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Empire’s fall finale packed a couple of surprises. The empire is now more or less in the hands of Hakeem Lyon—Hakeem, of all people. Naomi Campbell is back as Camilla Marks, who has taken her bitchiness and cunning to the next level. She not only swayed Hakeem’s vote to oust Lucious, she’s in a position to pull the strings. I’ve been fooled by Empire cliffhangers before, Hakeem’s kidnapping only lasted for 11 minutes, but this development presents so many exciting opportunities. I don’t want to go through another Charlie Brown and the football moment with this show so I’m telling them what to do. The only thing Oscar-nominated millionaire Lee Daniels needs to do is stumble across our humble site for inspiration and then hire me as a consultant. Okay, that’s not going to happen, but let’s pretend.

1. Camilla Becomes Head Diva in Charge: Boo Boo Kitty has squandered her chance to be Cookie’s reigning pain in the ass so it’s time for an upgrade. Boo Boo is hampered by emotions. Camilla, on the other hand is icy, bloodless and would probably stab any adversary with a stiletto heel and swan off for her mani/pedi.
2. Camilla and Cookie Become Real Housewives: It’s been too long since we were treated to a Cookie Lyon catfight. Camilla looks like she’s an expert at pulling weaves, tossing cell phones  wine and flipping tables. Our girl Cookie spent 17 years up the river and surely she knows how to design a shiv out of a bar of soap. Can you imagine these two on one of those Bravo mandated “spur of the moment” getaways? Empire has is obsessed with guest stars and that Nene “I’m rich, bitch” Leakes isn’t saying no to a payday. Make it happen.
3. Camilla Marries Hakeem: Boo Boo Kitty is so thirsty for that Lyon lifestyle and Hakeem, who is allegedly the father of her baby, is her only way in. A triangle with that boring virginal girl who croons “Blue Bayou” is going to put everyone to sleep; we need to see some real cut-throat machinations. Camilla is married to Mimi Whiteman, but that can be undone. Camilla Lyon has a nice ring to it.
4. Camilla poaches Porsha: Ta’Rhonda Jones‘ Porsha is the funniest character on the show. Lyon Dynasty is okay, but Porsha deserves an upgrade. Camilla can take her on a Pretty Woman shopping spree to make sure she has enough of those outrageous furs Camilla favors. Don’t forget that Camilla persuaded Hakeem to dress like her. She can do the same with Porsha and make her a pet project trying to teach her to correct that funny walk  (which we love, by the way so please don’t really change it) and the finer points of British etiquette. We need to see Porsha slurping afternoon tea at Lady Mendl’s Tea Salon and figuring out finger bowls.
5. Camilla Lowers the Boom: Lucious’ “Boom, Boom, Boom, Boom” song needs to go “Bye, Bye, Bye, Bye.” Camilla is running the show now, make that song go away, it’s a mercy killing.

For the full recap of “Et Tu, Brute?” check out my piece at The Root.

Empire returns to Fox in March.

Elaine G. Flores, Chief Editor

Elaine is the chief editor of TV Recappers' Delight. She's an experienced entertainment reporter, reviewer, editor, blogger, columnist and Bon Vivant.