DC and Fox developed a TV series based on the "Sandman" character Lucifer. In February 2015, Fox ordered the pilot. According to "The Hollywood Reporter", the series focuses on an alternate version of Lucifer, "who is bored and unhappy as the Lord of Hell and resigns his throne and abandons his kingdom for the beauty of Los Angeles, where he gets his kicks helping the LAPD punish criminals." "Californication" creator Tom Kapinos penned the script, and served as executive producer for the pilot; Len Wiseman directed. Jerry Bruckheimer and Jonathan Littman also served as executive producers. Jerry Bruckheimer Television's KristAnne Reed was on board as a co-executive producer. It was announced that Tom Ellis would portray the main character in the series. In March 2015, Lauren German was cast as the female lead on the series, described as an LAPD homicide detective who is "repulsed and fascinated" by Lucifer as they work together to solve a murder. Fox officially picked up the series on May 8 and premiered the series on Monday January 25, 2016. Fox later cancelled the series after three seasons on May 11, 2018. However, following the successful campaign "#SaveLucifer" initiated by fans, the series was picked up by Netflix for a fourth season. The ten-episode season began streaming May 8, 2019. Netflix renewed the series for a fifth season on June 6, 2019, releasing in two parts in 2020. Netflix renewed the series for a sixth and final season on June 23, 2020.