I love learning from my readers. When I posted about what TV shows I’d been enjoying and asked for suggestions, multiple people mentioned Empire. I’d heard a lot about Fox’s smash hit, but I never found the time to watch. (I’m bad about tuning in weekly. I’d much rather get the DVD and binge).

Wouldn’t you know it, I was browsing at my local library and they had just bought Season 1. Not only did I get to see the show from the beginning, I also got to watch it for free, at my leisure. Nice, huh?

After watching, I understand what all the fuss was about. Empire truly is super with great actors, an engrossing storyline, and smart writing. While I don’t really like hip hop music, I did like the characters. Cookie is my favorite. Seriously, look at her style. I can’t get over the clothes, furs, wigs, etc, and her one-liners are hysterical. (“Not everybody can handle the streets, that’s why they made sidewalks.)

So, now I’m hooked on the urban soap opera and can’t wait to watch the next season. Thanks again, dear readers, for this tip and the many others you give me all the time.