The king is dead… maybe.

Kelsey) ghost, and Teris (Meta Golding) pregnancy complications.

How far down the road is that flash-forward?

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But I can tell you that you will know who is holding that gun in [episode 11].

And you dont necessarily have to wait as long for the answers.

And I think seeing that flash-forward kind of informs everything in each episode as we go along.

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More importantly, like talk to us about Lucious new undercover look.

What was the thinking there?

[Laughs] I think youd have to talk to Terrence.

So I think hes had some creative input into what that look is.

Things take a turn toward the end, but for much of the episode Andre is finally flourishing.

Was it nice to see that for once, even if it will be short-lived?Yeah, totally.

And yet, his wife and child are in jeopardy, but who knows what happens to them?

And we see maybe a little bit of that when he does what he has to do with Mouse.

Its funny because I was just on the phone discussing it with Trai.

Its really sort of a question for all the Lyons as we move through this season.

I knew something was up when I saw A.Z.

Kelseys name in the opening credits I was like, Uh oh, whats going on here?

And then we get a brief glimpse of Kingsley after Andre kills Mouse.

Is this another Ghost Rhonda situation?

What can you say about Kingsleys presence?

I mean, we know he almost lives inside of Andre via his heart.Exactly.

Kingsleys heart is literally beating inside Andre.

Its sort of like Tracy represents dealing with the history and past sins.

While Lucious is trying take down Damon, Cookie confronts him and says, You owe me, bitch!

Because shes got some questions for Damon.

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