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The veteran drama will say good-bye in 2020.
May 13, 2019
Fox announced today that Empire will be coming to an end after its upcoming sixth season. The news comes just two weeks after the hip hop drama was picked up for Season 6. In a conference call, network executives promised that the final season will be a "large TV event" that will be comprised of 20 episodes - its longest season to-date.
The network's decision to ax the series comes as somewhat of a surprise considering it currently ranks as Fox's #2 drama in both overall viewers and the coveted adults 18-49 demographic. But looking at the big picture, the show's recent ratings pale in comparison to when it dominated everything else on broadcast television during its heyday. And although it is still a formidable performer, its numbers likely couldn't justify the rising costs to produce it.
Co-created by Lee Daniels, Empire stars Terrence Howard as a hip hop mogul in an ever-changing power struggle with his ex-wife, played by Taraji P. Henson, for control over their family's entertainment dynasty. One cast member, Jussie Smollett, will not be returning for Season 6. Smollett was written out of the current season's final episodes after being involved in a controversy related to lying about an alleged racially-charged attack against him.
Look for the sixth and final season of Empire to return as part of Fox's 2019-2020 lineup this fall.
Comments (9)
05/14/19 at 01:59pm
How's that whole "we stand with Jussie" thing working out, I wonder?
05/13/19 at 09:04pm
smellslikeshit helped bring them down, lol....
05/13/19 at 04:13pm
I enjoyed season 1-4 season 5 I didnt care for that much. Glad its ending with a conclusion before it gets more ridiculous, even seasons 5 songs weren't that great. Still enjoying Star
05/13/19 at 02:24pm
With the cast blaming the public and not Smollett, the end isn’t soon enough.
05/13/19 at 01:51pm
Not surprised after Jussie. But was the show's run really only 5 seasons so far? Seems like it's been on forever.
05/13/19 at 01:14pm
I'm glad to hear that this trainwreck of a show is ending. It has terrible writing and acting. It could perhaps be better with the idiot Smullett off the show.
05/13/19 at 12:34pm
I’m personally glad they’re at least giving them a season to wrap everything up. I hate its ending even with all the negative press my family and I still were faithful viewers.
05/13/19 at 11:24am
Agreed smullet's b.s. made this show get too much negative press. As it had good ratings, it is his fault.
05/13/19 at 09:06am
I mean is it a surprise though? After the how Jussie incident I mean really?
