‘Empire’ Season 1 Finale: Showrunner Danny Strong On The Season’s Cliffhanger, What To Expect On Season 2

‘Empire’s’ Season 1 ended with high ratings and delivered a “splash, punch” as the show’s wrapped up its freshman season. Series creator Danny Strong on Season 1’s cliffhanger and how they resolved the show’s million dollar question – Who is the heir of the Empire?

“Our showrunner Ilene and I co-wrote Episode 12 together and I didn’t really view it as a cliffhanger because for me, it was the fact that we resolved Lucious’ ALS this season and who was going to inherit the empire,” Strong told Deadline. “That’s sort of what I was referring to when I said no Laura Palmer.”

Showrunners Lee Daniels and Strong pulled on viewers from every walks of life in two back-to-back episodes, “Die But Once” and “Who I Am,” as one of TV’s game-changing, hilarious and absurdly dramatic moments. Lucious Lyon (Terence Howard) finally accepted his gay son Jamal (Jussie Smollet) and he is not dying with ALS because he doesn’t have one. What he has is a non-life threatening disease called myasthenia gravis (MG).

When asked about “Empire’s” Season 2, Strong admitted that they have “vague notions for next season” and they are currently discussing about. Now on the early stages of starting to break Season 2, Daniels’ previously revealed that he wants to bring “Empire” back to the street and bring the audience to look at the ghetto.

An incredible ride for all its cast members and its showrunners, “Empire” managed to break all TV boundaries and climb to the top spot from week to week. The musical drama show is officially the lead among shows on the Big 4 among adults 18-49 this season, according to Deadline. Last night’s two-hour epic finale delivered the best first season ending any new series on any broadcast network has had since “Grey’s Anatomy.”

Now that the show cemented its supremacy on the rating board, fans of the show are now looking forward for Season 2 as the show promises more drama and lies. Known for addressing America’s race relations, homosexuality and family relations, “Empire” is a force to be reckoned with as the show comes back for its second season.

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