Just like Scandal said during this episode, “Nobody Likes Babies,” there are no good guys here. And in many respects, that’s the truth with Scandal: nobody is good, and everyone has been pushed over the brink and tested time and time again. (Except maybe David.) But that’s part of the reason that keeps many hooked to Scandal, I suppose. Obviously, they’re doing something right — the ratings are through the roof. But even then, I couldn’t help but shout out to the TV, hoping that James would confess in front of the grand jury. Because I know that it’s a huge issue with audiences, who do we root for at this point? And ultimately does it really matter anyway?
Part of me has to admire Shonda Rhimes’ tenacity and gall to turn one of her lead characters into a murderer. Of course, we could argue about the reasons why Fitz killed Verna, how he was robbed of any sense of accomplishment. Fitz, on paper, isn’t the most upstanding man regardless; he’s a bit of a womanizer and is a bit entitled. But he wasn’t always that way, as we’ve seen in previous episodes. He demands that he and Mellie get a divorce during this episode, but that’s only because he thinks that he is the true president of the United States. Having been given that gift (or curse now, as he probably sees it) from those on his campaign actually gave him a sense of confidence that Verna tugged from under him. Ultimately, what he realized was that he isn’t that deserving, and all of his insecurities have been proven true.
But regardless, getting back to the fabric of the show: this 13th episode of Scandal’s second season is the conclusion to the first real arc the show has actually created for itself. Season one of Scandal was so wrapped up in lovelorn plotlines and flimsy cases of the week, but season two began with a huge overhaul and decided on a strict storyline to follow. And it saw it through, stampeding ahead with every passing episode. The last five episodes, in particular, were especially boisterous — which, when compared to other Scandal episodes, is extremely boisterous…in a good way, of course. And where other series would normally decide to make this a season finale, Scandal decides to plant it in the middle of the season (which is the end of their initial season order). And it works and it has been working: there’s no denying that the breakneck pace with which the past few episodes have transpired is a huge part of its success, both in storytelling and in audience.
I don’t want to be one of those people, but I hope the aftershocks of tonight’s events live up to the initial impact during the next nine episodes. Because at some point, Scandal became true appointment television. And it all starts and ends with the fearlessness of whoever is on top.
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Shonda is gonna give me a heart attack one of these weeks with this show. My FEELS are all over the ground from tonight's episode.
Verna being a cold-hearted shrewon her deathbed, Liv telling Edison no and describing the kind of love she wants, Abby blowing up, Quinn almost losing it, Cyrus almost losing it, Fitz losing it and then being the ultimate jerk to Liv. I feel so bad for her, not for anyone else, just Liv...oh wait, and for David Rosen, gosh that was painful to watch!
I wanted to uppercut a punktwat when Fitz acted the way he did to Liv then had the stupid nerve to ask Mellie (OF ALL PEOPLE) to be his support through everything. Bruh have you not learned, that though the lady says she loves you, she will turn on you at the drop of a DIME if it suits her needs.
I think it's that Fitz sort of expects Mellie to act that way. She's always been someone who gets what she wants and doesn't really hide it from Fitz, either. But having Olivia deceive him for so long kind of broke his heart, and it really made him feel as though he didn't deserve the presidency. In the flashback, we saw that Olivia told him all he had to do was be himself and shine through, and he did…and he thought THAT worked thanks to Liv, but in the end, it turns out she didn't believe in him as he thought.
I agree with the you on getting a heart attack because I swear each episode my heart starts racing faster. I literally was on edge during this episode, because it's just that good. I've been obsessed with this series because the writing is incredible and what an amazing cast seriously they deserve awards. Abby proved her worth and Harrison is so damn good at delivering those fast paced speeches. I still want to slap Quinn, but Huck put her in her place real fast. Cyrus and James were amazing especially since we saw another side to him. We as a viewer saw the struggle and angst that Olivia went through before casting that vote especially when Mellie asked her what she wanted and proceded to tell her what the others would gain (first lady, chief of staff, supreme court justice and Hollis' pipe like with a side of power). When in reality she just wanted Fitz happiness and didn't gain anything from the rigging. Fitz however did not see that and his perfect vision of Olivia with her white hat crashed, he looked so emotional asking Verna if she was involved and with that his world came crashing down as well. To me he is punishing himself by being with Mellie because he knows how cray cray his wife is and since he killed Verna he is now on the same level with his wife. His eulogy about Verna though paralled a message to Oliva the whole if you'll cross her, she will never forget it and neither will you spiel, felt like it was directed to her.
I am addicted to this show, but I didn't like the way Fitz talked to Olivia tonight ... I am glad that she turned Edison down because he is a jerk and would make her life miserable after he finds out a few things and Verna, I almost fell off the couch to know that it was her that paid for the assassination ... I don't care what Olivia did, Fitz didn't have to insult her even though he was mad ... I don't know who this new love interest in Olivia is going to be, but he still doesn't measure up to Fitz ... no Fitz and Olivia ... no me ... I will be done with it.
That whole scene with Fitz and Mellie to me look like he going to play her ass like a chump particularly since all those who are alive are not aware Fitz knows. I also think he was hurt Liv didn't believe him enough. Mellie got a laugh from me thought when she got the hand sanitizer out after holding the baby yet somehow there are folks who are okay if Mellie got custody if she and Fitz divorce. Also it great how Shonda goes from comedy and to seriousness in 2.5 seconds and that scene with Cyrus and James brilliant and my god I actually felt bad for Cyrus but dude need to lay off the assassins. Next week the series will jump 10 months ahead and I am actually happy to have Scott Foley as Liv's new love interest. I heart Scandal so much!
I am Team David so I was rooting for the truth to come out :p Still am because these people are assholes. I kind of love them for it, though...