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You Better Get In to It!

Now I am not one to review TV shows (I watch plenty though), so this is a ONE-OFF occurrence. With that being said I still had to bring attention to these shows I watched recently that got me SHOOK!!

Empire

I'm going to have to start with a bang rather than end with one, because this was too amazing! Last night the new season premiere  of Empire came on, and the whole cast is on point! The drama has reached new levels and we are steadily uncovering how twisted and shady Lucious Lyon really is. Cookie is ready for war and has finally snapped the way we all have been waiting for. This was true intensity and raw emotion! The bat scene was at the end of the episode and EPIC BEYOND WORDS! Naturally, the music in the back helped further set the tone (Not what you hear in the promo), and the scene is much longer than this clip!

She gave up her family ties to be with a man she loved and believed in. She helped him further his dream by working on it with him. She went to prison for 17 years out of her loyalty and love to her HUSBAND, which caused her to miss out on her 3 children growing up. Lets not forget he stopped speaking to her and divorced her while she was serving time in prison over him! Once she finally returned to be apart of her family and share the fruits of their labor and her love, she was met with disrespect. Well Cookie finally reached her limit, and the end scene gathered my whole LIFE! You finally felt the anger and anguish she has been constantly dealing with. She is a woman scorned! (Y'all better find the episode on Hulu)!!

Taraji P. Henson delivers as usual and in a way no other can emulate! She is simply a goddess!

Underground

WATCH THE ENTIRE TRAILER. (I wanted to show the more theatrical trailer, but it would not load. Search Underground and click "full length trailer" if interested, as it shows more action.)

Yes, this is a show about slavery, but that is not what it is all about. People tend to write off the idea of having an actual series involving slavery, because the movies stir up enough emotion as is. I understand; however, this show almost has slavery as background of the series (much like movies or shows based in the 50s or whatever), since the stories develop far beyond captivity. Legit everyone is stone cold and will have you sitting up like "No he didn't! No she didn't! Oh snap! It's about to get real!" As in any show there are characters that you love, hate, love to hate, and hate to love. Each and every character makes you feel something and right when you think you got it all figured out... BOOM!! The show blows your mind and leaves you wanting to know more!

It has action and suspense like the many crime shows that seemingly everyone watches (Law&Order: SVU is on everyday and you'll end up watching it even if you don't plan on it). It has tragedy and love, same as much of the plot we see in the crowd favorite, Grey's Anatomy. There are also lies and deceit, which is what runs shows such as Scandal and How to Get Away with Murder. I say this because instead of bypassing certain shows that we think may make us feel uncomfortable, give it a chance like any other show that comes out. These actors are flat out breathtaking in their performances!

Side note: The music on this show is lit! Like I never thought I'd say I want the soundtrack to the "slavery show"! (Kanye West, The Weekend, X Ambassadors, Shane Eli, etc.)  

Prison Break

WATCH THE ENTIRE TRAILER.

Now this show started several years ago, but has come back! I have been watching it on Netflix, and I must confess that I am not done with the last season aired, but close. I decided to start watching this show because I was amazed at the concept of a series coming back 8 years later (Ended May 2009)!This show is a beast, because who gets themselves sentenced to the same prison as their brother with the goal to break out!

The only reason he can do this is due to the fact he built the place. He is a mastermind and knows all the ins and outs of the facility. His brother is on death row about to be executed for killing the Vice-President's brother; however, he says he is innocent. We all know prison is no walk in the park (I've never been, but American History X was definitely enough insight!), so things aren't exactly smooth sailing, because no one can account for human behavior, especially violent criminals! The question is, what happens if they do manage to escape prison? Plus, if the brother has been set up that means people in power will go to great lengths to ensure his death!

The characters on here (majority) are criminals, but that doesn't matter, because you'll still pick and choose who you do and don't like. And one in particular is especially psychotic, yet throughout the seasons, you almost start to understand the man. The show is dope and almost has you plotting on how to break out... of what, I don't know because I'm not doing prison for anyone!

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Much Love,

Khariah