Empire(2012)
Empire Synopsis
Empire is a major five-part series presented by Jeremy Paxman. It tells the story of the British Empire in a new way, tracing not only the rise and fall of the empire but also the complex effects of the empire on the modern world – political, technological and social – and on Britain.
Empire (2012) is a documentary and history series that premiered on February 27, 2012, spanning 1 season and 5 episodes. It stars Jeremy Paxman. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- First aired:
- 2012-02-27
- Last aired:
- 2012-03-26
Empire Cast & Crew
Main cast
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Empire Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 5 ratings.
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Empire – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream Empire?
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Episodes of Empire (2012) can be bought or rented from Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed at the moment.
How many seasons of Empire are there?
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Empire has 1 season and 5 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on February 27, 2012.
Is Empire still running?
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No. Empire is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on March 26, 2012.
Who is in the cast of Empire?
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Empire (2012) stars Jeremy Paxman. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is Empire any good?
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Empire (2012) is rated 6.2 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like documentary and history series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.