Shows likeGame of Thronesthrive in large part due to their morally ambiguous main characters. Fans enjoy following these characters who are not quite heroes but not quite villains either. Newer shows likeShadow and Bonealso thrive for similar reasons. Many fans enjoycharacters like the Darklingand the Crows for their morally grey natures.
Often life is lived in the grey areas, and these stories represent that. Therefore, there is a show that disappointedGame of Thronesfans might want to check out. It features a morally grey protagonist who would fascinateGame of ThronesandShadow and Bonefans. The show in question is on Netflix, and it’s calledLucifer.
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Though there is no way to knowhow the show will end–season 6 hasn’t hit Netflix yet, after all–Lucifer’s writers seem to have greater respect for their characters than the writers ofGame of Thronesdid. Lucifer is, after all, the main character. The show is named after him, and throughout it, he is treated with the respect that an intriguing character like him deserves. He grows and changes and develops, and fans get to see it all. It’s hard to classify the genre ofLucifer.It has fantasy elements, likeGame of Thrones. Yet, the world of this series is much more grounded in reality. Still,Game of Thronesfans will definitely enjoy it. The main protagonist is larger than life. He brings an element of fun and fantasy wherever he goes.
For those who are unaware, the show’s basic premise is this: it follows Lucifer Morningstar (Tom Ellis) –as he calls himself–as he solves crimeswith a detective named Chloe Decker (Lauren German). Yes, that’s right, the devil is solving crimes. In a strange way, it makes sense. And it definitely makes for a good story.Lucifer, much likeGame of Thrones,thrives on its protagonist’s grey morality. However, unlikeGame of Thrones, in the end, it does not punish him for it. Rather,Lucifershows the main character leaning more towards the side of good while still being extremely compelling. Basically, it’s a classic tale of redemption. Lucifer is not entirely good; however, he still retains his devilish charm. Yet, he does grow and develop, as all good characters do. His actions always make some kind of sense.
This is more thanfans can say for the protagonistsofGame of Thronesin the end.Luciferhas it all, from drama to comedy to fantasy elements. Lucifer and Chloe, too, are intriguing protagonists.Game of Thrones fans will enjoy following both of their journeys. Their story starts off with Lucifer saving Chloe froma particularly unpleasant suspect in a casethey’re working on. Soon after, he officially becomes a consultant for the police department and continues working with Chloe. What’s funny about the show, too, is that Lucifer is honest about who he is from the beginning; it’s just no one believes him. Chloe herself needs to see his true face before she believes. Despite Lucifer doing many things that would be impossible for the average person, no one actually thinks he’s the devil.
That fact leads toa ton of interesting dramaand comedy in the show. But don’t worry,Lucifer, much likeGame of Thronesbefore it, can be taken seriously. The story is well-written. Its characters are treated with respect.What more could fans want?Luciferis alsonot afraid to be a bit mature, much likeGame of Thrones, but unlike in the HBO series, nothing is too gratuitous. All of the nudity and controversial topics are dealt with respectfully. What a refreshing change!Game of Thronesfans will likely also enjoy Lucifer for its unconventional romances. Don’t worry; not much will be given away here, but Lucifer and Chloe have an intriguing relationship. And so does Lucifer’s demon friend Mazikeen (Lesley Ann Brandt), more commonly known as Maze. In fact, Maze has several relationships over the course of the show.
Though one ismore of a fan favoritethan the others. SoGame of Thronesfans, don’t wait; check outLucifer. You won’t regret it. Lucifer and Chloe and all of their friends and family are intriguing characters. The showbrings fantasy and reality together. And it’s definitely a compelling journey, just likeGame of Thrones.Hopefully, the ending will be better than that ofGame of Thronesso that fans won’t regret watching it the way some fans of the HBO show probably did. Of course, not everyGame of Thronesfan will agree. Some might not seeLuciferas part of the fantasy genre enough to satisfy their craving. And that’s fine; everyone is different.
Yet ifGame of Thronesfans could giveLucifera chance, it might just give them what they wanted from the HBO series. And since the show is so interesting, it’s definitely worth a watch.
