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S2.E10
Lucious makes a reckless move that could jeopardize everything; Cookie plans a concert at the prison where she was incarcerated for 17 years.
S2.E17
Hakeem struggles to find a place for his fiancé, Laura, in his career and family; Cookie reveals the truth about Freda's father to Jamal; Jamal makes a sacrifice for Lucious.
S1.E9
Cookie uncovers Anika's secret; Lucious must face his rival; the Lyon sons take drastic measures.
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Cast
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Lucious Lyon
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| Bryshere Y. Gray | ... |
Hakeem Lyon
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| Jussie Smollett | ... |
Jamal Lyon
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| Taraji P. Henson | ... |
Cookie Lyon
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| Trai Byers | ... |
Andre Lyon
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| Grace Gealey | ... |
Anika Calhoun
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| Ta'Rhonda Jones | ... |
Porsha
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| Kaitlin Doubleday | ... |
Rhonda Lyon
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| Gabourey Sidibe | ... |
Becky
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Tiana Brown
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Chicken
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Freda Gatz
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| Lizzy Leigh | ... |
Employee
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Storyline
Lucious, the founder and CEO of a successful record label has been diagnosed with ALS. He must choose one of his three sons to take over the company when he dies. Meanwhile, his ex wife and co-founder, Cookie, has been released from prison and wants to reclaim her rightful place in the company. Written by Jennifer Holmes
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record label | music business | new york city | record executive | singer |Taglines:
Their reign. Their rules. (Season 3) See more »Parents Guide:
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USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
7 January 2015 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Untitled Danny Strong/Lee Daniels Project See more »Company Credits
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Although I liked the first season, I was not as impressed as ratings and reviews posed. I felt the show was catchy at best, but the constant barrage of A-list musical guest appearances seemed gimmicky, while the show seemed to run too quickly through issues that could have had more effect if they were given the proper time to play out. I feared that it would fizzle out quickly due to overly forced agendas and constantly pushing for gasps and "Oh-no-he-didn't" moments. However; then season two came along... and it was as if Lee Daniels had read my mind. The show has since, slowed down and is very interesting, but not in a cliché manner. The overly hyped agendas took their rightful place behind the lines of good story-telling and the music is as good, if not better than it was before, which is hard to achieve because it's always been good! I find myself wondering what certain characters are up to and wanting to see more each week. I'm really excited and happy to be able to support the show, not just out of desire to support my black community but because it really is a good show!!!
Hopes for the future: let Hakeim do more music! He hardly performs this season.