I hate to be the one to say it, but it’s time to look at the endgame for Scandal. There’s nothing that can save it. The only thing ABC can do now is to let it die with dignity before it becomes Supernatural. Viewers are fleeing. It’s not a Black Twitter phenomenon anymore.

Shonda Rhimes once said that she saw the ending of Scandal, that it’s not an eight season show. I hope she sticks to her guns and not let ABC pressure her into more seasons. She needs to end it on her terms.

One of the biggest problems of Scandal is B613. It far outlived its usefulness. B613 became so prominent in the show, the premise got lost. Multiple seasons would focus on bringing B613 down, while Olivia and company would go episodes without “fixing,” the premise that drew us in in the first place.

Another hit for Scandal is the fact that Shonda is too loyal to her actors. There are several characters that should’ve been gone. Fitz is at the top of the list. He should’ve died when he was shot. He doesn’t do much except berate the women in his life. And now that Olitz is gone, what is he doing besides spreading his presidential STD?

Papa Pope should also be gone. I love the character and Joe Morton‘s portrayal, but he never needed to be a permanent villain. If he was going to stick around, he should’ve stayed in a recurring role as resource for Olivia, not a enemy. He seems to be on Olivia’s side right now, but that could change at the drop of a hat.

I know many people are going to disagree, but Jake also needs to get the boot. He’s never been Olivia’s main love interest. He doesn’t do anything the other characters don’t do. And it’s sad to see him chase after Olivia, when she’s always had one foot in Fitz’s bedroom. Even with Fitz out the picture, Olivia won’t allow herself to be with him. And I don’t buy him as a villain. He doesn’t pull it off well.

Scandal should end with this election. I would like to see Mellie as president, but I don’t think her presidency can save the show. Scandal has gone beyond the point where they can just go back to case of the week. None of the storylines are captivating, and you can only rely on shock value for so long. The shark they jumped over is far in the rearview mirror.

My preference would be for them to take one last season to wrap everything up, to resolve this election. Let it go out with a bang instead of it just withering.

Do you see an end in sight? When do you think it will end? When should it end?

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It’s time to get back on the roller coaster at Shondaland. Forget about TGIF. After a two month hiatus, the shows of TGIT are back. Grey’s Anatomy, Scandal, and How to Get Away with Murder are back.

Scandal left off with Olivia going crazy and turning her back on her father. And then she disappeared. Now her boyfriends, Fitz and Jake, have to find her and probably fight each other in the process because that’s what they do when it comes to Olivia. I guess Huck, Quinn, and Abby will do something, too.

In How to Get Away with Murder, we found out who killed Mr. Annalise. Spoiler Alert: It was Dean Thomas.* But that wasn’t even the biggest shock. Annalise knows all about it and is manipulating the situation.

Who knows what Shonda Rhimes and Co. have waiting for us. For Scandal I hope it’s more Goon Papa Pope. For How to Get Away with Murder, I hope it’s Dean Thomas not being a weakling anymore. I see Annalise has a new wig and I am here for it. Promos for the midseason premieres are included below.

Scandal airs Thursdays at 9/8c.

How to Get Away with Murder airs Thursdays at 10/9c.

*I know his name is not Dean Thomas.

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ABC can’t get enough of Shonda Rhimes. She already has a full night devoted to her programs (Grey’s Anatomy, Scandal, and How to Get Away with Murder), and ABC is jonesing for more.

Rhimes is teaming up with Betsy Beers for The Catch. It follows a female forensics accountant who exposes fraud. As if that wasn’t enough, she also has a fiancé who is trying to con her.

Shonda Rhimes is known for creating shows that feature a female main character with a turbulent love life, and this show is no different.

If Shonda Rhimes bag a few more shows, they might have to rename the network The Shonda Rhimes Network. Here’s hoping The Catch is a hit.

TGIT returns this Thursday.

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