However, Hollywood’s gradual shutdown for the coronavirus pandemic came when the drama was still in the midst of shooting Episode 19, without any filming being done on what was previously meant to be the finale.
The confirmation was made in a way that viewers may not have even fully grasped in the moment.
Following Tuesday night’s installment, the promo for the next episode, “We Got Us,” kicked off by telling audiences to be prepared for “the shocking final three episodes” of Empire, even though there were originally five more that would have wrapped up the sixth season.