Ep 13. The Tameness of a Wolf

Lucious Lyon is struggling to keep his empire intact after losing his wife Cookie to his son's company. He finds himself in a position of weakness as he struggles to regain control of his company. Meanwhile, his son Hakeem is facing his own challenges as he is set to perform at the ASA awards, but his relationship with his girlfriend Laura is strained due to his unfaithfulness. Lucious also finds himself dealing with his mother, Leah, who has seemingly come back from the dead.

In the opening scenes of "The Tameness of a Wolf," Lucious and Cookie's past is explored as a flashback sequence shows a young Cookie trying to keep Lucious from going down a dangerous path. The episode then jumps back to present day where Hakeem is rehearsing for the ASA awards. Lucious is determined to keep the company in the family, but his sons' actions have made that difficult.

As the ASA awards begin, the competition between Hakeem and Tiana heats up. At the same time, Lucious continues to struggle with the fact that his mother has returned after seemingly being dead for years. The tension between Cookie and Lucious also reaches a boiling point as they both try to assert their authority over the company.

Meanwhile, Jamal is still dealing with the aftermath of his relationship with Skye, and Becky finds herself struggling to stay in control of her personal life and her job. As tensions rise within the Lyon family, the fate of Empire hangs in the balance.

"The Tameness of a Wolf" deals with the central themes of power, family, and loyalty that have defined the series since its inception. Lucious' position of power is threatened by the actions of his sons, and his relationship with Cookie is tested as she tries to assert herself in the company. The episode also explores the intricate dynamics of the Lyon family, from the strained relationship between Hakeem and Jamal, to the complicated relationship between Lucious and his mother.

Overall, "The Tameness of a Wolf" is a powerful episode that showcases the complex relationships between the Lyon family and the turmoil that they must navigate in order to maintain their power and control. As the season moves forward, it's clear that the stakes have never been higher for the Lyons, and their empire hangs in the balance.