Empire

[JerzeyReign]

Is anyone else keeping up with this show? Loving it right now and I have to admit that most of the songs on the show are better than whats on the radio right now.

Last night's episode ended pretty much how I expected. Knew that romance was going to come back full circle. Now we'll have the rest of this season to see how it plays out.

[slapnutz2k2]

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I watch it every week. It's one show that I watch live and DVR so I can watch it another day in case I miss something.

[sadams33]

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I agree love this show and the music you can actually download the music too

[bradtxmale]

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I haven't seen it, yet. Is it any good?

[trobinson97]

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Checked out the first episode with high hopes, but it didn't grab me like I thought it would. I might return to it to give it another shot since I can't have too much Taraji. I see it's become the new Scandal for the chicks on my FB newsfeed though.

[Sinner]

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This show is really good, and Cookie is the junk, she does not play.

BTW not going to front...I like Scandal also

[bigeastbumrush]

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Checked out the first episode with high hopes, but it didn't grab me like I thought it would. I might return to it to give it another shot since I can't have too much Taraji. I see it's become the new Scandal for the chicks on my FB newsfeed though.

Same here. Watched the first episode and they lost me with the "alternative lifestyle" R&B singer.

It's a show I really wanted to like but it comes off like a B-movie to me.

I can see why people like it though.

[JayBee74]

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I might give it a try. I like Taraji P. Henson from Person Of Interest. Show is killing in the ratings.

[spankdatazz22]

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I don't watch a lot of tv now, but I started watching sometime during the second episode and have been hooked ever since. Never will get tired of watching Taraji Henson in those form fitting dresses and heels, plus her character is funny to me. I'm not a big Terrence Howard fan but he really fits the role and he has really good chemistry with Taraji. And really like the dynamic of the brothers and the rest of the cast. The music has been surprisingly decent; I even brought a single from one of the earlier episodes because I couldn't get the beat out of my head (Hustle Hard).

Only thing I worry about is the show seems to be going at warp speed throwing out various plotlines that seem to go undeveloped. The producers have been super-smart in getting fairly well-known actors/actresses to to play somewhat small parts (Cuba Gooding Jr., Judd Nelson, Raven-Symone, Courtney Love, etc.) but outside of Courtney Love most of them haven't had much screen time. Hopefully it's just set up though.

[fatleg3]

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I don't watch a lot of tv now, but I started watching sometime during the second episode and have been hooked ever since. Never will get tired of watching Taraji Henson in those form fitting dresses and heels, plus her character is funny to me. I'm not a big Terrence Howard fan but he really fits the role and he has really good chemistry with Taraji. And really like the dynamic of the brothers and the rest of the cast. The music has been surprisingly decent; I even brought a single from one of the earlier episodes because I couldn't get the beat out of my head (Hustle Hard).

Only thing I worry about is the show seems to be going at warp speed throwing out various plotlines that seem to go undeveloped. The producers have been super-smart in getting fairly well-known actors/actresses to to play somewhat small parts (Cuba Gooding Jr., Judd Nelson, Raven-Symone, Courtney Love, etc.) but outside of Courtney Love most of them haven't had much screen time. Hopefully it's just set up though.

Agree with the second paragraph.

Good show that I DVR every week

[JerzeyReign]

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Yeah it seems like its not written to last more than 5 seasons - heck, three at its current pace IMO.

I don't see how it will last if certain characters die/move on. I use to watch Scandal (pretty good show for the first few seasons) and its given me the same feeling.

Right now its good though, I will enjoy it until it kills my vibe.

[The 24th Letter]

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This show is really good, and Cookie is the junk, she does not play.

BTW not going to front...I like Scandal also

Yeah, I like Scandal too TBH, the one show me and the Mrs can watch together....

As far as Empire I was pleasantly surprised by it. Came in with low expectations and now I'm hooked...

[wwharton]

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Gotta admit, this is one of my favorite shows on tv right now. Any of you that gave up on the first episode, you're missing A LOT. On paper it seems like a lot of fluff that won't come through, but in my opinion they're hitting on all factors. Some popular big name actors playing the lead roles. Singing on a show (not a singing show with a little bit of acting) with original songs that actually sound good. A couple of good plots to follow. Familiar faces making guest appearances in roles that make sense. Even like the approach to handling they dynamic between a homophobic father and his gay son.

It does feel like a long movie that won't be able to keep up the steam for too long, but for now I think it's great.

[JayBee74]

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Hmmmm, I do like Taraji in tight clothing....may have to start watching this.

[wwharton]

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Also, something overlooked but the "limited commercial interruptions" is enough to deserve support imo.