Lucifer: The Last Heartbreak

March 19, 2018 7:21 PM - Season 3, Episode 18

Chloe and Lucifer go on the hunt for a serial killer targeting couples in love, while Pierce realizes the case is connected to a murder he solved in 1958. (Also, Amenadiel encounters Charlotte, and Maze continues to be on her worst behavior.)

Den of Geek review - A copycat killer dredges up memories of a former case, and Pierce tells Chloe that he's ready to bring down his emotional walls on Lucifer.

EW recap - Lucifer serves us a highball glass full of flashbacks tonight as we drink in Pierce as a 1950s detective hunting a serial killer.

posted by oh yeah! (5 comments total)

This was a much stronger episode than last few times. The case of the week was relatively interesting, primarily because of Pierce's connection to it.

Some of the characterization felt a bit off to me. I thought Linda's advice not to tell Charlotte the truth was really bad. I would have thought Lucifer would have accepted Chloe's offer for drinks, but I guess he's trying to be the good guy.

I know it's stupid, but I don't want to see Pierce break Chloe's heart or toy with her emotions. Yes, I realize he believes she's the key to breaking the curse, but I thought he had some actual feelings for her beyond her usefulness.

Poor Trixie! We all know there has got to be a Maze grovelling for forgiveness scene in the future, right?
posted by sardonyx at 8:32 PM on March 19, 2018

When the 1950s scene started, I was worried the whole episode was going to be in flashback -- one of those 'all the regulars play different roles in the past' stunt episodes. Not that I haven't enjoyed that trick in other shows, just that there's not enough time left in the season for non-forward motion.

I know it's stupid, but I don't want to see Pierce break Chloe's heart or toy with her emotions. Yes, I realize he believes she's the key to breaking the curse, but I thought he had some actual feelings for her beyond her usefulness.

Agreed. And I'm confused as to what he thinks she can do to break the curse.
posted by oh yeah! at 8:48 PM on March 19, 2018 [1 favorite]

I really thought upsetting Trixie would be the key to Maze realizing she's hurting people who don't deserve it, but it seems not for now.

As for Linda, I can understand. It would be easier if she said "stay away FOR NOW." Meaning let me help her until she's more stable and THEN we can deal with this. Introducing that kind of trauma when she just got Charlotte to trust her would probably be a bad idea.
posted by miss-lapin at 12:28 PM on March 20, 2018 [2 favorites]

I have to say I am glad that Pierce doesn't seem to have feelings for Chloe because I really don't think the show should have literally every man in love with her (except Amenadiel I guess)

I think Linda was in the right about Charlotte not being ready yet for the full truth and I think Amenadiel is bumbling around in things he doesn't fully understand because of his unresolved issues with his mother and his belief that his father is "testing him". Do we have any hint that he is right about that?
posted by Julnyes at 8:09 AM on March 23, 2018

Linda pines for Amenadiel, Amenadiel....pines for his dad. This does not seem equal.

Poor Trixie.

That radio trick is done IRL except they send flowers. I forget the name of the show though.
posted by jenfullmoon at 3:45 AM on November 11, 2021