[s1e3] The Devil Quotes Scripture ⇒

Cookie seeks out an old friend and former collaborator, Puma (played by Cuba Gooding Jr. ), to find a hit song for Jamal.

Critics from Den of Geek noted that the episode began to clarify why Lucious's "little crimes" matter, framing his control over the company as a larger-than-life "church" of his own making. Reviewers at TV Fanatic highlighted the emotional disconnect between Lucious and Jamal, praising the performances of Terrence Howard and Jussie Smollett for adding layers to their characters. [S1E3] The Devil Quotes Scripture

Empire Season 1 Episode 3 Review: The Devil Quotes Scripture Cookie seeks out an old friend and former

After another rejection from his father regarding his sexuality, Jamal vows to Michael that he isn't giving anything up; instead, he's going after the entire empire. Critical Analysis [S1E3] The Devil Quotes Scripture