Empire Season 1 Episode 3 Review: The Devil Quotes Scripture
The title itself references a famous Shakespearean line from The Merchant of Venice : "The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose," which echoes the episode's themes of using appearances—like a grand funeral or a public romance—to mask darker intentions. [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. Empire Season 1 Episode 3 Review: The Devil
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. Critics from Den of Geek noted that the
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