The queen of this ‘Empire’

Taraji P. Henson is the glue that holds “Empire” [“Tough Talk With Cookie,” March 15]. It’s a wonderful show. I definitely agree with the academician who indicated that the show had “ham-fisted racial and sexual stereotypes.” But still, Cookie is my favorite character. The show is humorous, a little farfetched, but on the other hand, keepin’ it real. I love every bit of it.

Nancy Brown

Santa Ana

This is one of the most amazing shows I have seen in a long time. The cast fits like a glove. The suspense and the drama hold your interest right to the end, and you still want more and cannot wait for the next episode.

Henson (Cookie) has this role down pat. Maybe it’s because she and “Empire” costar Terrence Howard worked together on “Hustle & Flow,” but the chemistry is definitely there. Jamal (Jussie Smollett) is the pretty, gay boy who has so much man in him, but he is also the peacemaker of the family who loves his mother.

I believe we are going to find out that the baby really is Jamal and that since Lucious (Howard) is dying, he would rather die as a protector of his family.... Well, I guess we will just have to wait and see.

Congratulations to the writers, the crew and the cast; I know they are going to bring the awards home without a doubt. Mary Jo Geddes

West Hollywood

I am so happy for Henson. She deserves the recognition she is getting. The show is absolutely wonderful. I love it, so fresh and so new, like nothing we’ve ever seen on television. “Empire” forever!

Cheryl Theriot

Detroit