FOX's mega hit "Empire" returned for a second season last week and instantly had fans talking. Lucious in jail, Cookie making moves, celebrity cameos galore; I think my head is going to explode. But one aspect of the show that may have gone somewhat overlooked is Hakeem. Lucious' youngest son, his character could become even more important this season.
"EP Ilene Chaiken tells TVLine that Hakeem's failed coup (and shelved album) in the Season 2 premiere will be the impetus for some significant personal growth going forward," TVLine.com's Michael Ausiello wrote. "'Hakeem is only 20 years old, and he's just gone through some very major events in his life. He starts the season having lost his father to prison, and having lost that relationship and all of his entitlement, too,' Chaiken offers. 'It's a big come-down, and he's determined to prove it was a mistake, that Lucious chose the wrong son. He's aware that everyone in his family underestimates him - and he's got a big task to prove to them that he's worthy, that he can accomplish the things everyone thought were being handed to him on a silver platter. We're really going to see him maturing.'"
It sounds as if the overlooked Hakeem could eventually become a major player in "Empire" should he take this opportunity for maturity seriously. The dynamic between the children has been one of the more popular aspects of the show and this storyline sounds like an interesting addition.
"Empire" airs on FOX every Wednesday at 9:00 PM ET.
