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Television Review Thursday: Scandal

I try not to spend too much time watching television but there are a few shows that I just can't miss.  I like to be entertained when I watch a show, but I also like a show to intrigue me, to get me to think.  Sometimes it's those what if questions, sometimes it's the OMG what is going to happen, but regardless, I have three things to make a television show one that I watch!  I'm a loyal viewer so as long a s a show can provide for my whimsical needs I will watch loyally. I like drama and intrigue.  I like shows to keep me guessing, to get me thinking. I like strong characters, not strong actors,  but strong characters, characters you could relate to, or want to emulate because they show admirable qualities. I like storylines to be more ensemble based then strictly on following one character. I also like my sitcoms to be funny, but to be funny because they could really happen. I really enjoy shows that mimic real life. So Shonda Rhimes and I s...