Fans anxiously counted down the days until Feb. 27, for one of the hottest television shows, Scandal, to return from its winter hiatus. Finally, after being off the air since Dec. 12, 2013, the heart-pounding drama returned to the screen.
I was one of those fans eagerly waiting for the show’s return. Unfortunately, I was working during the airtime, but that did not stop me from putting on my best fan-girl attitude and pulling up Hulu-Plus the next day to get my Scandal fix.
I discovered Scandal as I have discovered most television shows that I’m obsessed with – the one and only Netflix. I hate having to wait for my shows, so Netflix is my go-to entertainment option. Unfortunately, I watch the shows too quickly, and inevitably end up in the vicious cycle of waiting for the next week’s episode to air.
The midseason premiere of Scandal, season 3, episode 11, was titled “Ride, Sally, Ride.” This should have given us a clue as to what would happen, but, as usual, Shonda Rhimes, creator of Grey’s Anatomy and Scandal, kept us guessing the entire episode.
Scandal wasted no time getting back to the drama that surrounds the White House. Without much explanation as to why, we discovered that Olivia, played by Kerry Washington, and Fitz, played by Tony Goldwyn, were back on with their relationship, Mellie, played by Bellamy Young, appeared to be running the Oval Office and Fitz was now a raging alcoholic who used scotch as his method of coping with the stress of the White House.
Sally Langston, played by Kate Burton, the strictly religious and murderous vice president in Scandal, announced that she would be running against President Fitzgerald Grant in the upcoming election, while still maintaining her vice presidency position.
This announcement sent shocking rifts through Olivia’s campaign plan of accusing Sally of being a quitter. On top of everything else, Fitz dramatically announced that his new running partner would be, without question, an old friend of his, Andrew Nichols, played by Jon Tenney.
However, the most shocking bomb that was dropped happened in the last few seconds of the episode, when we are introduced to the fact that Mellie and Andrew had a relationship 12 years ago. Could this mean even more drama in the white walls of D.C.?
I won’t reveal what happened in the most recent episode, because I know there are some die-hard fans who have not been able to watch it yet. However, I will say that if you have not jumped on this racing bandwagon, it’s not too late.
I could try to convince you that Scandal is the show that you need to make your No. 1, but I don’t have to. Suspense, political scandals, secret government agencies, personal drama and forbidden love all get their fair share in this power-packed television show.
Watch the first episode, and you’ll be hooked.
