As youll recall, Empire opened its final season last month which a flash-forward sequence showing the Lyon patriarch taking three bullets to the upper body by an unknown assailant. She's not a doctor, lawyer, or detective, but watches a lot of them in primetime. Opera News furthermore does not condone the use of our platform for the purposes encouraging/endorsing hate speech, violation of human rights and/or utterances of a defamatory nature. We don't know what lead her to this moment or if she's still behind the wheel when her car goes up in flames. For whatever it's worthy, it's good to know that the creative team intended for viewers to have time to ruminate on all that before diving into everything else. [7] Henson said viewers could identify with Cookie simply because "She's just real." There is already a death, possibly two in the premiere episode of the final season when Andres prison friend Mouse visits him looking to collect on a debt. April 11, 2018. For instance, Lucious almost died and lost his memory and he didn't snap out of . Carter praised Henson's portrayal of Cookie as well as the actor's previous characters and said that "Her characters consistently feel like real people the audience actually knows, thanks to the measured way in which she portrays black women who've endured hardships." "[13] "There's no mask" Henson said of Cookie. . I hope that it will resonate. So, they getting killed did not come as a surprise to the viewers as "He who kills by the sword, must surely die by the sword" but their many enemies makes it difficult for one to guess who their executioner would be. The one where EW follows up with the cast. Finally, dont forget about aspiring rapper Freda Gatz (Bre-Z) who already tried to kill Lyon, but instead shot his middle son, Jamal. I felt like I was held back in this industry. Cookie will stop at nothing to get what she wants and she will cause "havoc" along the way. In that way, it was successful. Gray) wants nothing to do with her. Since it was the united efforts of Lucious, Cookie, and Andre that ended in Tracy's death, not to mention everything that went down before she snapped. Nobody at the show is to blame for the Season 6 ending that was downright ridiculous even by Empire's spectacularly soapy standards. "[5] "She's a lot of things," Henson said of her character in an interview with E!. The show dropped clues here and there about who might have done it, but Empire moves so quickly and Lucious creates so many enemies for himself that it's difficult to narrow down the list unless characters are killed off. Other relatives. She quickly realizes that her youngest son Hakeem (Bryshere Y. [5] Knowing they would need well established actors to carry the series, executives at Fox reached out to Henson. If we assume that Empire's original finale really did kill off Lucious and Cookie, that raises the question: what happens to the Lyons left behind? Cookie-Lucious Relationship | Empire TV Show Wiki | Fandom Gizelle has a lot to fight for as Cookie and Lucious has virtually ruined her life and career. What's clear, though, is that something bad is going to happen to Cookie, and it probably has to do with her estranged husband Lucious ( Terrence Howard ), whose shocking death was also teased. Empire: 3 Massive Questions That Still Need To Be Answered Heres how it works. Eldest son Andre (Trai Byers), whose personalcrisis led to the slip that allowed Kelly and Giselle take over, is out of the hospital but still bereft over his separation from his wife and son. This time, however, she read a mysterious note that enraged her. "The embarrassment is just going to keep growing over this," Laura Harth, the campaign director at Safeguard Defenders, told Newsweek. Who's bold enough to shoot Lucious? If the content contained herein violates any of your rights, including those of copyright, and/or violates any the above mentioned factors, you are requested to immediately notify us using via the following email address operanews-external(at)opera.com and/or report the article using the available reporting functionality built into our Platform At first Mouse wants a job, but then gets greedy after realizing that Andre is now the permanent CEO of Empire. (He said he hasan opinion on the matter, but declined to share it. We don't know when production will start again. In other words, Kelly is a strong man. ? Empire Spoilers: Is Andre The Final Season Villain After Game-Changing [4] Henson said in an interview with TV Guide, that Cookie is the "hood version of Mama Rose from Gypsy. I think we are still in the same place where we don't have plans specifically at this moment. He has taken down a lot of people in the past, yes, he told Cookie that and so he want to get back at Coocious for putting him out of business. Opera News furthermore does not condone the use of our platform for the purposes encouraging/endorsing hate speech, violation of human rights and/or utterances of a defamatory nature. For now, you can relive the ride of Empire from its wild beginning to its crazy ending with the full series streaming on Hulu (opens in new tab). Off the top of my head, the Kingsley/Andre and Cookie/Carol & Candice storylines were cut ridiculously short, Cookie's in particular - I find it absolutely ridiculous that she would . After Jamal is shot by Freda Gatz, Frank Gathers' daughter, she tries to fix the Lyon family's mistakes. Henson described Cookie as "every actor's dream. Opera News does not consent to nor does it condone the posting of any content that violates the rights (including the copyrights) of any third party, nor content that may malign, inter alia, any religion, ethnic group, organization, gender, company, or individual. Gross! Will Cookie Die On 'Empire'? Her Fate Remains Up In The Air - Romper Damon died, however, in what aired as the series finale after a confrontation with Lucious, who Damon had been trying to shoot when he accidentally killed Yana. The setting and timing of this weeks Cookie-killing flash-forward it occurred at the Lyon family estate roughly nine months in the future suggests that her demise is directly linked to husband Lucious own previously teased death. "[24] Alyssa Rosenburg of The Washington Post said that Cookie is TV's "best new female character" of 2015. Does Cookie and Lucious die in Empire? - Daily Justnow ), Still, it's a triumphal closing moment for the Lyons as Hakeem takes to a throne on stage and the screen goes dark, with Lucious proclaiming: "To the Empire!". Weknow that there are tremendous obstacles. "[6], BuzzFeed said Henson "delivers one of her finest performances to date" as Cookie. You've got to fight." "The Roughest Day" finally showed that it was Ben Kingsley (A.Z. The beginning of Episode 19 wouldve [picked up] after her death and then the episode ended with the movie premiere. ??? It's not just his death but what he offered in his death. So then you don't think the damage is irreparable? 'Empire': Cookie & Lucious Back Together - Hollywood Life In Season 4, Cookie is the CEO of Empire while Lucious is receiving 'help' from Nurse Claudia after the devastating explosion. He actually offered Andre life in the end, so I think he will always live on with the Lyons. Jamal's ultimate fate presumably would have been kept off-screen, as the premature series finale didn't even show Jussie Smollett in the flashback montage. The drama continues next Tuesday at 9/8c. Did you just ask that? Spoilers ahead for the Empire series finale episode, called Home Is on the Way.. NY 10036. Resident of One Chicago, the galaxy far, far away, and Northeast Ohio. Now moving into season 6, you're closer to the end than the beginning, so have you started planning an endgame for the series? It should be noted that the season was brought to an abrupt end for now, due to the Corona Virus Pandemic which has left everyone in a period of standstill and not enabling the cast to film the last three episodes. "[23] TV Guide's Michael Logan said Henson played Cookie with "fire and fabulosity. Several people have a motive for killing the Empire owner, starting with Cross if he finds out the nature of Lyons relationship with his daughter. All things considered, given how many odds were stacked against the end of production, Empire's denouement could have been a lot sloppier. After Mouse paid him an unexpected visit to his house, the two met alone where again his felon friend attempted to extort him. "[8] Actress and comedian Mo'Nique who also co-starred in the film Precious as the mother of the title character (portrayed by Sidibe)for which she won an Academy Awardrevealed that Daniels had also offered her the role of Cookie, but the network rejected the idea accusing her of being "difficult. According to USA Today, this moment was due to be the cliffhanger at the end of Episode 18. His former lover Cookie could also be the triggerman as shes made it clear hes caused her so much pain, especially after the revelation of his oldest son, Kingsley (A.Z. Unless Empire somehow gets those last two episodes, fans will never get to see how all of these questions and more were supposed to be answered. Given Cookies jittery, guilty-as-hell energy as she exited her house and made her way to her TNT-rigged automobile, the show clearly wants us to think that Cookie murdered Lucious before running straight into the Grim Reapers clutches herself. 'Empire' series finale recap: Here's what happened to the Lyon family When she was in bed with Lucious Lyon, this was confessed in his sleep. Eventually, Lucious learns that Jeff is actually Lucious' son that he had with another woman, Tracy Kingsley, before he married Cookie. Gray), who persuades his brother to stay and try to establish a relationship with his young son, emphasizingthe finale's theme: "Family is everything. Lucious Lyon (born Dwight Walker) is the main protagonist and antihero in the television drama, Empire. Still bitter that Cookie left him at the airport last season, Lucious has been at odds with her, leading to a tumultuous back-and-forth that saw Cookie publicly announce that Empire was founded on her drug money. And please share your thoughts with me. In the show's first episode, Cookie gets released from prison and immediately visits Jamal, her gay son (Jussie Smollett), the only member of the family that has kept in touch with her. 9-1-1: Lone Star Staging Firefly Reunion With Adam Baldwin and Gina Torres. And I don't even mean because. It's season 6, so I just think it needs to be bombastic and fun and crazy and very Empire. During this time, Cookie and Lucious had three children: Andre , Jamal, and newborn Hakeem. The episode picked up where last week's left off . Harrison Ford Believes 'This Is Indiana Jones Last Ever, Damar Hamlin's Charity Sponsor, the Giving Back Fund, Embroiled, Even Without Barry, 'Barry' Is Delighted with Its Own Misery, Malaysia's 'Abang Adik' Wins Udine Festival's Golden Mulberry, Editor's Choice: I Purchased This TikTok-Viral Walking Pad and I, TVLine is a part of Penske Media Corporation. "[14], A big part of the character is Cookie's fashion, which Henson has quite a lot of input in. "[20] Dave Wiengand of The Seattle Times said Henson as Cookie is "biggest magnet in the cast. Its high drama, I get to dress up and wear things I cant afford or that I just wouldnt buy because Im cheap. 'Empire': Cookie Has Heart Attack? Season 4 Episode 11 Recap Heres how Mahoney explained it: Yes. this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. * Cookie and Lucious take part in a log overdue air-clearing, during which the former extends a reconciliation-themed olive branch to the latter (who promptly breaks it in half). Yes, they love each other, but is that enough? A good chunk of this season will see Cookie continually receiving professional help from her therapist (Keesha Sharp) as she attempts to break free of that vicious cycle with Lucious and finally start taking proper care of herself. Many shows are airing their season and series finales, so be sure to check out our list for all the big TV finales airing this spring and summer. As has been the case, Empires penultimate episode wouldve included a twist that wouldve segued right into the original series finale. But Lucious getting shot was teased as the climax of the final episode of the series; it could have been anybody, and fans may never get to see how it was supposed to go down. This action also results in Cookie and Lucious being at odds. After she and her partner (Becky) cofounded the Bossy Media, Cookie shows up from no where and has indirectly stage a coup seeing her being sent off from her company (her blood and sweat). ", "Was 'Empire' inspired by these real hip-hop stars? Even Becky (Gabourey Sidibe), the Lyon assistant who has risen in the music business, has her own happy ending:A bigbirthday bash that leads to a reconciliation with Porsha(Ta'Rhonda Jones). Talking to you earlier in the season, you said that you hadn't yet determined who would die, so how deep in the process was it when you settled on him? Her bold fashions, fierce attitude, and sharp one-liners have left an immeasurable imprint not just on pop culture at large, but on Henson herself. New York, So what should we expect for him moving forward? As of the end of what served as the series finale, he was still reaping the benefits of his sham (or increasingly not-so-sham) marriage to Maya, but he never seemed to get closure with Tiana. [2] Cookie is devastated when her cousin Bunkie is discovered murdered. comments sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A Add a Comment melindamendal Additional comment actions. He seemingly resumed his work at Empire. Lucious Lyon | Empire TV Show Wiki | Fandom [7], The character of Cookie has been well received, and Henson was immediately praised for her portrayal. Could the stresses of that job push him too far again, or had he learned how to handle it? Frank Gathers then sends Jermel's severed head to Cookie and Carol and realises that he is out to get her. It's unrealistic to not think about how it should end and how do you draw the empire to an epic conclusion. However, this finale is ultimately about Lucious and Cookie. As an actress, because Henson is so "uninhibited," the writers tend to write her "really big." That's where I lived." Franklin. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. 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Lucious Throws Young Jamal Into A Trash Can. Of course we don't know who killed Cookie/Lucious, but even in spite of this there were far too many storylines that needed to be wrapped up or randomly ended. Lucious is then involved in a car explosion, giving him amnesia and causing him to forget his wife and family. Is Empire Killing Lucious Lyon In Final Season? Here's What The window.__mirage2 = {petok:"fURWVvkzH7lBGR776O5hJguXZlFxdQ3WNIj4056.2yo-3600-0"}; I've always been kind of like that, but she reminds us that you're free if you come from up under the shadows of your fear. The setting and timing of this week's Cookie-killing flash-forward it occurred at the Lyon family estate roughly nine months in the future suggests that her demise is directly linked to. Entertainment Weekly may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Shes a singer at a nightclub and Damon Cross (Wood Harris) daughter who is blissfully unaware of any relationship between the two men. Cookie then confronts Lucious (Terrence Howard) demanding half of the company, but he refuses and instead offers her a seven-figure income and living arrangements. -- but with the show poised to end after this season, it looks like no one is safe, not even Cookie. She's a. While no motive has been revealed for Hakeem to kill his dad, he already has anger and resentment built up towards him, so anything could set him off. "It's bittersweet and it's heartbreaking, but Lucious has a hard head. Empire wrapped its six-season run with a break-up, two deaths, and a reunion between Cookie and Lucious. (Viewers don't see how that happened, suggesting a scene that hadn't been filmed. ? [29] Later that year, Henson was nominated again for another Primetime Emmy Award for Lead Actress in a Drama Series, but lost to Tatiana Maslany for her role in the BBC America sci-fi drama series Orphan Black.[30]. This job, this role, this experience, this beautiful cast, this brand I will have for the rest of my life.". ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Enter youngest Lyon brother Hakeem (Bryshere Y. Andre has been through more than anyone on this show, and now, he's lost a brother but gained a heart, wife, and, soon, a child. "Never in million years did I think it would end like this," Cookie Lyon (Taraji P. Henson) pondered at the start of this week's Empire. Throughout the episode, Cookie examines her evolutionover the years,and her history with Lucious isunderlined with flashbacks, both passionate and violent, from earlier episodes and scenes depicting younger versions of their characters. Anthony Irons and Trai Byers, Empire. TVLine Items: Pose Vet Joins AHS, Fox Orders Lifeguard Drama and More Though cast and crew are holding out hope that they will one day shoot a real finale for the series, for now fans are left with Season 6, Episode 18, as the end of Empire. Discover your new favorite show: Watch This Now! Cookie helped found Empire financially with $400,000 worth of drug money. Viewers already saw the scene that looks a lot like patriarch Lucious Lyon (which is apparently Terrence Howard's final role) will bite the dust, but now it appears that Cookie Lyon could die. Andre (Trai Byers), still recovering from his heart transplant, is the permanent CEO of Empire and secured deals with Fox Sports and more, with a son on the way. Cookie Lyon - Wikipedia And the loss of him will impact Lucious and the family moving forward. Afterward, Lucious tries to soothe Yana, pointing outthat she's on the verge of superstardom, and theyshare a hug. After the season finale, fans all over the world have been in deep thought, as to who the killers of Cookie and Lucious (Coocious) would be. I love dressing up, as you can see, I love to play," said Henson. Damon died, however, in what aired as the series finale after a confrontation with Lucious, who Damon had been trying to shoot when he accidentally killed Yana. Eventually, Lucious learns that Jeff is actually Lucious' son that he had with another woman, Tracy Kingsley, before he married Cookie. While Cookie spent the. Lastly, if you remember clearly, before lucious was shot, he said "so, you've gat balls now". That's why she's in therapy," Henson added. In the Season 5 finale, Lucious has to temporarily leave New York City since he is wanted by the FBI. Damon already did shoot Cookie but had moved on to focus his fury on Lucious, leading to his demise. Additionally, Andre could pull the trigger because he finally has Empire and the only thing that could ruin it is his dads image, especially if they dont have the documents to clear Lucious as Andre claims. Producers of "Empire," created byLee Danielsand Danny Strong, say they still hope to make the actual series finale, which would have been the sixth season's 20th episode, Mahoneytells USA TODAY. [26], In May 2015, Henson won the Critics' Choice Award for Best Actress in a Drama Series for her portrayal of Cookie. Visit our corporate site (opens in new tab). By He plans to leave for a church mission in South America and Cookie can't persuade him to stay. A lot of shows are coming back," Henson said. In order to "be a boss woman", Cookie sets up a wardrobe that allows her to "look like one. "[18] Henson referred to Cookie as "an animal" out for what belongs to her, and stated that her love of fur and leopard prints relates to that theme. According to Empire showrunner Brett Mahoney, the ill-fated 20th episode (aka the original series finale) was going to wrap up both cliffhangers, as well as bring resolution to a number of other. Dis tew much. [27] She was also nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Lead Actress in a Drama Series, but lost to Viola Davis for her role in the ABC legal drama series How To Get Away With Murder. Producers hope to some day make their planned finale, but under difficult circumstances the six-season series did a solid job concluding the story of the Lyon family and its hip-hopempire. 'Empire' season finale recap: life, death and a Cookie fight The 16 Most Shocking 'Empire' Season 1 Moments, From Jamal In The
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