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Recap writers at Entertainment Weekly highlighted the intensity of the scene where Andre's world collapses, calling it one of the season's most confusing and powerful sequences.

: The title, a reference to Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream , underscores how love "looks not with the eyes, but with the mind," highlighting how Jamal and Andre were blinded by their affections for Diana's plants. Reviewer Perspectives [S4E8] Cupid Painted Blind

'Empire,' Season 4 Episode 8 Recap: In 'Cupid Painted ... - IMDb - IMDb Critics at IMDb praised the episode

Critics at IMDb praised the episode for its "drama and suspense" and noted that the chemistry between Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Henson remains a series highlight. The episode centers on the high-stakes fallout of

" Cupid Painted Blind " is the explosive eighth episode of Season 4, where the DuBois family's long-game vendetta against the Lyons finally reaches its peak. The episode centers on the high-stakes fallout of Diana DuBois’ manipulation of the Lyon sons, forcing Lucious and Cookie to transition from defensive to offensive to save their empire. Plot Overview & Key Developments