What more crises will Olivia Pope encounter as the White House Chief of Staff?
The series Scandal is about a former White House Communications Director, Olivia Pope (Washington). She exits the job and opens a premier crisis management organization where she deals with erupting political scandals. Premiering on the ABC network, the series stars Kerry Washington, Darby Stanchfield, Katie Lowes, Guillermo Diaz, Jeff Perry, Tony Goldwyn, Joshua Malina, Bellamy Young, Scott Foley, Portia de Rossi, Cornelius Smith Jr., and Joe Morton.
The major question that everyone is wondering is: Will the series receive the green light for season 8? Well, ABC has officially canceled the series and the seventh season will be the last and final season of all the political quandary.
Channing Dungey, entertainment president at ABC, spoke with reporters about the decision during her pre-upfronts press calls:
“I had conversations with Shonda Rhimes where she has had for a while a sense of how she wanted the story to end,” Dungey told reporters Tuesday ahead of ABC’s upfront presentation to ad buyers. “She said, ‘Look, I really feel like season seven is where I want to wrap up this story because I always prefer to end a show where you’re feeling on top as opposed to letting things fizzle out.’”
“I do think that audiences, especially fans and Gladiators, who are as loyal to Scandal as they have been, are going to want the story to end in the way that Shonda intended to,” said Dungey. “That was a decision she felt really good about, and we support it wholeheartedly.”
Will Scandal season 8 return?
No. Scandal season 8 has officially been canceled. That’s right, the makers have decided not to continue with the series any further.
In her statement, the creator, Rhimes said that it was a tough decision to make. But she just knew it. Her Shondaland production company is still churning out hit shows How to Get Away With Murder and Grey’s Anatomy. Plus, they are also launching new series such as For The People and Station 19. So, the Scandal creator and her team will still be very busy after Scandal’s last episode. Rhimes told her fans:
“Deciding how to end a show is easy. Deciding when to finish is quite simple when the end date is years away. But actually, going through with it? Actually standing up to say: ‘This is it?’ Not so much. So, next year we are going all out. Leaving nothing on the table. Creating this world in celebration. We are going to handle the end the way we like to handle the important things in our Scandal family: all together, white hats on, gladiators running full speed over a cliff.”
When is the release date for Scandal season 8?
The series has been canceled and it won’t return for season 8. Hence, there’s no release date.
Where to watch the series Scandal?
You may watch the series Scandal on Hulu, Prime Video, Vudu, or Apple TV on your Roku device.
What is the storyline of Scandal?
Scandal is an American political thriller television series, created by Shonda Rhimes that aired for seven successful seasons with 124 mind-boggling episodes!
The storyline of the political thriller revolves around Olivia Pope (Kerry Washington) and the numerous employees of her firm who were first presented in the television show Scandal. Additionally, it introduced President Fitzgerald Grant III (Tony Goldwyn) and Cyrus Beene, his chief of staff (Jeff Perry).
In addition to other crimes the team handled, the season concentrates on the lifestyles of the team members, Olivia’s connection with the President (her former employer), and the mystery surrounding Amanda Tanner’s (Liza Weil) affiliation with the White House.
“Scandal” Official Cast Members:
Here’s the official star cast list of the Scandal TV series:
- Kerry Washington (Olivia),
- Henry Ian Cusick (Stephen Finch),
- Columbus Short (Harrison Wright),
- Darby Stanchfield (Abigail),
- Katie Lowes (Quinn Perkins),
- Guillermo Diaz (Huck),
- Jeff Perry (Cyrus Rutherford Beene),
- Tony Goldwyn (Fitz),
- Bellamy Young (Melody),
- Joshua Malina (David Rosen),
- Scott Foley (Jacob),
- Portia De Rossi (Elizabeth North),
- Cornelius Smith Jr. (Marcus Walker),
- Joe Morton (Elijah).
Is “Scandal” worth watching?
The TV series Scandal is fantastic and compelling. There are acts of violence and it is intended for an adult audience. The show is excellent overall, and it can expose you to violence and give you the chance to consider various aspects of individuals. However, depending on what you’re looking for, you might be in the wrong spot if you’re seeking for the next Breaking Bad. It is entertaining and simple to watch.
