Lucifer

This Gaiman adaptation may not quite reach the heights of American Gods, but in some ways, it almost trumps it. For a start, it's readily watchable, humorous, and far less bizarre. As you would expect from its name, Lucifer follows the devil, but it's not the portrayal you'd expect. Lucifer Morningstar is fed up with his stint in Hell, and has decided to visit Earth to gain better understanding the humans he punishes. Played by the suave Tom Ellis, he's charming yet manipulative, confident yet likable. A nightclub owner in Los Angeles, he becomes involves with the LAPD, ironically helping Chloe Decker, who is immune to his powers, solve crimes. By showing Lucifer as a complex being, director Tom Kapinos makes him far more interesting. It's clear that there's humanity in him and a real concern for the human race. He manages to be self-interested but also subject to emotion, and able to produce a surprising amount of humor. With amazing dialogue, a great light-hearted soundtrack, and a strong supporting cast, it's difficult to not like.