Why it may be worth watching
- Empire combines Drama and Soap storytelling.
- The principal cast includes Terrence Howard, Taraji P. Henson, Bryshere Y. Gray.
- Viewers currently rate it 7.1/10 from 770 votes.
TV series
Empire
Their reign. Their rules.
A powerful family drama about the head of a music empire whose three sons and ex-wife all battle for his throne.
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Cast
Terrence HowardLucious Lyon
Taraji P. HensonCookie Lyon
Bryshere Y. GrayHakeem Lyon
Trai ByersAndre Lyon
Gabourey SidibeBecky
Ta'Rhonda JonesPorsha
SerayahTiana Brown
Nicole Ari ParkerGiselle Sims-Barker
Meta GoldingTeri Lyon
A.Z. KelseyJeff Kingsley
Rhyon Nicole BrownMaya
MarioDevon
Katlynn SimoneTreasure
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Who may enjoy it
Best suited to viewers looking for Drama, Soap. The available catalogue spans 6 seasons.
Content notes
A regional age classification is not currently listed. Ratings vary by country; use this as a quick screening note rather than a complete parental guide.
Themes and topics
hip-hopsibling rivalrymusicassertive
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