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Fall TV 2015: Expect More Diversity
The 2015-2016 upfronts were announced last week and networks presented their line-ups for the fall season and 2016 mid-season replacements. While it can’t all be attributed to the Empire effect, the networks are “diversifying” — or as Shonda Rhimes calls it “normalizing — their dramas and comedies.
6 Thoughts on Empire: “Sinned Against” — Nov. 25, 2015
Hakeem Lyon is smart. Whaaat? Hakeem is officially the most sensible Lyon right now. I can’t believe I wrote those words, but it’s true.
Empire: Lucious is Acting So Crazy Right Now
Lucious Lyon is having some mood swings. Three episodes ago he kind of loved Cookie, two episodes ago he hated Cookie and was in the prison broom closet pumping his fist to his new rap about a “snitch bitch,” now he is out to stomp all over Cookie’s little record company.
10 Thoughts on Empire: “Past is Prologue” — May 18, 2016
Why does Lucious wear a hat indoors? Doesn’t he know better? He probably eats with his elbows on the table and sends e-mails in ALL CAPS. Lucious needs etiquette lessons.
Empire: 5 Ways to Stage a Protest
It’s campaign season and protesters have been making headline news but they could get even more attention by jazzing things up a bit. On last night’s episode of Empire, Jamal’s fans voiced their discontent with his private life. Here’s what Empire teaches about getting your point across.
9 Questions About Empire
Why didn’t the script require him to take off his pants? It was a poor directorial decision. If you’re gonna get Taye Diggs to strip, be thorough.


