The season continues the story of Olivia Pope's crisis management firm, Olivia Pope & Associates, and its staff, as well as staff at the White House in Washington D.C. Fitz was re-elected for a second term, Harrison met a shocking end, and Olivia Pope and Associates shut its doors as its namesake left Washington D.C. on a plane with Jake, destination unknown.
Rhimes' script is a triumph of subtlety following last season's histrionics, and suggests a better understanding that Scandal can and should be a rollercoaster, but it can't be all drops and no climbs.
"Randy, Red, Superfreak and Julia" did an impressive job tying up last season's loose ends, starting new story lines and holding dear everything we love about the show: crazy Mellie, crazier Cyrus, Olivia's wardrobe and lots more.
