Empire, New Episode’s Top 10 Moments: A High Hope for a Low Heaven

This Empire recap identifies some of the most unforgettable moments from ‘A High Hope for a Low Heaven’! From karate kicks to ‘Handgun-Hakeem’, we loved the episode: Bang, Bang, Bang!


Empire Recap: A High Hope for a Low Heaven
After missing out last week, we were all excited to see Empire’s new episode.  ‘A High Hope for a Low Heaven’ came at just the right time with most of us craving Empire after the show did not air last Wednesday due to World Series Baseball.


J-Poppa Empire Fox Becky's Boyfriend Mo Mcrae
J-Poppa Empire Fox Becky’s Boyfriend Mo Mcrae

“Not unless his name is J-Poppa.”
Empire’s season 2 cast includes Mo McRae who plays Becky’s love interest.  He also seems to trust his new boss, Andre.  McRae, Lee Daniels and Danny Strong also worked together the 2013 movie, ‘The Butler’.
Freda Gatz Empire Kick Gif
Freda Gatz Empire Kick Gif

Can I kick it!?

Empire’s season 2 cast also features the daughter Lucious wish he had, Freda Gatz who reps Gutta Life to the fullest! Kick when you have to kick!

Cookie Empire Gun Gif
Cookie Empire Gun Gif

Hakeem Empire Gun Gif
Hakeem Empire Gun Gif

I show you how to do this son
After Hakeem jumps the gun Cookie shows her youngest a more-strategic solution to their problems.

Lyon Brothers Huddle Empire Fox Gif
Lyon Brothers Huddle Empire Fox Gif

Brotherly Love
Andre, Jamal and Hakeem remind us that they’re brother from time-to-time.  The three came together to support Hakeem.  You gotta love it!

Hakeem from Empire Fox Gif
Hakeem from Empire Fox Gif
Hakeem Laura Empire Gif
Hakeem Laura Empire Gif
Be the Light That Helps Others See 
Jamila Velazquez sees that Hakeem is stuck in a dark place and she shows him the light of his own being with her beautiful voice.
hakeem empire gif
Hakeem Empire Gif
Empire Bang Bang Bang Gif
Empire Bang Bang Bang Gif
One Person’s Trash is Another Person’s Treasure
Hakeem refuses Lucious’ new song yet Freda jumps at the opportunity to lay down a quick verse to make up for her karate kick.  
Will Hakeem and Freda end up going bar-for-bar? Will Jamal need to save his little brother with another unforgettable freestyle? Will Andre pray on it?…Bang Bang Bang!