Scandal: Why Olivia Pope Wears the White Hat

[@thetake]

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[@jadziawynter9241]

Please do a video on Gossip Girl and gossiping or do all the main characters please!

[@bouncyshak]

Annalise Keating analysis pleeeeeease!!!!

[@JolPil]

"You cheated on your mistress with your girlfriend." LOL.

[@Lalahmaria]

Finally someone gave Scandal the love and great analysis it deserves

[@ObaREX]

"Olivia Pope for all her talk of White Hats and doing good, she just- gets whatever she wants! And sometimes you're just collateral damage." And that's exactly how the series ends. Olivia and company all get off scott-free. While Rosen, the last truly good character in the show, gets killed and Jake, the only character who admits he's a bad person, is the one who goes to jail for all of them. And it's all treated like a happy ending. What kind of message of a "white hat" is that?

[@bb1111116]

Edward Gil; I stopped watching Scandal when it got so absurd where the good guys are torturers and where Olivia becomes the regular mistress of the President. Unlike what the video says, I didn’t want Olivia and her crew to keep getting worse in doing bad.

[@ayanomar1408]

lowkeye that is how it ends in the real world tho, the reall bad people who think they are the “good ones making hard choices” get to walk away scot free and maybe one person goes down for it

[@ashtonbrown8549]

​@@bb1111116I get everything you're saying minus, Olivia and Fitz at a real relationship. I'm biased as hell, but him and Mellie hadn't had a happy marriage in years, she was a rare exception I can get behind. They fall in love without meaning to and Fitz was faithful for years while Mellie didn't even let him touch her and didn't tell him the reason why for years.

[@delalunede]

@@ashtonbrown8549its still cheating and Fitz treat Mellie terribly. Cheating point is now so light as the series manage to make it look unproblematic and mellie being okay with it. But everytime mellie don’t want to protect them or get back at them because she has to protect her position and her “husband” position if Fitz gonna leave her, they act like mellie is the bad person when the problem really come from them.

[@ashtonbrown8549]

@@delalunede No I get what your saying, like I said I'm baised as hell because I love Oliva and Fitz's relationship. That being said he could be really mean to Mellie sometimes. I just go back and forth on Mellie, sometimes I feel for her other times I really hate her. She definitely should have told Fitz why she didn't really want to sleep with him, because 10 years without is a long time. Not saying its right, but it kind of makes sense he drifted from his vows.

[@NgataNare]

Do Papa Pope....most iconic character on the show

[@ayanomar1408]

honestly my fav character in the whole show. at least he didnt try to lie about who he really was

[@ariloveshouse]

I've been so invested in these characters that I haven't payed attention to a lot of these things at depth. Thanks for reminding be of the bigger questions/ themes of the show.

[@becks_r]

FINALLY A SCANDAL ANALYSIS!!!

[@arelis4553]

I am so surprised there are no more videos from scandal! Please do a series on the women of scandal and their journeys. In my eyes Mellie went from sideline character to one of my favorite character in the show!!!!!!!! ❤❤❤

[@Paul94096]

Yasssss, thank you screen prism!!! Since episode 1 Scandal has been one of my favorite tv shows of ALL TIME. Everything from the OUT OF THIS WORLD performances (stand outs include Olivia, Mellie, Cyrus, Papa Pope, Sally Langston & Huck), to the Shakespearean dialogue (Mellie and Sally Langston had some of the greatest monologues in tv history imo), to the over the top plot, the gorgeous costume design, the stunning production design, the beautiful men (Fitz is just everything) etc really went into making this a prime time drama like no other, What a phenomenal show. And as a writer myself, every single episode was such a treat because every line of dialogue was dripping with the drama and metaphorical symbolism of Shakespearean script. I also LOVED the depth of the show using the ripped form the headlines storytelling technique to comment on our society today while challenging our ideals of what a hero looks and acts like especially in their darkest moments, how we as the audience respond to it and as such what that says about us as a socity and how far we're willing to go for those we love. Any show that plays in the grey area for me is an automatic win. Its why shows like Breaking Bad and Game of thrones works so well. The lines between good and bad blurred so closely, it forces you as the audience to reevaluate your definition of good vs bad. who does wear the white hat? So to conclude, fucking fantastic show. If you've never seen it and are into fast paced, stylistic political dramas then look no further than this master piece. Great analysis ladies!!! Also, the fact that it was the first tv show to star and black woman in 40 years alone was an accomplishment in and of itself.

[@matthewolsem2258]

I’d love to see a take on Mellie Grant

[@opeyemijulius9053]

me too

[@dr.braxygilkeycruises1460]

I miss watching *SCANDAL* each week. Strangely, one of my favorite things was watching the show while tweeting with people from all corners of the political divide. There were racist jerks with the Mango Menace's face all over their profile pictures, tree-hugging liberals who cry over every word you say because "it's not appropriate now!" and everyone in between. Folks who spent all day being horrible to each other because they disagree politically, but when *Scandal* came on, we would all be together talking about it and praising Shonda Rhimes and Kerry Washington.

[@marlowemichaelson1366]

It's a grey hat. There, let's stop debating it LOL

[@eagle4560]

i find it interesting that this video didn't at all touch on abby whelan ... i feel like abby was the only gladiator in the early seasons who had a moral compass and she was the only person who would call olivia out for her shit, and unlike liv, she sacrificed her personal life and benefits for others. she had been single for years after she divorced her abusive husband of four years, chip putney, and she had serious trust issues and ptsd relating to being in a relationship because of chip abusing her. but she gave up the first healthy relationship she had known since her college years, or maybe ever, w david in order to protect her friends. and again in season 6, she was being blackmailed and threatened with false charges of colluding with north korea and other crimes by peus and ponytail bitch, but she literally said she didn't care because she was willing to risk her own life and safety to get cyrus out of prison for a crime she knows he didn't commit. and the only reason she gives up on trying to break off her connection with peus and ponytail bitch is because they physically attacked leo bergen. so even then she gave it up in order to protect someone, not because she wanted personal gain or anything like that. the only time i could see abby playing into that personal benefit > morals thing is in 407 when olivia offers to take abby's story of abuse public to destroy chip's career and abby turns her down because she doesn't want to just be another monica lewinsky type whose entire life gets tacked onto one bad thing that happened to her, which i think is fair. but even then, the reason she doesn't want to be one of those women is because she's seen it and she knows that ultimately that those campaigns of activism are ineffective.

[@grazielaalmeida8438]

One thing that this show get wrong is that, in order for a woman be assertive she has to act like a man, this is a lie, men are assertive in their way, women are assertive being feminine, calm but at the same time not letinng people taking advantage of us.

[@kestack81]

Thanks for doing a Scandal video! Perfect timing!

[@kkilinahe]

Spoiler-y comment below... david rosen deserved better than the ending he got. grrrrr.

[@jaed3183]

What happened again? Didn't he die?

[@mephbow]

nice vid, wondering if you could do a screenprism on breakfast at tiffany’s

[@EvaReyRubio]

It took me so long to finish Scandal that this was still Screenprism 😅😅

[@teddynguyen9333]

I have goosebumps watching this ep. Nice work! Great job!

[@Sheria1313]

These are my fave videos on all of YT! Please never stop! Do something on The Americans, that’s the one I’ve been waiting for!

[@moonknightbliss]

Great video. Love this show! The storytelling and character development is amazing despite the soap opera feel.

[@mikeochondria4087]

YES!!! i love livvie so much, and im so nervous for the finale!

[@aphro123star]

Would love a video on how to get away with murder!

[@talonmark47]

Don't you mean How to get away with murder and yes, I would love to see an analysis on it too

[@aphro123star]

talonmark47 oh ya oops🤣

[@Anestheticcritera]

Wot

[@Tania_Doodlezilla_Vincent]

I'd love an episode on Raymond Reddington in Blacklist. The art of the charming villain.

[@TheBreezus]

Great video ladies. I always look forward to your vids! Also would it be too much to ask if you could do a character analysis on Command in this show. I just find him/her fascinating for some reason and I'm, not sure why.

[@ariloveshouse]

I'm way too early, it's so weird! Also I really appreciate y'all posting this on the day of the series finale.

[@athenacheeks6937]

I've never watched Scandal but I love the Take

[@franzlove]

thank you for your hard work. 😎

[@josephhillyard3040]

I don’t know about this starting in season 3 Olivia Pope started becoming a more emotionally vulnerable Claire Underwood.

[@john_evo]

Excellent analysis!

[@Stellaudemba]

"I'm talkinh about our friend crossing the line, I'm talking about replacing the white hat with a BLACK SKULL CAP!!!!!" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Sophia.Stark17]

Hey guys, a video about How I Met your Mother would be nice! It has some really interesting moments (except for the ending of course😆)

[@LuuCaicedo]

Yessss

[@winterrose9441]

the best channel on youtube!!!!!!!! by the way guys, I'd love to see analyses of movies like 1. The devil's advocate 2. Crimson Peak 3. Interview with the vampire 4. Fight club 5. Interstellar in this case any Nolan movie :D wonderful work as always!!!

[@marlena6718]

Loved it, great analysis on scandal! Keep up the good work!

[@AngelineSims]

I thought her clothes were dark because they were hiding her pregnacy in real life.

[@schokoladenbrownies]

Love this, thank you :)

[@Ellington3]

I watched just part of one episode of this show...I found it and find it awful, I could not finish it. The show is very American... it should have ironically been called "The White Hat". They throw that phrase around so much it means nothing . I watched your analysis Screen Prism because you are so insightful, I enjoy your work.

[@Paul94096]

In honor of Avengers Infinity War next week, ,maybe you gals could do something on why the Marvel Universe works so well, or maybe a breakdown of the Avengers themselves as team,and why that dynamic works. Love your content and keep it coming!!!!

[@zelulu1000]

All these characters are so morally bankrupt. The public watches these bankruptcy day in and day out, so they have become totally numb to the bankruptcy of the real policians.

[@roguecodes]

This is awesome! My mom and I used to watch Scandal every week as our bonding time. It was highly inappropriate considering I was like twelve at the time

[@ventusxzephyr13]

I don’t understand how this show stands, it’s all drama no substance. Everything is such a hot mess

[@Paul94096]

Then it must have been too sophisticated for you. I get not liking t, or having issues with it, sure, but no substance????? You must not have seen more than few episodes. the dialogue alone is dripping with a Shakespearean richness only prestige dramas and Aaron sorkin scripts have achieved. Excellent show imo.

[@ventusxzephyr13]

It more than likely was, I did binge through 6 seasons however. The writing for certain parts was amazing, the only parts I did not like was when Olivia was with president Grant. He was just so annoying, and okay he and Olivia could've had a relationship. But it go so childish and ridiculous with how possessive he was. The actor did his job well.

[@ajaayallen5780]

When you get a Scandal video the day of the Scandal finale 👀🙌

[@Melanierose21122]

Really? 36k views? Why? And why is this the only video on scandal????

[@thehightable5995]

Hey girls! Since Infinity War is coming soon, I would like to ask you to talk about Marvel's best superhero movie alongside Black Panther: The Winter Soldier. It's really worth of talking about. Please!

[@winterrose9441]

yesss, please :D

[@Paul94096]

yesss, or a look at why marvel heroes work. any sort of overall analysis of the marvel cinematic universe.

[@shadowninja958]

I heard that Black Panther was massively overrated, still haven't had a chance to see it.

[@denninathan5128]

Well done

[@ariloveshouse]

Since everyone in the comments is making suggestions..... Can ScreenPrism do an analysis on Carol (2015)? It one of my favorite movies !

[@JolPil]

YES: Carol is based on a Patricia Highsmith novel. So was The Talented Mr Ripley. They should do an analysis on Highsmith adaptions: CAROL/THE TALENTED MR RIPLEY.

[@LoganLS0]

Her lips are still fine.

[@Ladygothii12]

Can I still watch this video if I am not caught up on this last season?

[@veronicajade20]

Olivia Pope = ❤️❤️❤️

[@johnmartin4119]

DO A LION KING ANALYSIS!!!

[@thezoid.withfreaky6204]

I love you guys sooo much 😍😥😥

[@starbaby2671]

Please cover Supernatural

[@itsflowerside]

11:25 she does _wHAT NOW_

[@pinkpoet14]

Ahhhh I love this!

[@QuanequaTSmith]

In real life . An Olivia Pope has morals , and exposes the truth using her gifts.....to fight for JUSTICE...and she definitely doesn't involve herself with married men...she gets her OWN....other than that, this analysis is interesting.

[@DCMarvelMultiverse]

American Gods! I'll make a blood sacrifice, please!

[@nviscalling5752]

Ugh i hate the show so much. The first season was pretty good, but it all went downhill after that. Everyone was getting on my nerves, especially olivia

[@nviscalling5752]

Black Ninja i did and the only conclusion I can come to is that Shonda Rhimes’ writing is shit. All I can remember is Kerry Washington’s dumbass crying face in almost every episode and Tony Goldwyn’s constipated face when he’s trying to be sexy

[@nviscalling5752]

Black Ninja and I respect yours too 🤙

[@staytruog]

The finale ruined the whole show in my opinion... how do they get a happy ending

[@QuanequaTSmith]

Wow.

[@antrazitaj5209]

I would love you to cover Supernatural sometime.

[@Pinkranger87]

I love the show but, I had to stop watching because her, and Fitz's relationship was boring and toxic.

[@tshidi129]

I love Olivia's hair in this show, but it still sucked

[@kristavaillancourt6313]

Not for like ever.

[@TheWyrdSmythe]

Second or third season, because everyone was talking about the show, I watched a few episodes, but had to stop because the show was so evil. It never occurred to me Pope was ever seen as a white hat! I applaud the success of Shonda Rhimes and the cast, but I just can’t invite that kind of storytelling into my life on a regular basis. On some level it seems weird and sad to me that anyone does. Different strokes!

[@skinnersweet1263]

Cool vid guys !!! I felt saying & mentioning a word “white” as righteous being is abusing the symbolism. But you guys need me realized that this shiow’s creators try to swim through between different mediums, eh ?

[@jxun4l3ht10]

heyyy, first

[@sandilesibanyoni2244]

This is a 304 presidential candidate

[@jaed3183]

Honestly.... Olivia's a Templar... may the father of understanding guide her