The episode is praised by reviewers on platforms like Den of Geek for shifting the show's tone from a standard procedural to a deeper theological drama.
While the Lucifer episode is the most prominent, the same title is used for: Episode 9: A Priest Walks into a Bar
The case ends tragically when Father Frank is killed while saving a young man. In his final moments, Frank reveals he knew Lucifer’s true identity all along and tells him, "Remember that your father has a plan". The episode is praised by reviewers on platforms