Watch the official Scandal online at ABC.com. Press J to jump to the feed. Could we see him look into that? PHOTOS: Nudity, Slapping, Pranks! ", 'Scandal': Everything to Know About ABC's Buzzy Drama From A-Z. Namely, Huck. So no, he hasn't brought Quinn in in that regard. She's told her father to f--- off. After seven seasons of twists, turns, and red wine, Scandal is coming to an end. Multiple times. That's basically what I'm getting at. It seems that way. I never knew who B613 was. Fandom Apps Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. © 2021 The Hollywood Reporter, LLC. The plot points, at this stage, are so far-fetched that fans have just surrendered to the madness. We find out some major news about Fitz. You thought you were free of him, but he just had you kill a guy! | EU Privacy Preferences. Human beings just don't talk this much all the time, you know? 10. It's his job to pull Huck into that belief and make Huck see that Rowan is the problem -- the only problem -- they have in their lives at that moment. The fact that they had this face-to-face showdown is a huge thing for the audience to see. Fitz was in the Navy with the guy Huck killed -- and has a history with Rowan. They're the Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds of this franchise. Will we see more of Olivia's childhood as she teams with Jake and Huck to bring down her father? I'm handling this. When Huck (Guillermo Diaz) initially declines to help Jake bring him down, he later relents after the latest "hole" survivor finds mysterious evidence that prompts the recovering killer to change his mind. No shade—Gettysburger looks bomb!—but that's just not realistic. That's his only hope of ridding himself of this B613 disease or stain that he has on him. TVLine announced on August 6, 2016, that Glee alum Jessalyn Gilsig will replace Joelle Carter as Vanessa Moss, Jake Ballard's wife. I'm the scandal." Scandal (TV Series 2012–2018) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Olivia is on board for that. There are far meaner beasts Olivia could've battled in D.C. 3. And just like that, the world of fixing was forever altered. Are their styles similar or different? PHOTOS: On-Set With the Gladiators: Inside the Fast-Paced World of ABC's 'Scandal'. All rights reserved. This is just objectively true. How will Huck and Jake work together? But then he popped up in season six, episode nine like a daisy and went about his business. 9. In 'Scandal' Season 4 Episode 18 titled 'Honor Thy Father,' which airs on Thursday, April 2, on ABC, fans will see David trying to strengthen his case by recruiting former B613 agents. She just wants to not have to deal with this anymore. He owns us both. by Season: OR . Scandal season 4 continues this week with episode 15, in which Attorney General David Rosen is going to meet someone who has some dirt on B613.. Jake and Huck have this B613 bond, but they are very different agents in their style. Scandal was renewed for a sixth season on March 3, 2016, by ABC. This Scandal Tribute Will Bring Out Your Inner Gladiator, Connie Britton Was the First Choice for Olivia Pope in Scandal, Kerry Washington on Art As Activism and the Importance of "Staying Awake", © 2021 Condé Nast. We'll definitely see a bunch of flashbacks to her when she was a little girl. It's really cool the way they flash back. There were five guys on the ground and one person flying air support, and the guy that Huck killed last week was supposedly the one flying air support. They trust that she can follow through. They rigged his election! 8:31pm PT On the one hand, it's devastating: The show, to put it simply, is revolutionary. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts They went from close friends to icy frenemies to political adversaries and, eventually, full-out enemies. Literally! Scandal's ride was fun while it lasted, though.The insanity of the show, truthfully, is what makes it so great. Jake, Huck and Olivia know that her relationship with her father has been strained for so long. It all has to do with Operation Remington, a military operation that Jake was part of. Get exclusive videos, blogs, photos, cast bios, free episodes "Scandal" definitely went off the rails as the Shondaland drama descended deeper into B613 drama. Jake and Huck have this B613 bond, but they are very different agents in their style. But on the other, it might be time for this franchise to end. Bring on the camp! Jake says to Huck, "We can take him out," and Huck says, "We can't. Jake says to Huck, "He still has his hooks in you. THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER is a registered trademark of The Hollywood Reporter, LLC. Jake is nicer, more emotionally mature, and actually cares about Olivia's feelings. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement (updated as of 1/1/21) and Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement (updated as of 1/1/21) and Your California Privacy Rights. Rowan, meanwhile, in the closing moments of the episode, is revealed to have a history with Fitz, who is far from being happy with the black ops boss -- as is chief of staff Cyrus (Jeff Perry). ... Scott Foley portrayed Jake Ballard a former B613 agent and later the head of the NSA. He's in love with her. 7. 4. That is really what gets the wheels turning in Huck's head and gets Huck on board. In addition, it introduced the President of the United States, Fitzgerald Grant III (Tony Goldwyn) and his chief of staff Cyrus Beene (Jeff Perry). I don't know if Jake knows that Huck struggles with his "sobriety," but Jake knows that Rowan had Huck kill Pete, and that's what allows Jake to hook Huck into getting rid of Rowan. They do some digging based on the tattoos on his body and find that it's a flight plan. Just like that, Scandal’s faithful audience wondered incredulously, “Does B613 really exist?” Olivia's knowledge that Fitz was involved in Operation Remington opens the door for Jake romantically. All of this is ultimately to get rid of Rowan so that Jake and Huck can never have to worry about B613 again. The third season of the American television drama series Scandal, created by Shonda Rhimes, began on October 3, 2013, in the United States, on ABC, and consisted of 18 episodes.The season was produced by ABC Studios, in association with ShondaLand Production Company; the showrunner being Shonda Rhimes.. More details emerge about 2 FBI agents killed in ... now back as the head of B613, tells Harrison. October 24, 2013 Just under a quarter of the way through Season 2 (of 7 seasons), in episode 13, we encountered the cryptic moniker B613. The season focuses on the lives of the team members, the relationship between Olivia and the President (her former employer), and the mystery surrounding Amanda Tanner's (Liza Weil) involvement with the White House, among other cases the team had solved. Jake is not looking to kill the man; he is looking to show that Rowan killed a guy. The president is not supposed to know about B613, and the fact that Fitz does is a huge reveal. Scandal (2012–2018) Episode List. They're having a child together, for goodness sake. The first episode of the show's farewell season is tonight, and we're sure you're feeling a lot of things. B613 is a covert government agency formerly run by Rowan, later by Jake Ballard for a while and now run by Olivia Pope. The Hollywood Reporter caught up with Foley to break down the events of the hour and preview what's ahead. This is why we have to take him out because you're never free from B613 unless we take the man down. Let's be honest: It's gotten pretty ridiculous. Scandal airs Thursdays at 10 p.m. on ABC. Jake believes that to be the case. I never knew you. So many of these characters should be dead. AdChoices r/Scarlit_Scandal: Scarlit Scandal. All rights reserved. Again, don't @ me. Today’s biggest stories, from pop culture to politics—delivered straight to your inbox. It creates a new trifecta of awesome, pairing Jake with both Huck and Olivia against her father to uncover a conspiracy that shockingly involves the president (Tony Goldwyn). Terms of Use | Huck, Jake and Olivia are all working toward figuring out Operation Remington and what actually happened --  why there was this cover-up and why Fitz never said anything about it. Abby was Olivia's righthand woman in season one, but their relationship deteriorated as the show continued. That perfect home would be Netflix. But they got old (and exhausting) quickly. Characters routinely make choices that don't make sense, and implausible situations happen on a daily basis. Scandal's ride was fun while it lasted, though. She's a ruthless gladiator who turned into a sociopathic killing machine for B-613. He is the lynch pin in all this and gets the ball rolling. And yet they have essentially zero couples issues at this point on the show. The writers should've saved these monologues for really important scenes. Shonda Rhimes will take the meaning of the painting of Olivia Pope hanging in the National Portrait Gallery in the "Scandal" series finale to her grave. She knows she's working on a certain project, but I don't think she knows exactly why. The first season of Scandal introduced Olivia Pope (Kerry Washington) and the various members at her firm. It's the old story of the less people who know, the less of a chance of anything getting f---ed up. The long-winded monologues are a bit much sometimes. Perhaps, my memory is failing me, but I can't think of a time when any of these characters worked out enough to burn off the thousands of calories that come from their takeout-only diets. Defiance, Ohio! Dress Like Olivia Pope With These Wardrobe Hacks From Scandal Costume Designer Lyn Paolo, Connie Britton Was the First Choice for Olivia Pope in. Glamour may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers. Jake still doesn't know why he survived the hole and was let go from B613. The insanity of the show, truthfully, is what makes it so great. Meg shot him in the chest. Sitemap | Only fans who realize this will admit the 10 elements about the show, below, are 100 percent true. Year: ... David Rosen is caught off guard when a surprise visitor reveals insider information about B613 that could take down the White House and destroy Pope and Associates. It's a ridiculous, gimmicky show by design—in the best way possible, of course. Where is the justice for "It's handled"? Quinn and Charlie, oddly, have the most stable relationship on the show. The actor talks with THR about the president's "cover-up" and why it's remained a secret -- until now. That fact that he's still alive is a big question. I don't want any part of this," and I don't think it is because her father is Rowan, the head of B613. | California Privacy Rights 8. He's a sociopathic killing machine for B-613. But we learn that the guy flying air support was supposed to be the president, but in actuality it was Pete, the guy Huck killed last week. Discover (and save!) Look, not all female characters need to get along, but the trajectory of Abby and Olivia didn't have to go this way. She had her own motivations, of course, but those seemed inconsequential to the sheer f-ckery Fitz committed on a daily basis with no regard for her. I understand if they didn't want to overkill the phrase or risk it becoming too gimmicky, but come on. your own Pins on Pinterest E-mail: Lesley.Goldberg@THR.com No one can believe Fitz is there, so that they can plead ignorance. ABC's Scandal created another unlikely alliance Thursday when Jake (Scott Foley) took a major step toward bringing down B613 and, rather than teaming with Olivia (Kerry Washington), found a kindred spirit in one of her Gladiators. He put Mellie threw the ringer (see above), strung Olivia along for seasons, and lied hundreds of times—all for completely self-indulgent reasons. Jake is hotter than Fitz. I don't think that they'll directly bring her in. Jake is a little nervous to let the scope expand beyond a "who needs to" know basis. He should've never been the president, either. A story. Then, of course, Fitz calls and gets in the middle of everything. There's the great scene at the end of the episode where Fitz storms down the hall toward Rowan's office. Seeing this question had me do some digging and reading plot synopses. Fitz and Olivia's love scenes make me want to do somersaults into oncoming traffic. An eighth season would've pushed Scandal into Grey's Anatomy territory—and that's not a bad thing. Lesley Goldberg, [Warning: This story contains spoilers from the "Say Hello to My Little Friend" episode of Scandal.]. 1. Who would've guessed this when Charlie was helping Quinn shoot bull's-eyes in season three? But she comes back around at the end of the episode based on all the information Jake is giving her about the help he needs from her and about how bad B613 is and about everything they did -- and that he's got Huck backing him up opened that door for Jake into Olivia's heart. To revisit this article, select My⁠ ⁠Account, then View saved stories. That will stand up in a court of law and Jake believes that will work. How will Jake, Huck and Olivia team to bring down Rowan? S4, ... David tries to recruit former B613 agents to strengthen his case. It's just that, well, we can handle only one Grey's Anatomy. Huck is more of a specialist with regards to technology and hacking, while Jake is the super-spy running around doing the physical labor or it all. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Condé Nast. The laws of biology straight-up don't apply to Scandal, apparently. Apr 19, 2015 - This Pin was discovered by Kaleidoz Faith Kalesh. Like, how the hell did he—and Mellie and Olivia and countless others—manage to say all those words without taking a breath and have it actually be good acting? Obviously, this would've meant less drama for the show, but it's frustrating Mellie stayed in this marriage for as long as she did. He owns you. He's a selfish, whiny man-child who thinks screaming proves his point. It's impossible," and Jake insists, "Well, no one has ever tried before." 6. After Jake moves out of Olivia's place, she opts to ignore his warning that B613 baddie Rowan (Joe Morton) will do anything to anyone -- including his own daughter. To revisit this article, visit My Profile, then View saved stories. During his term as Scandal's president, Fitz Grant was a huge part of almost all of the show's storyline. Privacy Policy | I'm fixing this. Hit the comments below with your thoughts. How might Huck's latest attempt at "sobriety" help or hinder their efforts? Mellie deserved better. I still contend that Fitz is just infatuated. In later episodes, we'll find out more, but he doesn't know why he's still alive. How long can that romance last considering Jake is working to bring down her father? Considering Jake's Navy history with Fitz, how much does Jake know about Fitz's connection with Rowan? She remembers the way she was around her father and their relationship together. It's such a powerful scene between these two guys. And Jake knows everything about this other mission? Could Huck and Jake bring Quinn (Katie Lowes) into the fold? For example: Eli could've just said, "Fitz sucks; quit your job, Olivia" in the video, below: 2. Fitz is terrible. D&D Beyond Jake and Huck figure out that Pete has these tattoos that are the actual flight plan that government has covered up. A recap of Scandal season 7 episode 11 ‘Army of One,’ an episode that drives home the degree to which the convoluted machinations of B613 have overtaken the show. Don't @ me. “Scandal” fans know that Jake (Scott Foley) has a dark side, however that has stayed dormant ever since his short run in the sun with Olivia (Kerry Washington). -- was connected to the season's newest mystery, Operation Remington, and is connected to the president. Why did Olivia just stop saying, "It's handled"? I don't think he does; even where I am now, we haven't learned that Jake is aware of Fitz's relationship with Rowan or he hasn't put it together yet. Netflix has the freedom to show graphic content to an audience that expects nothing less. Here's the episode that officially changed it for good. It should be able to tell the story of B613 or it's agents in detail with the ability to show the battle with in each character. (Need we remind you of the betrayal Abby committed last season?) How does everyone look so snatched on a meal plan of wine, Gettysburger, popcorn, and essentially no exercise? Huck should be dead. Pete is the one who had gone to the president -- last week we saw him get taken down and we saw Rowan have a conversation with him and then Huck kill him. Their love scenes keep me warm at night. 'Scandal' Cast Share Their Most Scandalous Moments. Ad Choices, 10 Annoying Things About 'Scandal' Only Real Fans Will Admit. A sneak peek of the upcoming episode shows Olivia Pope walking inside a prison alongside two guards. Twitter: @Snoodit. Then again, is anything on this show realistic? What do you think this means for Fitz and Olivia? Can Jake and Huck trust that Olivia will follow-through when the time comes to bring down her dad and not protect him? 5. (Laughs). | Do Not Sell My Personal Information She's been lied to and tricked. I'm done. It was her catchphrase for seasons, and then the writers just stopped weaving it into the scripts. Mellie should've left Fitz after the first season—maybe even earlier. At first, these long speeches—done mostly by Olivia's father, Eli—were riveting, breathless feats. Despite being serving the US government so far it doesn't appear that they answer to anyone not even The President of the United States. PHOTOS: The Couples of Shondaland: 'Grey's Anatomy,' 'Private Practice,' 'Scandal'. B613 is a show. I have never watched Scandal. What do you think Jake has that convinced Huck and Olivia to help bring down Rowan and B613? It's Scandal. Olivia and Jake should end up together. What did Jake find that instantly convinced Olivia and Huck to join the crusade? It boasts one of the most diverse casts in entertainment and is anchored by a woman of color, Kerry Washington, who became a star and household name as political maestro Olivia Pope. We see her saying to him, "That's it. During the hour, Huck also realizes that Pete Foster, the guy he killed in last week's episode -- under Rowan's orders! It's very annoying the show turned Olivia and Abby into adversaries.