When the episode opens, Roxanne Ford (Tyra Ferrell) speaks with the media about Lucious obtaining bail. Lucious (Terence Howard) walks free moments later. Cookie harasses Hakeem and learns about his new relationship with Valentina (Becky G.). Lucious and Thirsty speak about Cookie’s attempt to keep him out of his own house. Lucious gives a publish… Continue reading Empire TV Show Recap Season 2 Episode 3
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Empire TV Show Season 2 Episode 2 Recap
When the episode opens, Cookie attempts to convince her sons to start their own business. Hakeem insists they need Anika, but Cookie (Taraji P. Henson) refuses. Andre agrees to think about it. Hakeem and Cookie come to the conclusion that they need to create an all-girl group like Destiny’s Child. The trio check out a… Continue reading Empire TV Show Season 2 Episode 2 Recap
Season 2 Empire Premiere Recap
At the beginning of the premiere, we see a large group of fans at a concert calling for Lucious Lyon’s (Terrence Howard) release from prison. Cookie (Taraji P. Henson) argues with Hakeem (Bryshere) over Lucious’s involvement in Bunkie’s (Antoine McKay) death. They contemplate their decision to perform the hostile takeover and Jamal’s (Jussie Smollett) potential reaction.… Continue reading Season 2 Empire Premiere Recap
Empire Finale Review
The show starts off right, where the last one left us, with Cookie smothering Lucious with a pillow. Of course, she stops and he joins the boys. Each of them have a gift wrapped in black paper. He reveals he doesn’t have ALS. After some urging, Hakeem opens his gift and receive a big gold… Continue reading Empire Finale Review
Empire: Die but Once Review
When the episode begins, Lucious plays at the piano, but his ALS prevents him from concentrating. After a flashback, he calls in Becky and insists she call in Cookie, since he helps him, when he gets stuck. Meanwhile, Hakeem (Bryshere Y. Gray) hangs out with friends, before receiving a call from his father. Of course,… Continue reading Empire: Die but Once Review
Empire: Unto the Breach Review
When the episode opens, Cookie interrupts Anika and Lucious’s conversation and breaks the news about Anika meets with Beretti. Lucious questions her actions, but she runs off, without answering, while Cookie and her assistant throw out Anika’s clothes. Anika attempts to leave, but Lucious pleads with her to tell him what she did with Beretti.… Continue reading Empire: Unto the Breach Review
Empire: False Imposition Review
When the episode opens, Empire holds a conference, in which Lucious Lyon (Terrence Howard) questions Hakeem about his desires, before Cookie (Taraji P. Henson) enters and begins giving a list of demands. Cookie argues with Hakeem and Anika Gibbons (Grace Gealey), before Lucious brings everyone back to reality and forces them to focus on Empire.… Continue reading Empire: False Imposition Review
Empire: The Devil Quotes Scripture Review
When the show opens, Tiana Brown (Serayah) is shooting her new music video, while Hakeem (Bryshere Gray) and Lucious Lyon (Terrence Howard) watch. Lucious speaks with Anika Gibbons (Grace Gealey) and begins to suspect Hakeem hooked up with Tiana. Hakeem pulls Lucious aside and questions when they’re going to shoot his music video. Lucious repeatedly… Continue reading Empire: The Devil Quotes Scripture Review
Empire: The Outspoken King Review
When the episode opens, Cookie (Taraji P. Henson) pays a visit to Lucious (Terrence Howard), at his house. While there, she runs into Lucious’s new woman, Anika Gibbons (Grace Gealey). While Cookie eats, they discuss the possibility of Lucious backstabbing his son, Jamal (Jussie Smollett), which he denies. He doesn’t want Jamal messing up his… Continue reading Empire: The Outspoken King Review