Empire is an American TV series created by Lee Daniels and Danny Strong. It debuted on fox on January 7, 2015. The show is based on an entertainment company ‘Empire’, Hip Hop music and the drama within the founder’s family especially on who takes over the company. There is glitz, bling and family drama.
The main casts in Empire series are:
Terrence Howard as Lucious Lyon, the CEO/founder of Empire entertainment, a hip hop legend and a former drug dealer turned mogul who he and his family are fighting control of a record company. He is the Boss and he is determined to do anything to keep his legacy.
Taraji P. Henson as Cookie Lyon, she is Lucious sassy ex-wife. The mother of his three sons, an ex-con and she is my favorite character. She is a gangsta female who is unafraid to speak her mind and is always in the Height of Fashion. Besides that the chemistry that still exists between her and Luscious is palpable. He loves her for who she is and always was. She never stopped loving him either.
Trai Byers as Andre Lyon, Lucious first son, a smartass but he is bipolar.
Jussie Smollett as Jamal Lyon, he is the family’s black sheep. He is gay but also a talented artiste. Jamal’s character is inspired by creator Lee Daniels’ life.
Bryshere Y. Gray as Hakeem Lyon, he is the fame obsessed youngest son and Lucious’s favorite. He is a really good rapper.
Other guest stars include: Rita Ora, Mary J. Blinge, Juicy J, Snoop Dogg etc.
Empire series received several positive critic reviews, the music is dope and infectious, that is not surprising because Timbaland produced all of the music, the songs are his original tracks. Jamal and Hakeem are sensational, You don’t have to love rap or hip hop to appreciate the music. I have caught myself severally humming some of the track.
The dramatic heft especially Cookie’s drama is awesome and would make you ask for more. Her skills on camera are fantastic, she definitely stole the show. The issues that arise within the Lyon’s family are real. The dynamics are present in most family household from illness, to the struggle that wealth brings, to homosexuality and style. The script, costume and plot are just perfect.
Dave Wiegand stated in The Seattle Times that
“Almost nothing about Empire Series, created by Lee Daniels (The Butler), feels original, but after a few minutes, you will stop caring”.
Empire Series has surpassed The Big Bang Theory as the highest rated scripted program in the 2014-2015 television series. Empire Series have prestige, great music and gifted actors, it is certainly a must watch. Am more of a vampire movie person but, Empire got me hooked, I can’t wait for the next season.
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