WiC reviews every single episode of Lucifer season 5, part 2

Season 5, Episode 16: “A Chance at a Happy Ending”

The season 5 finale could have gone in two ways. It could have ended in a cliffhanger or it could have the resolution fans needed. Thankfully, showrunners opted for the latter and it pays off, giving fans so many big moments after a season that put them through the wringer.

The season finale is overshadowed by Dan’s death. The group is still reeling from his loss; Lucifer is shaken by Michael’s role in everything that has happened, Maze is struggling to contain her grief and Chloe is shocked to learn that Dan is actually in hell.

When Lucifer’s sister Remiel is killed, Michael’s plans come into focus. He doesn’t have the flaming sword yet, but maybe they can stop him before he puts it together. With Ella’s help, they figure out where the final piece of the sword might be, but Michael thwarts their plan and gets the last piece anyway.

There’s no avoiding the battle that’s brewing between Michael and Lucifer, but what’s surprising is how little support Lucifer has to become God. Nevertheless, Lucifer, Amenadiel and Chloe show up at the LA Coliseum for the big battle. When Michael kills Chloe, Lucifer puts everything on the line as he races to heaven to rescue her. The ring of immortality protects him from being incinerated in the Silver City, and he passes it to Chloe in time to send her back to earth. Before she goes, he manages to tell her he loves her.

When Chloe gets back she realizes she still has Amenadiel’s necklace in her hand, which gives her superhuman strength. She fights Michael and is about to kill him when Lucifer returns. He’s unharmed and he chops Michael’s wings off instead of killing him.

Lucifer discovers that all of his efforts seem to have worked. He’s God now. The episode ends with everyone bowing before him.

It would not have been surprising if the 5B finale ended with a massive cliffhanger, but it was smart to give fans the resolution they have so desperately needed. Michael doesn’t seem to be a threat anymore, Lucifer has finally confessed his feelings to Chloe and now he’s God. It’s actually the perfect balance of resolution and insight into what’s coming in the show’s final season.

The finale is one of the strongest episodes of the season, offering fans answers, action and those three little words everyone has been dying to hear. Lucifer is practically Instagram official with Chloe and that means season 6 can focus on the fallout of his decisions.

While the slow burn has been fun, it’s nice knowing that there will be an entire season where Lucifer and Chloe know where they both stand. After losing Dan, Chloe will need to lean on Lucifer more than ever. Unless the writers pull a massive switcheroo (which is always possible) then it looks like Lucifer and Chloe will spend season 6 as a couple.

It’s not often that shows manage to have satisfying seasons, but Lucifer 5B delivered on all fronts. It might have delivered too well, because I’m dying to know what happens next. Let’s just hope we don’t have to wait too long for answers…

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