Sweet Baby

A High Octane Political Soap Opera That Shows A Lot Of Promise In These Seven Episodes
"Scandal" is one of those shows that I debated whether I really wanted to watch or not. From the previews, it seemed like it might have potential but, most importantly, it looked to be a bit different from other programs on network TV. I don't know about you, but I am so sick of the dozens and dozens of by-the-book crime procedurals on the air. Created by Shonda Rhimes of "Grey's Anatomy" fame, the show promised political machinations and juicy plotting in that den of inequity called Washington D.C. (where scandals are a way of life)! While I gave up "Grey's" a few seasons ago and never connected with "Private Practice," I will concede that Rhimes has a knack for putting together an interesting cast. And, ultimately, that's why I decided to give the show a try (and the fact that at seven episodes, it wasn't a huge commitment). Truthfully, I had a pretty open mind--but, in every way, the show exceeded my expectations. It certainly isn't perfect (many of the supporting characters have...

Breathlessly awaiting season two
I stopped watching network TV years ago it was a wasteland of reality shows that were not worth my time. Scandal is a game changer and goes to show once again that a good story, well written and skillfully preformed always finds its audience.

At first glance this finely crafted series appears to be a standard issue who done it with the expected ups and down and cliff hangers that all get neatly tied up at the end of each episode. But look deeper. The words matter and so much more is being communicated. This show shoots past you at break neck speed which successfully conveys the urgency of the high stakes situations Pope and Associates is hired to fix. In counterpoint the relationship between the President, his administration and Olivia Pope unfolds over the seven episodes. Not all is as it seems. The more you get the know each of the characters the more you start to speculate about their actions. What is clever is how the writers sew the seeds for the next episode in the...

Best Show on TV
Shonda Rhimes does it again. I think this is the best show on tv. The writing is good, the characters are rich and there is surprises that keeps you intrigued and not disappointed. I hope this series continues and I will definitely buy this for my collection.

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