ABC’s ‘Scandal’ season 5, episode 6 reaction: Will Fitz keep fighting for Olivia?

There were so many devastating moments on Thursday night’s new episode of “Scandal” that it is difficult to count them all. First and foremost, Olivia Pope found herself in a position where releasing her father Rowan from prison was going to be the best possible way for her to ensure that Fitz’s impeachment trial never happened. However, at the same time she told Abby to give the ring back to the President in what was sure to be a devastating moment for him.

Also, there’s of course the problem of Olivia now having to work with Mellie to ensure that she gets elected President, which was one of the provisions that was made in order to get Rowan freed.

So how does Tony Goldwyn describe Fitz’s current position? It’s not good, and he describes with so many more words in a chat with The Hollywood Reporter:

“Fitz is in very rough place at the end of this episode. All he can do is what he’s been doing. He’s not going to give up on Olivia. There has been some very good news. We don’t see it in this episode, but when he finds out about avoiding impeachment, that’s a positive thing. He doesn’t know how that happened but that’s a positive. Fitz loves Olivia. He’s obsessed and consumed with his love and his absolute belief that the solution to all of their problems are to commit to one another. He really believes that. If she would just trust that, then they would find equilibrium. Olivia doesn’t see it that way, but Fitz has faith; that’s his touchstone and answer. I think all he can do is keep fighting for that.”

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