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Empire

2015 – 2020Show6 seasons102 episodesTV-14

DramaSoap
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic726.2Rotten Tomatoes84%48%

A fast-paced, tense drama series about family and show business, with standout score.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for scares, big ideas or laughs.

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Episodes

6 seasons · 102 episodes · best: S2E10 "Et Tu, Brute?" 8.8

Episodes

8.2
8.0
7.4
7.5
6.7
7.2

Story

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.

Feels like

  • Glossy Music Industry Drama
  • High-Stakes Family Feud
  • Campy & Over-the-Top
  • Earworm Soundtrack
  • Fast-Paced Soap Opera
  • Power Struggle Narrative
  • Luxury Lifestyle Porn
  • Dynastic Succession Conflict

Cast

24 of 409 · most episodes first

Crew

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

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

January 7, 2015 · April 21, 2020 · Ended

First aired
January 7, 2015
Last aired
April 21, 2020
Status
Ended
Length
6 seasons · 102 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Drama, Soap
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
56 countries

Tropes

Seven Deadly Sins, Casting Gag, Jerkass Has a Point +9

  • Seven Deadly Sins
  • Casting Gag
  • Jerkass Has a Point
  • Might as Well Not Be in Prison at All
  • Cut Short
  • Un-person
  • Parents as People
  • Vicariously Ambitious
  • Slap-Slap-Kiss
  • Kingmaker Scenario
  • Berserk Button
  • Missing Mom

12 of 106 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Empire?"

Questions about Empire

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Empire?

HuluThe RokuTubi TV

In the United States, Empire streams on Hulu, and it is free with ads on The Roku and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 54 other countries.

Is Empire worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 84%, and Metacritic 72). Critics rate it higher (78 out of 100) than audiences (61).

Which season of Empire is best?

Season 1, with an IMDb average of 8.2. Season 5 is the weakest at 6.7. The highest-rated episode is Et Tu, Brute? (season 2, episode 10) at 8.8, and the lowest is Shift and Save Yourself (season 5, episode 12) at 5.4.

Is Empire okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceSexual contentStrong languageDrug use

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence, sexual content, strong language, and drug use, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Can I half-watch Empire?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is Empire good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty Vibe

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

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 tropes for it, including Seven Deadly Sins, Casting Gag, and Jerkass Has a Point.