Ep 17. Rise by Sin

After a hiatus, Empire is back with an exciting episode of twists and turns. Empire season 2 episode 17 titled "Rise by Sin" is sure to keep viewers on the edge of their seats.

The episode starts with Cookie and Lucious working closely together to promote their new streaming service. However, tensions arise as their differing opinions on how to promote the service clash. Meanwhile, Hakeem is still reeling from the news that his baby mama, Laura, is pregnant, and struggles with the idea of being a father at such a young age.

Jamal is dealing with his own personal demons as he grapples with PTSD after being shot by Freda Gatz in a previous episode. He starts to spiral out of control and puts his relationships with loved ones in jeopardy.

In the midst of all this drama, a new threat emerges in the form of Lucious' half-brother, Tariq. Tariq is determined to take down Lucious and Empire once and for all, and his persistence puts Lucious and his entire family in danger.

As tensions rise and threats loom, a long-awaited performance takes center stage. Hakeem and Jamal collaborate on a song that is sure to be a showstopper, but unforeseen circumstances threaten to derail their performance.

The episode ends with a shocking turn of events that will leave viewers eager for the next episode. Overall, Empire season 2 episode 17 keeps the drama high and the stakes even higher, making it a must-watch for fans of the series.