as in Satan
the supreme personification of evil often represented as the ruler of hell Lucifer is depicted as a powerful but proud angel who leads a revolt against heaven

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Recent Examples of Lucifer The 10-episode Exiles comes from a new creative team, with Jason Ning (Lucifer) as showrunner. Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 21 May 2025 Production on the spinoff is set to begin this summer in Los Angeles, with Jason Ning (Lucifer, Mrs. Davis) tapped to serve as showrunner. Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 19 May 2025 The network has also ordered Blue Bloods offshoot Boston Blue, CIA (starring Lucifer’s Tom Ellis) and the Harriet Dyer comedy DMV for next season. Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 2 May 2025 Ellis, who headlined Lucifer for its six-season run on Fox and Netflix, recently did a season-long arc on Hulu’s Tell Me Lies and will play a lead opposite Sterling K. Brown on the upcoming Hulu limited series Washington Black. Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2025 Though the actor has played a U.S. president in 24 and God in Lucifer, fans recognize him most as the face of Allstate Insurance, having starred in the company’s commercials since 2013. Emily Blackwood, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025 In the source material, Lucifer Morningstar (Gwendoline Christie) leaves Hell, locks its gates, and gives the key to Dream. Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025 Add to that mix the confused identity of the show, trying to be equal parts Lucifer, Hannibal, and Supernatural, and there just isn’t much to recommend it. Nola Pfau, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2025 Created and written by Sean Steinberg, the show is being produced by Adam Thal under The Star Film Company banner and Lucifer actress Lesley-Ann Brandt. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2025
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Noun
  • By then Twain had several reasons to believe that both his favor toward Satan and Olivia’s favor toward God were unreciprocated.
    Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 9 May 2025
  • According to tradition, Satan, disguised as a dragon, swallowed St. Margaret whole.
    Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 May 2025
Noun
  • Assign a devil’s advocate to challenge views and ensure richer discussions. 6.
    Nuala Walsh, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
  • Mahnaz’s son is a Tasmanian devil spinning his ticking time bomb energy into entrepreneurial pursuits (running a gambling ring at school), bullying classmates and yelling at any adult that interferes with his forcefield.
    Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 22 May 2025

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