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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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 Review: Sins of the Father
At the beginning of the episode, we see flashbacks of Lucious and Angie (Mary J. Blige), while Andre Lyon (Trai Byers) speaks to Dr. Sirak, his psychiatrist, and his music therapist, Michelle White (Jennifer Hudson). Hakeem, Cookie, Jamal and Rhonda attempt to straighten out Andre, but he continues to appear out of it. Again, we… Continue reading Empire Review: Sins of the Father
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 Review: The Lyon’s Roar
The episode opens, with a flashback, which shows the day of Cookie’s verdict. She is given the opportunity to say goodbye to her kids, before she heads into the courtroom. In the present, the pair discuss their love lives. Cookie insists she can make Lucious immortal, by producing a legacy album and documentary spanning Lucious’s… Continue reading Empire Review: The Lyon’s Roar
Empire: Our Dancing Days Review
At the beginning of the episode, Lucious (Terrence Howard) discusses the possibility of Jamal being a father, with Cookie (Taraji P. Henson) and Vernon Turner (Malik Yoba). As the group marches into Empire’s headquarters, Lucious begins feeling faint. While Lucious suggests making Empire a family business, but Cookie suggests this is a problem, since Hakeem… Continue reading Empire: Our Dancing Days Review
Empire: Out, Damned Spot Review
At the beginning of the episode, Cookie (Taraji P. Henson) meets with Lucious (Terrence Howard). The pair join everyone else for dinner. Lucious announces his engagement to Anika. Everyone is thrilled with the ideal, except for Cookie, who shows off her revealing clothing, before rushing out. Afterwards, Jamal and Cookie finalize his song, which she… Continue reading Empire: Out, Damned Spot Review
Empire: Dangerous Bonds Review
The show opens with Hakeem (Bryshere Y. Gray) and Tiana Brown (Serayah) being interviewed about Hakeem’s career and his father. Hakeem talks about his new song, Drip Drop, which is about to be released. Tiana returns home, where she makes out with another woman. Meanwhile, Lucious (Terrence Howard) puts together a romantic date for Anika… Continue reading Empire: Dangerous Bonds Review