Is Empire appropriate for children?

# Empire - Parent Guide Empire is a TV-14 drama about a music mogul and his family fighting for control of his company. While it contains moderate violence, mild language, and some sexual content, the complex adult themes and soap opera-style storylines are best suited for mature teens. Preview it first to decide if it matches your child's maturity level.

What age is Empire suitable for?

Our verdict for Empire is: Use caution. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Empire safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Moderate

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Language / Profanity

Mild

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Sexual Content

Mild

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Horror / Scary

Mild

About this TV show

Type

TV Show

Released

2015

Rating

TV-14

Genre

Drama, Soap

Synopsis

A powerful family drama about the head of a music empire whose three sons and ex-wife all battle for his throne.

Cast

Terrence Howard

Lucious Lyon

Taraji P. Henson

Cookie Lyon

Bryshere Y. Gray

Hakeem Lyon

Trai Byers

Andre Lyon

Full cast on IMDb ›

Stimulus level

High stimulus

This adult drama features fast-paced editing, frequent scene changes, intense music, and dramatic dialogue typical of prime-time TV — not appropriate for infants or toddlers and likely overstimulating for young children.

Stimulus rating reflects pacing, visual complexity, and sensory intensity — factors associated with attention development in children under 3. Learn more

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

With parent

Ages 13+

Yes

Where to watch

🎬 Find on Amazon

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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