Ep 8. Cupid Painted Blind

Lucious Lyon is back for season 4 of Empire with his family and loyal followers as they try to regain control of their label, which is now under the ownership of Eddie Barker. In episode 8, titled Cupid Painted Blind, the Lyon family is still trying to deal with the loss of one of their own while also fighting to maintain control of their company.

The episode starts with Lucious in Vegas with Shine, trying to work out a deal with the Dubois family. Meanwhile, Cookie and the rest of the family are dealing with their own dramas back in New York. Cookie is still struggling with her feelings for Angelo, while Hakeem is trying to navigate his new relationship with Tiana, who is now pregnant.

Andre, on the other hand, is still reeling from the loss of his wife, and is spiraling out of control. His relationship with Lucious is strained as they both deal with their grief in their own way. Lucious tries to get Andre back on track by involving him in a business deal, but it only leads to more problems.

As the episode progresses, the Lyons find themselves dealing with more drama than ever before. Cookie's relationship with Angelo takes a turn for the worse, while Hakeem tries to balance his relationship with Tiana and his music career. Andre's mental health continues to deteriorate, causing concern for the entire family.

Meanwhile, Lucious finds himself in a precarious situation with the Dubois family, and it's unclear if he'll be able to get himself out of it unscathed.

Overall, Cupid Painted Blind is a dramatic episode that showcases the complex dynamics of the Lyon family. With multiple storylines playing out at once, viewers are kept on the edge of their seats as they watch each character struggle with their own personal demons. As the season continues, it's clear that nothing is certain, and the Lyons will have to continue fighting if they want to regain control of their empire.