ABC’s ‘Scandal’ season 5, episode 9 (winter finale) review: Mellie, Olivia take a stand
Thursday’s episode of “Scandal” may be one of the strongest of the season, at least in terms of performances. Tony Goldwyn, Kerry Washington, and Bellamy Young all killed it in “Baby, It’s Cold Outside,” an episode that showed that while you may have everything that you think you want, you really don’t at all.
In started with Olivia and Fitz. She wanted to be with him, but did she want to actually live in the White House? The answer to that is a clear “no,” since she almost immediately compared it to living in a “cage.” She went from handling problems of great significance to being asked about cookies. The lies and the manipulation still existed, and a secret trip to the hospital only matters so much worse. There were so many deep-seeded emotions and things unsaid that eventually, all of it exploded in a conversation near the end.
So what is their future? We don’t quite know, but the idea of Vermont, peace, and harmony is completely gone. She’s out of the White House and happy to be home. The story was actually somewhat subdued for a “Scandal” ending here. Granted, most of the drama was in the beginning courtesy of that abortion shocker, if that is actually what happened.
Elsewhere, Mellie went from being disliked First Lady to national hero after taking a stand on Planned Parenthood, Quinn got herself a dose of family cheer, Huck tried to head home, and Jake and Rowan are setting up for the most awkward “Odd Couple” remake ever. Also, is there a battle for David Rosen between Liz North and Susan Ross?
We’re not sure if this episode got us anywhere with Olivia and Fitz just yet, but we have to say that maybe the two may be better off when his President is over … if they are better off at all. Grade: A-.
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Nathalie
November 20, 2015 @ 7:45 am
In another fandom (Scandal spoilers) some one wrote:
“One thing I did appreciate about this episode was that it made me completely fine in waiting months for the next one. I’ll watch it of course but I care very little about where it’s going so that’s nice about the wait, no stress.”
Me too and for the first time.
I’m here now to see Fitz, the bachelor, dating someone else and not giving Olivia any favors and access to white house for her business. I always always supports and defends Olivia. I always tried to explain her behavior. But know i don’t know what to say.
Have a good day.
I going to work and after that that i will cook something. I ‘m feeling bad
Claudiaacte
November 20, 2015 @ 4:28 am
Olivia seems to have serious mental problems, maybe stemming from the kidnapping and she needs to leave Fitz alone. She wrecked his marriage, almost cost him his job, cost soldiers their lives in a bogus war over her, and she has the nerve to act persecuted. Cray Cray!
Terra Banks
November 20, 2015 @ 3:57 am
I loved that episode! Mellie was so badass doing that epic filibuster for all the right reasons and go Susan for helping her! I’m really getting into this triangle between Susan, David and Liz. I’m happy beyond words that Charlie came to spend Christmas with Quinn, I really hope they’re endgame and he doesn’t die. Abby has been looking more and more gorgeous every episode if that’s possible, I hope she has a fabulous Christmas with Leo.