FOX’s new musical drama Empire has been a record-breaking ratings hit since its January 7 premiere, it is the first high-rated new drama whose audience grew in weeks two and three of airing in more than two decades. The series newest promos highlight Jamal Lyon (Jussie Smollett), the gay middle son of hip hop mogul Lucious Lyon who doesn’t accept his son’s orientation and ex-wife Cookie who now manages Jamal’s music career after her recent release from prison. Tensions rise as Jamal decides to fight for control of his family’s company as Lucious searches for a successor in his three sons, check out the clip below.
Empire has already been renewed for a second season with the most recent episode drawing an audience of 11.36 million. You can catch up on the drama with full episodes at FOX.com and see all new episodes of Empire Wednesdays at 9pm on FOX.