Lucifer
Monday, 9 p.m., Fox
One of the early successes of the new TV season is Fox’s “Lucifer,” the story of the devil himself, who has relocated from Hades to Los Angeles. Lucifer Morningstar acclimates easily, working with LAPD Detective Chloe Dancer (Lauren German) to solve crimes. This week, a football star turns to Lucifer when he finds a dead girl in his swimming pool. Lucifer is played by Welsh actor Tom Ellis, 37, who previously starred on USA network’s “Rush,” playing a doctor who treated the rich and famous.
In typical LA fashion, Ellis spoke to The Post from the back of a town car about his recent good fortune.
How did Lucifer end up in LA?
What’s happening to Lucifer, he doesn’t want his title anymore. LA seems like the perfect place to rid himself of that. It’s perfect in many ways. The city is full of things he knows. The Bacchanalian lifestyle. People come there to reinvent themselves.
After “Rush” was canceled, did you stay in LA?
I’m still based in the UK. I have a transient lifestyle. America is where I come to work, but my home is London. I like being bi-continental.
You have three children?
Yes. Three daughters [with two different women]. The eldest is 10. I also have three sisters. It’s a dynamic I’m quite used to.
Where did you study acting?
I couldn’t afford to go to drama school in London. Then I met with the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama in Glasgow and I fell in love with the city. It was one of the few schools that offered me a place. It didn’t do me any harm.
Did you learn an American accent at drama school?
I didn’t really approach the American accent with confidence. But I did the London production of The Lyons, a Nicky Silver play about a very New York Jewish family. Working with Nicky and Mark Brokaw, in the rehearsal space was a great experience. It was a real turning point for me. I think about a week and a half into rehearsals, Mark said, “You have to stop thinking like British people and be American.” It was a lightbulb moment. I had an amazing experience working with him. In the last week, I got the “Rush” pilot script. I made a tape and I had a kind of weird, overwhelming feeling I was going to get the job. Twenty-four hours later, [TNT] called me with the job.
Lucifer has seduced his therapist, Linda (Rachael Harris). Isn’t that behavior discouraged?
He does therapy in exchange for sex. That is one of the relationships I adore. Playing the devil in therapy was a big selling point for me.
Are you dating anybody in America?
I really don’t talk about that but I will say that American women really do like a British accent.
American Crime
Wednesday, 10 p.m., ABC
Against the school lawyer’s advice, Leslie (Felicity Huffman) decides to take it upon herself to welcome Eric (Joey Pollari) back to Leyland, but his basketball teammates do not embrace him. Meanwhile, Anne Blaine (Lili Taylor) decides that she’d rather take the school to court over what happened to her son, Taylor (Connor Jessup), than accept a settlement.
How to Get Away with Murder
Thursday, 10 p.m., ABC
A few weeks have passed since Wes (Alfred Enoch) shot Annalise (Viola Davis). Wes deals with the fallout from that night, as Annalise faces a complicated road to recovery.
The People v. O.J. Simpson
Tuesday, 10 p.m., FX
“How does a murder suspect disappear from a room full of people?” That’s the logical question LA District Attorney Gil Garcetti (Bruce Greenwood) asks Robert Shapiro (John Travolta) of his client, O.J. Simpson (Cuba Gooding Jr.). Twelve LAPD cars chase OJ in the white Bronco and TV stations cover the the manhunt live, interrupting the NBA finals. American viewers are transfixed. Co-starring Sarah Paulson.
The X-Files
Monday, 8 p.m., Fox
Scully (Gillian Anderson) and Mulder (David Duchovny) investigate the murder of a city official, a crime seemingly no human could have committed. Meanwhile, Scully deals with deep feelings about the child she gave up for adoption.
Billions
Sunday, 10 p.m., Showtime
Axe (Damian Lewis) deals with a betrayal from a surprising source. Chuck (Paul Giamatti) learns the inner workings of Axe Capital. Co-starring Maggie Siff and Malin Akerman.
Shades of Blue
Thursday, 10 p.m., NBC
Bisexual detective Matt Wozniak’s (Ray Liotta) suspicions about the mole focus on Saperstein (Santino Fontana). Harlee (Jennifer Lopez) convinces FBI agent Stahl (Warren Kole) to arrest Saperstein in order to keep him safe. Harlee later visits her abusive ex, Miguel (Antonio Jaramillo), who wants her to track down the man who committed the murder for which he is imprisoned.
Grey’s Anatomy
Thursday, 8 p.m., ABC
Meredith (Ellen Pompeo) is brutally attacked by a patient, and Penny (Samantha Sloyan) is the one who discovers her. The doctors of Grey Sloan Memorial rush to stabilize Meredith and remain by her side in the harrowing aftermath. Poor dear!