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Empire

2015·Show
102Episodes in6Seasons·TV-14
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic726.2Rotten Tomatoes84%48%
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IMDb7.4Metacritic726.2Rotten Tomatoes84%48%
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Empire fingerprint

High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Fast-paced and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace8
  • Tension7
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics10
  • Romance6
  • Pathos6

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Cringe Humor4
  • Situational Comedy3

World

Family, show business, and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition9
  • Music Centrality9
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

Based on the GoodWatch fingerprint: our scores for 70+ attributes of every show. Select a row to see all of them.

Episode ratings

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About

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.
Glossy Music Industry DramaHigh-Stakes Family FeudCampy & Over-the-TopEarworm SoundtrackFast-Paced Soap OperaPower Struggle NarrativeLuxury Lifestyle PornDynastic Succession Conflict

Crew

Directed by:
Sanaa Hamri, Craig Brewer, Mario Van Peebles
Written by:
Thomas Westfall, Joshua Allen, Matt Pyken
Produced by:
Richard S. Lederer

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Empire

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Empire legally?

HuluThe RokuTubi TV

Empire is included with a subscription to Hulu in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Empire worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 84%, and Metacritic 72). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Empire rated?

TV-14ViolenceSexual contentStrong languageDrug use

It's rated TV-14 in the United States. Content advisories: violence, sexual content, strong language, and drug use.

How many seasons does Empire have?

6 seasons

It has 6 seasons with 102 episodes.

Do critics and audiences agree on Empire?

Critics78
Audiences61

Not quite. Critics rate Empire higher (78) than audiences (61). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

When did Empire air?

It ran from 2015 to 2020 and has ended.

What language is Empire in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Empire?

52ADALATAUBABEBGCACHCZDEDKEEEG+38

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Empire in 52 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Empire use?

Seven Deadly SinsCasting GagJerkass Has a PointMight as Well Not Be in Prison at AllCut ShortUn-personParents as PeopleVicariously AmbitiousSlap-Slap-KissKingmaker ScenarioBerserk ButtonMissing Momand 94 more

TV Tropes lists 106 storytelling tropes for Empire, including Seven Deadly Sins, Casting Gag, Jerkass Has a Point.