Analysis: 'Empire' didn’t get the sendoff it deserved. But the drama’s finale stayed true to its heart.
of the series, which drew comparisons to “Dynasty” and “King Lear,” was among the success stories that spurred Nielsen to factor social media conversations into its content ratings. “Empire” also found success through a different rating system: the Billboard charts, which often featured the show’s original music.
Some of the show’s most pointed attempts at social commentary involved Jamal Lyon, Cookie and Lucious’s gay son, who longed to be accepted by his overtly homophobic father. But the character — a notable breakout for actor Jussie Smollett — also highlights the show’s complicated legacy.
The show’s final episode did resolve some issues for Jamal’s brothers: Dumb, romantic Hakeem is a happily married man whose best music is. There’s also hope for Andre, Cookie and Lucious’s troubled but brilliant eldest son, who decided to skip his impulsive mission in South America in hopes of reuniting with his wife and son. And the Lyon family banded together once again to maintain control of their empire.For better and for worse, that empire wouldn’t exist without Cookie and Lucious.
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