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This family is like the old show 'Dallas' with Lucious as JR the guy you love to hate and then hate some more. The Lyon clan or rather the Lyon parents, Cookie and Lucious, give new meaning to the word dysfunction. It is feral the way that they bite each other and tear each other down. Empire has a great cast, who are all multitalented, especially musically. It manages to have ironic humor whilst being realistic and gritty. Great depiction of the lifestyle of a music mogul from the hood. If you like shows full of drama and great cliffhangers then this show is for you.

Incredibly relatable, funny and hip comedy that while it speaks to what many people don't know about black families that are in the upper middle and middle income brackets in the US, is just as in common with many households of different income levels, geographic locations and ethnical make-up and what a mixed ethnicity family would look like as well. Aside from the humor, it is a very candid look at America and modern society today. Dealing with issues from the Z generation to the 40 something and over. While it may appear at times to deal a harsh criticism on political standpoints, I find it delivers its message in a witty way and can be seen almost always from two viewpoints, which it does tastefully and with regard to both sides. It is a modern day family sitcom that has humor that anyone can understand young or old, religious or non-religious, as well as black, white, red or blue. The writing is subtle in its dealing with difficult issues about family life and does not appear to be forcing an agenda. It is lighthearted and really does improve the mood, as all good comedy shows should do. Timing and punchlines are delivered smoothly and effortlessly. Each character has been developed very well as the show has progressed, in so much so that each has an integral part in delivering the overall feeling one takes away from each episode for the most part. I guarantee you, you will smirk, giggle, laugh-out-loud , nod your head in agreement and be carried down the road to nostalgia of your own childhood and parenting memories, during each installment of this very engaging, feel-good sitcom. Don't believe me without watching for yourself!

Lovely,playful,funny, refreshing, hip yet quirky...the kid from Nickelodeon's 'Drake and Josh' grew up very attractive and John Stamos is still so damn hot and fun-loving, even as a grandad, you can't help but imagine yourself being with a guy like him. I like this show a lot. Makes me feel warm and fuzzy. The 80s background songs makes you nostalgic. A good comedic sitcom that just might be a hit with many kinds of audiences.