A dramatic Thursday night at home with these TV shows

Cape Town – Take a step closer with these thrilling drama-filled shows.

From music to historical romance to a local drama about rugby – here are our three drama picks for tonight.

Empire

20:45 - Fox (DStv 125)

The Lyons are back! In the premiere of the final season, two years have passed, and the Lyons have yet to reclaim Empire. The family has experienced unimagined tragedies and now must join forces to rebuild from scratch.

Outlander

22:00 - M-Net (DStv 101)

Claire and Jamie's love story continue in the award-winning historical drama. In the second episode of season 4, Claire and Jamie arrive at his Aunt Jocasta's plantation in North Carolina, where tragedy strikes, and the couple find themselves in the middle of conflict.

Grassroots

Showmax

This local series explores the trials and tribulations of two young men whose passion for rugby leads them into a new stage of their lives.

Compiled by Leandra Engelbrecht.