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In the television industry, few creators have matched the influence of Shonda Rhimes. The television producer and screenwriter, Rhimes, has achieved incredible feats throughout her time in the industry. Having created, written and executive produced Grey’s Anatomy apart from serving as the showrunner, Rhimes is known best for the medical drama.

However, Grey’s Anatomy is not her only record-breaking success, as another one of her critically acclaimed series was recently added to Netflix. In case you missed it, we are talking about the hit political melodrama, Scandal, a series that is often put at par with Rhimes’ other famous works.

Shonda Rhimes’ Scandal is now streaming on Netflix

Scandal has now been added to Netflix | Credits: ABC
Netflix US recently added Shonda Rhimes‘ hit political drama, Scandal to its roster. The series originally ran on ABC from 2012 to 2018 and today boasts an incredible 93% rating on the review site Rotten Tomatoes.

Unlike Rhimes’ more popular show, Grey’s Anatomy, which has dominated streaming for years, Scandal’s arrival brings Rhimes’ D.C. fixer saga to a new audience. Despite Rhimes being most commonly linked with the long-running medical drama, Scandal has forged a formidable legacy of its own, blending political thriller, romance, and searing monologues that became the show’s trademark.

The show tracks Kerry Washington‘s Olivia Pope’s firm operating among Washington’s elites, comprising 124 episodes of power plays and personal drama. An actual sleeper gem, it is a blend of power struggles and personal agendas and its addition to Netflix’s ever-growing roster is a significant milestone of its own.

Despite the show’s legacy and fan base, its addition to Netflix has triggered fans as they recall how it has been treated in the past. Scandal is a show that had the strength to survive on its own without Rhimes’ legacy of creating and working on shows like Grey’s Anatomy and How to Get Away with Murder. Yet, critics have often compared it to the Rhimes’ other works, which has agitated fans.

Scandal might forever remain in the shadow of Shonda Rhimes’ other shows

Scandal star Kerry Washington | Credits: ABC

While Scandal is adored by its audience and frequently praised by critics, it has long existed in the shadows of Shonda Rhimes’ other two network juggernauts: Grey’s Anatomy and How to Get Away with Murder.

Even though the Kerry Washington-starrer show has had generally favorable reviews, there are some critics who have pointed out that the political soap opera uses the same plot and elements that helped make Rhimes’ other shows successful. From plot twists to surprising character reveals and intense emotional stakes, there have been times when the show has been occasionally referred to as the love child of Grey’s Anatomy and HTGAWM.

While fans have often blasted such criticism and comparisons, another sore point for many is the glaring oversight and repeated snubbing of the show’s leading lady, Kerry Washington. The show’s arrival on Netflix has kickstarted the debate again, about how Washington, despite widespread acclaim, never took home a Primetime Emmy or Golden Globe for the role.

Washington’s performance as Olivia Pope was nothing less than career-defining, perfectly capturing the nuances of the high-powered crisis manager with a complicated moral compass. Not only was her portrayal resonating, but it was also emotionally layered. Hence, the failure to recognize her performance is often seen as part of the broader conversation about how Hollywood tends to treat Black women, especially those in lead roles.

Yet, despite the comparisons and award snubs, one cannot deny how influential Scandal has been. A cultural phenomenon, the show has always stood apart with its approach to contemporary issues. With its addition to Netflix, the show has the chance to reach a whole new set of audiences and a chance to be re-evaluated on its own terms.

Scandal is now streaming on Netflix.