[7] Henson said viewers could identify with Cookie simply because "She's just real." ), Lucious and Damon fight viciously in the kitchen, with Damon about to strangle his rival before quick-thinking Lucious detaches his prosthetic leg and delivers a deadly blow to Damon's head. Now, in the season 5 finale, you split up Lucious and Cookie. She is even not too cool with Cookie, as Cookie has been Bossing her around in her establishment, she even went ahead to tell Cookie boldly one day that "I'm a co-founder". RELATED STORIES Whenever we get to shoot 20, it will start with [the Episode 19 cliffhanger]. The episode, titled "Stronger than My Rival," kicked off with another flash-forward nine months into the future that alluded to Cookie's untimely demise. She wants some respect, but it isn't coming her way, and she is under the influence of drugs which makes her highly unstable. He was at a place where he didn't think that he could have good things in his life, and now he realizes that it is a possibility. Carol was furious with her for a time, but not quite "kill Cookie with a car bomb" furious. I felt like I was held back in this industry. Lucious Throws Young Jamal Into A Trash Can. r/EmpireTV on Reddit: Empire's final two episodes unable to be Giselle and Patel were still alive and with serious bones to pick with Lucious. When your season 6 renewal was announced, Fox said there were "no plans" for Jussie to come back, but are you leaving door the open for him to eventually return? Cookie helped found Empire financially with $400,000 worth of drug money. Viewers already saw the scene that looks a lot like patriarch Lucious Lyon (which is apparently Terrence Howard's final role) will bite the dust, but now it appears that Cookie Lyon could die. In Season 3, further conflict occurs in the Lyon family as Rhonda is killed, Andre gets into trouble and Shyne attempts to eliminate one of her sons. 'Empire' season finale recap: life, death and a Cookie fight ", "This has been one of the most incredible joy rides of my career," she continued. The Views Sunny Hostin Shares Her Thoughts On Don Lemons Firing: It Doesn't Make Sense. But Lucious getting shot was teased as the climax of the final episode of the series; it could have been anybody, and fans may never get to see how it was supposed to go down. Lucious Lyon (Terrence Howard) is hiding from the federal government who want him on money laundering charges, so he wears a Bob Marley-like wig and glasses, and has a new girlfriend. "I was blown away like the car," Taraji P. Henson told TV Guide of her initial reaction to the flash-forward. Empire Season 6 began similarly to last season, with a flash-forward of a main character dead. He then pulled out a knife and lunged at Andre with it, who fought back and punched him until the blade fell on the ground. (He said he hasan opinion on the matter, but declined to share it. In the season 5 premiere, Empire unveiled a flash-forward structure that featured Lucious standing over a mysterious coffin. There is already a death, possibly two in the premiere episode of the final season when Andres prison friend Mouse visits him looking to collect on a debt. Producers hope to some day make their planned finale, but under difficult circumstances the six-season series did a solid job concluding the story of the Lyon family and its hip-hopempire. Nobody at the show is to blame for the Season 6 ending that was downright ridiculous even by Empire's spectacularly soapy standards. Lucious' clothes in the final fight with Damon cross didn't match the clothes he wore in the flash-forward. All Rights Reserved. [7], The character of Cookie has been well received, and Henson was immediately praised for her portrayal. Theres no telling if or when Empire will ever shoot its original ending, but viewers will have to settle for the series finale that did air for now. "[6], BuzzFeed said Henson "delivers one of her finest performances to date" as Cookie. They live such a high-stakes life that it just seemed like life and death should touch upon them. And in that question lies several others. [12] Cookie is a "tell-it-like-it-is everywoman." She knew the content would "piss off" a lot of viewers, but added, "isn't that what art is supposed to do? Those ominous words followed the startling scene in which we again saw the Lyon family matriarch rushing to her car and sitting inside before the black luxury vehicle explodes -- presumably with her inside. Shes a singer at a nightclub and Damon Cross (Wood Harris) daughter who is blissfully unaware of any relationship between the two men. One of the first moments that stood out for its absurdity happened in the pilot episode. ©2019 Fox Media LLC CR: Chuck Hodes/FOX. It would have felt less abrupt than her getting shot and then we [immediately] come back after a commercial break and were mourning her death. Would the show still have an unsatisfying ending even with the full 20 For now, you can relive the ride of Empire from its wild beginning to its crazy ending with the full series streaming on Hulu (opens in new tab). In the Season 6 premiere, it's learned that six months has passed since Cookie and Lucious separated. So then you don't think the damage is irreparable? The woman you and your family killed. Many shows are airing their season and series finales, so be sure to check out our list for all the big TV finales airing this spring and summer. New Romance Brewing on Superman, Fox News 8 pm Viewership Down Sharply Since Tucker Carlson's Ouster, Stephen Amell Doesn't Think He's Done Playing Green Arrow, Lyon patriarch taking three bullets to the upper body, TVLine Items: Pose Vet Joins AHS, Fox Orders Lifeguard Drama and More, 9-1-1: Lone Star Staging Firefly Reunion With Adam Baldwin and Gina Torres, Bryshere Y. Grays reduced Season 6 workload. Discover your new favorite show: Watch This Now! Gross! She is now much of a comic character when addressing real life issues. Entertainment Weekly is a registered trademark of Meredith Corporation All Rights Reserved. Will Cookie Die On 'Empire'? Her Fate Remains Up In The Air - Romper So, if not Tracy, Andre/Kingsley, Damon Cross, or even Yana, who could have killed Lucious? And if we can't do it, hopefully we can find some creative way to at least get the script out. [10] Henson hailed Cookie as her "hero." Opera News does not consent to nor does it condone the posting of any content that violates the rights (including the copyrights) of any third party, nor content that may malign, inter alia, any religion, ethnic group, organization, gender, company, or individual. And what about Hakeem? This season was a test of their relationship, a test of ride-or-die. Opera News does not consent to nor does it condone the posting of any content that violates the rights (including the copyrights) of any third party, nor content that may malign, inter alia, any religion, ethnic group, organization, gender, company, or individual. The Empire lost an heirbut maybe not the one we expected. For whatever it's worthy, it's good to know that the creative team intended for viewers to have time to ruminate on all that before diving into everything else. That's where I lived." Was The Wrong Move: That Was A Mistake. Anthony Irons and Trai Byers, Empire. Who killed Cookie and Lucious in Empire (OPINION) - Opera News Cookie made her share of enemies, although not nearly as many as Lucious. Empire has never shied away from killing off major characters who aren't core members of the Lyon family in grand fashion -- remember Boo Boo Kitty's (Grace Byers) tumble over a balcony in Season 4? So, they getting killed did not come as a surprise to the viewers as "He who kills by the sword, must surely die by the sword" but their many enemies makes it difficult for one to guess who their executioner would be. All things considered, given how many odds were stacked against the end of production, Empire's denouement could have been a lot sloppier. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Why Are Taylor Swifts Fans Exchanging Friendship Bracelets At The Eras Tour? 'Empire' Recap Lucious Arrested, Rhonda Pregnant, Jamal CEO Season After bringing them together, why did this feel like the appropriate move? If we assume that Empire's original finale really did kill off Lucious and Cookie, that raises the question: what happens to the Lyons left behind? [14] Despite tensions between Cookie and Lucious over their affair and subsequent breakup, they plan to release a collaborative family album called The Lucious Lyon Legacy Album. The setting and timing of this week's Cookie-killing flash-forward it occurred at the Lyon family estate roughly nine months in the future suggests that her demise is directly linked to. Her bold fashions, fierce attitude, and sharp one-liners have left an immeasurable imprint not just on pop culture at large, but on Henson herself. One of Empire's former girl groups, TBD (Three Black Divas), are pissed they were left out of the 20 for 20. Copyright 2023 Meredith Corporation. ", "Was 'Empire' inspired by these real hip-hop stars? ? She is "raw nerve. Lucious, fearing that Damon will come for his family, orders extra security and tells Cookie and his sons that he wants to cancel the premiere of the movie celebrating his life, "The Birth of an Empire." Why was Cookie at the mansion in the first place, and why was she rushing out of it in such a hurry? To avoid a surprise attack by Damon, Lucious pounces first, furtively moving about his rival's home as security guards lie on the floor. Cookie and Lucious were married before Empire Entertainment was founded. She's not a doctor, lawyer, or detective, but watches a lot of them in primetime. The two, together, were in the drug dealing business, but afterwards, Cookie was . His former lover Cookie could also be the triggerman as shes made it clear hes caused her so much pain, especially after the revelation of his oldest son, Kingsley (A.Z. A good chunk of this season will see Cookie continually receiving professional help from her therapist (Keesha Sharp) as she attempts to break free of that vicious cycle with Lucious and finally start taking proper care of herself. Its high drama, I get to dress up and wear things I cant afford or that I just wouldnt buy because Im cheap. She also reveals to Lucious about the affair she had with Damon Cross and leaves, while Lucious gets on the helicopter and leaves New York City. I love dressing up, as you can see, I love to play," said Henson. //]]> Cookie could have done it, although she was back to considering Lucious the love of her life by the end of the impromptu finale. "[24] Alyssa Rosenburg of The Washington Post said that Cookie is TV's "best new female character" of 2015. // By joining TV Guide, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. [3] Eventually, Cookie and Lucious get remarried in the Season 4 finale. #Empire pic.twitter.com/AXCOX5tWkV. The sun has set on Fox's "Empire" at least for now. "[10] "I know I'm going to have to probably dig into some ugly places in my life to bring the character to life" Henson remarked. Halle Bailey, Melissa McCarthy, and director Rob Marshall share the tale behind making their underwater musical with a groundbreaking Disney princess. But I'd rather go out on top and I'd rather the people just have a great feeling about her as opposed to riding the thing out. Empire Spoilers: Is Andre The Final Season Villain After Game-Changing [6] Lee Daniels said that Henson was who he "envisioned" when he first thought of the character. Weknow that there are tremendous obstacles. [27] She was also nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Lead Actress in a Drama Series, but lost to Viola Davis for her role in the ABC legal drama series How To Get Away With Murder. He plans to leave for a church mission in South America and Cookie can't persuade him to stay. In the season 4 finale, you married Lucious and Cookie. The Fox drama series' fifth season first introduced the mystery of the coffin in the season premiere episode, when Lucious (Terrence Howard) was seen crying over his dead family member. Of course we don't know who killed Cookie/Lucious, but even in spite of this there were far too many storylines that needed to be wrapped up or randomly ended. Did the car explosion happen while Lucious was getting shot, or was that a trick of the editing? She owns the armor of her fashion. Eventually, Lucious learns that Jeff is actually Lucious' son that he had with another woman, Tracy Kingsley, before he married Cookie. Cookie is a "strong" woman who puts her "family first." 2023 TVLine Media, LLC. Cinemablend is part of Future US Inc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. 2023 TV GUIDE, A FANDOM COMPANY. [17] Henson said of the character's immense and varied wardrobe, "Its like fashion on crack! Sound off below! This reunion began at the start of the episode where they team up in their business lives to fire Pamplemousse employees Kelly (Pej Vahdat) and Giselle (Nicole Ari Parker) to regain control of the Lyon family music empire. comments sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A Add a Comment melindamendal Additional comment actions. Unless Empire somehow gets those last two episodes, fans will never get to see how all of these questions and more were supposed to be answered. Now, Empire didn't go nearly as far to confirm Cookie's death as it did Lucious after he was shot, since he looked pretty definitively dead in that particular flash-forward. "[10] Ayanna Prescod of Vibe Magazine commented, "Cookie is fierce, caring and extremely powerful. It's been a long time coming for a character who, in the past, has had trouble leaving him and his never-ending issues behind. In a leaked interview, they . It's the result of her ongoing therapy sessions, which have helped her deal with her conflicted feelings about Lucious. Still, Giselle and Patel have every reason to be as furious with Cookie as with Lucious, and Giselle especially might see Cookie as the reason why everything went wrong for her in the second half of Empire Season 6. This action also results in Cookie and Lucious being at odds. However the series was intended to end, it wasn't with the confrontation between Lucious and Damon at the mansion. When she was in bed with Lucious Lyon, this was confessed in his sleep. ", "Empire's Taraji P. Henson Wins Best Actress at Critics' Choice Awards (Full List)", "Emmy nominations 2015: Complete list of nominees", "Taraji P. Henson Wins Best Actress in a TV Series, Drama", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Cookie_Lyon&oldid=1149514455, All Wikipedia articles written in American English, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 12 April 2023, at 18:26. The result is the kind of performance that makes critics and Hollywood insiders take notice. Who's bold enough to shoot Lucious? 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Producers say that was initially planned as the Episode 18 cliffhanger, but the violent action quickly moves to its resolution, as viewers learn Damon had bad aim as well as bad judgment: His daughter is dead.