ABC’s ‘Scandal’ season 2, episode 14 review: Olviia and Fitz’s next move
So just how long did it take Olivia and Fitz on “Scandal” to actually make their next move romantically? Ultimately, the correct answer here is “about forty minutes.” Even though ten months passed between this episode Thursday night and the one that aired last week, neither our resident fixer nor the President of the United States has really moved on completely from their affair … even though Fitz told her that he had no interest in being with her when choosing to stay married.
As if this was not a bizarre enough situation, it was made even more bizarre after the two parties hooked up following a christening of all things (as Hollis hilariously made them the godparents), when Fitz more or less spit in Olivia’s face and said that while he can’t control himself around her, they are effectively over. Is this really going to last? We’re not counting on it, even though Olivia has a new love interest played by none other that Shonda Rhimes favorite Scott Foley.
As for the rest of the episode, we’re still not quite sure that it was as enjoyable as the thriller last week, but this was really inevitable. “Whiskey Tango Foxtrot,” which largely revolved around David Rosen finding a dead body in his bed along with a crisis overseas, came after what was originally supposed to be the season finale. With that in mind, this was designed as more of a standalone hour that still had some plotlines meant to develop over time. Olivia has an opportunity now to fully move on with her life, and we just need to see if she will take it. Meanwhile, can we all start questioning now why any of these women (Olivia or Mellie) want to be with Fitz when he treats them so badly?
Overall, what did you think about this episode of “Scandal”? Be sure to share some more of your thoughts with a comment below, and you can see what former “House” star is visiting the show over at the link here.
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Shiprock
February 18, 2013 @ 11:34 pm
I’m so happy to read all these comments….seeing that other people are also upset at the plot turn at the end of the 2×13 and continuing into 2×14. Just last week they had us rooting for Olivia and Fitz…..just because they write “10 months later” on the screen doesn’t mean we’re ready to want Olivia start seeing someone new.
guest
February 18, 2013 @ 2:37 pm
I wasn’t going to watch episode 2×14 since starting to lose interest after the heartbreaking end to Fitz and Olivia in 2×13. I read that even the actors had trouble w/ their characters saying those lines of dialogue. Episode 14 kinda made me sick. I no longer root for Fitz and Olivia. There are things that even alcoholics in recovery can’t come back from. Fitz’s hallway comment ruined the show for me. I don’t even want to see the actors share a scene anymore. Focus on the rest of the cast and I might keep watching. One foot out the door.
Gumballsmom
February 17, 2013 @ 11:03 pm
I did not like this episode. Fitz was extremely harsh and as strong as Liv is, it doesn’t seem as if she will be likely to forgive so quickly. His words really cut deep and he treated her like a piece of meat…I thought that was so cold, but Fitz is spiraling out of control with killing Verna and all still on his conscious. Drinking at 7am, he’s not well. I hope they turn the show around, because this was not good between Liv and Fitz. I hope David Rosen can forgive Liv, because they would make a good team…
Crabapple Court
February 16, 2013 @ 7:21 am
I did love the fact for the first time they were in public and they didn’t care who know about them. They watched each other doing the whole baptism and that’s what Mellie noticed. Now, that explain why Mellie went back in shower. She didn’t want to go the first time but she need him to think he can trust her.
POTUS please get it together. You’re ruining the Fitz part of your personality.
Crabapple Court
February 16, 2013 @ 7:02 am
I think I have a different outlook. First, I’m in an agreement if things keep on this storyline they will lose viewers. Olivia & Fitz is what drawn people to the show. Yes, they were committing adultery. If Liv wasn’t there they wouldn’t even been in the White House. She helped them to at least act like they liked each other. I think people was acceptable of there relationship cuz their marriage was dead before Olivia even met them. I don’t know how Shonda playing to reconnect these two; they’re having him say some harsh words that are usually hard to come back from. So, maybe you writers should turn it down. This will go full circle from the first season was about Olivia’s job, second part was about Olivia’s personal life halfway through that is POTUS & first lady life together as first couple which is no going so well. It’s hard for me to like Mellie (Bellamy does mellie very well) she has one agenda only to stay in the white house. I believe after the christening Mellie knows that Olitz is not over.
shame
February 15, 2013 @ 3:08 pm
The show has jumped the shark and allowing himself to be witten into a romance with Olivia will RUIN Scott foley’s character.
The only way out of this at this stage is to bring a penitent Fitz back to Olivia’s doorstep, and if it isn’t done within the next few episodes the ratings are going to plummet and viewers wil be lost for good.
I’m already gone.
Both Fitz and Olivia are out of character.
This is just bad writing.
beth
February 15, 2013 @ 2:35 pm
I agree with Teresa why have the writer and Shonda Rimes decide to go down this disgraceful, disrespectful and degrading scene with Olivia and Fritz. I totally understand that he is in a tail spin who wouldn’t be if they had allowed themselves to “let”, someone die!? However; him turning to Mellie sicking and it shows how “weak” he is ,but it showed how , he dispied
Jan
February 15, 2013 @ 12:08 pm
Olivia, please get rid of the new hairstyle! It is so unflattering! Even though it is trendy, it is definitely not for you.
Teresa
February 15, 2013 @ 1:46 am
I may not can control my#####, why are the writers letting Olivia be degarded like this. I hated this episode.
Faithful Viewer
February 15, 2013 @ 1:19 am
Completely disgusted!!! Why build a strong character like Olivia, with all the qualities given even in the face of making mistake against better judgement…..A character with dignity even while making mistake… Then the writers do 180 degree twist (real whore, un-dignified mistress) and still keep viewers NOT!!!!!!!!!!! So mark my comment, if over the next episodes they continue to degrade Olivia’s character viewers will leave in chunks, then droves….. Another good show gone wretched! What a waste!!!!!
Nicole
February 15, 2013 @ 1:12 am
I think you meant Cyrus made them (Fitz and Olivia) godparents not Hollis. Ella is James and Cyrus’ adopted daughter.
Lolo
February 15, 2013 @ 12:00 am
Mellie is a liar. I can’t believe she lied to Fitz about Cyrus and then she smiled. Is Millie the mole or is it Olvia’s new love interest Scott Foley? Fitz has a right to be upset but he killed Verna. I am ready for them to make up just a little bit. I don ‘t like him hurting Liv on purpose per the the preview for next week.