Top 10 Reasons to Watch “Empire”

Top 10 Reasons to Watch Empire

Nayquan Pugh, Staff Reporter

    1. I think they have a great cast from Taraji P. Henson, Terrence Howard, Jussie Smollett, Gabourey Sidibe, Grace Gealey, Malik Yoba, Trail Byers, Bryshere Gray, and Kaitlin Doubleday.
    2. The music. The music is produced by Timbaland and the songs are radio-worthy. It’s hard to weave music into TV and not have it seem cheesy, but Nashville proved it can be done and so far it seems Empire will follow suit.
    3. Taraji P Henson is always great, and Empire is no exception. She manages to stay fierce and funny while delivering a deeply heartfelt performance.
    4. It is timely and deals with culturally relevant issues like sexuality, race, and family head on. While it is definitely a soap opera, the show feels more significant than a traditional mindless guilty pleasure.
    5. Remember The OC? Fox knows how to do over-the-top money/ family dramas right. Similar to The OC, I don’t know if Empire has more than 2 good seasons in it (the pace of the first episode was insane), but I promise you will enjoy the ride no matter how short it is.
    6. They have a great selection of special guests, from Courtney Love, Mary J Blige, etc.
    7. It gives you a look behind what it is like to run a family company.
    8. It is a good show for you if you like drama.
    9. It has a great TV rating.
    10. I guess you may wonder why everyone is tripping over this show… it’s because it’s just so good, but I can’t speak for you. All I can tell you is to go watch it on Wednesdays on Fox at 9pm.

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