Lucifer hired actors (including Benito, who was actually alive) and staged every "dangerous" encounter to get back at Dan for shooting him earlier in the season.
The story of Season 5, Episode 12, " Daniel Espinoza: Naked and Afraid ," follows a wild, "bad day" odyssey for Detective Dan Espinoza. It is a standalone, comedic episode that puts Dan through a series of increasingly absurd and dangerous situations. [S5E12] Daniel Espinoza: Naked and Afraid
What should have been a routine task quickly turns into a nightmare as Dan gets entangled with a dangerous gang called Los X. His day descends into chaos through several key events: Lucifer hired actors (including Benito, who was actually
: Dan is forced to participate in a series of illegal activities and high-stakes standoffs to save himself and his reputation. What should have been a routine task quickly
: The day culminates in a massive shootout at the precinct, where Dan believes he is witnessing the deaths of his colleagues and friends. The Reveal
Watch a reaction to one of the most chaotic episodes of the series, showing Dan's frantic attempt to fix his 'terrible' day: Lucifer S5E12 'Daniel Espinoza: Naked and Afraid' REACTION Simple Reactions YouTube• 22 Oct 2021
The episode serves as Lucifer’s ultimate "revenge" and a strange form of bonding, showing how much effort Lucifer will put into a grudge.
