The "sin" in the episode’s title largely refers to the secret Lucious has been hiding from Freda Gatz: he murdered her father, Frank Gathers. A drunk and bitter Carol spills the beans to Freda on the ASA red carpet. Enraged, Freda snatches a security guard's gun and aims for Lucious. 3. Jamal Takes the Bullet
In a heartbreaking twist of irony, Jamal—the son Lucious just wished death upon—steps in front of the gun to save his father. The scene, shot in dramatic slow-motion, ends with Jamal bleeding on the red carpet while Cookie’s screams echo through the crowd. As Jamal is rushed to surgery, the family is left in a daze of guilt and terror. Empire: Season 2, Episode 17 Recap | The Young Folks Empire_2x17
The penultimate episode of Empire Season 2, titled is a chaotic and emotional rollercoaster that brings multiple long-simmering storylines to a violent head. Empire 2x17 Recap: Sins of the Father and a Lyon Down The "sin" in the episode’s title largely refers