scripted series and alternative programming, it was announced today by Mark Pedowitz, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The CW Network.  The CW’s 2021-22 network image campaign and new season highlight trailer features the newly released single “Higher Power” from the legendary band Coldplay.

The first season of SYFY’s scripted drama “SurrealEstate” is set to premiere Friday, July 16 at 10 p.m. EST.
 
The 10-episode, hour-long drama includes “Schitts Creek” alum Tim Rozon and Sarah Levy, Adam Korson, Maurice Dean Wint and Tennille Read.
 
In the season premiere of “SurrealEstate,” a team of eclectic real estate specialists handle the cases no one else can: haunted and possessed houses that literally scare would-be buyers away. Researching, investigating and “fixing” the things that go bump in the night, the team works to create closure—and closings -- even as they struggle with demons of their own.
 
“SurrealEstate” is produced by Blue Ice Pictures and George R. Olson serves as the executive producer and showrunner. Lance Samuels, Daniel Iron, Armand Leo and Danishka Esterhazy also executive produce.
 
Melanie Scrofano is set to direct two episodes following her directorial debut in “Wynonna Earp” Season 4. She joins directors Paul Fox, Danishka Esterhazy and Paolo Barzman.

Today Syfy also released a "hero" trailer for the series, which you can check out below.

Monday FOX held their annual upfronts for the 2021-2022 primetime season, though of course this year, it was completely virtual. As per usual, they held a press conference call for the media with the heads of FOX before the event so journalists could ask some questions. You can find the official press release and schedule that was announced as part of the upfronts in a previous post, as well as the trailers and new series photos. Below is the transcript of the conference call.

Earlier today CBS released it's 2021-22 Primetime Schedule. Below are fall trailers/first looks for the new CBS shows, including, NCIS: Hawai'i, FBI: International, CSI: Vegas, and Ghosts. This page will be updated if new videos are added