Empire
Empire
Created by William Wheeler, Chip Johannessen, Sara B. Cooper, Tom Wheeler
On ABC
A brief historical drama of political intrigue and exile in ancient Rome, built on a protective oath and the constant threat of assassination.
As Conqueror Julius Caesar is drawing his last breath, he swears Tyrannus—Rome's finest warrior—to an oath to protect his successor, Octavius, his 18-year-old nephew. Tyrannus and Octavius are forced into exile to protect the young man from those who want to sever Caesar's bloodline once and for all.
Clusters
Questions people ask
Is Empire violent? Yes, very. More violent than 92% of series.
Is Empire easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 75% of series.
Is Empire scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 73% of series.
Does Empire leave you hopeful? Not especially. Less hopeful than 73% of series.
Is Empire sad? Somewhat. More sad than 66% of series.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like Empire
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Empire
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Empire, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Empire, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Empire, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
