Empire
Their reign. Their rules.
Created by Danny Strong, Lee Daniels
On FOX
A high-energy soap opera centered on dynastic power struggles within a hip-hop music empire, balancing glamour with betrayal and family warfare.
A powerful family drama about the head of a music empire whose three sons and ex-wife all battle for his throne.
Clusters
Where to watch
Questions people ask
Is Empire scary? Yes. More frightening than 87% of series.
Is Empire violent? Somewhat. More violent than 71% of series.
Is Empire sad? Somewhat. More sad than 66% of series.
Does Empire leave you hopeful? Not especially. Less hopeful than 63% of series.
Is Empire easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% 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.
You have seen this shape before.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Everything like Empire, and what each one shares →
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.
