Empire

S01E02 The Outspoken King

Lucious finds himself in a tight spot as he must protect Empire's IPO launch after one of his artists gets caught up in a shooting incident. Meanwhile, Cookie learns about Lucious' ambitious plans for a major performance featuring Hakeem, but not Jamal, which stirs her concerns. Additionally, the investigation into Bunkie's murder continues to unfold, adding to the tension within the family and the business.