Scandal: Season 1
  • Network: ABC
  • Series Premiere Date: Apr 5, 2012
  • Season #: 1 , 2
Metascore
64 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 29 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 29
  3. Negative: 1 out of 29
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  1. Boston Herald
    Reviewed by: Mark A. Perigard
    Apr 5, 2012
    83
    On "Grey's Anatomy," particularly in the first two years, Rhimes proved herself skilled at crafting gripping love stories. She's outdone herself here.

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User Score
6.9 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 74 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 25
  3. Negative: 5 out of 25
  1. EludiumQ36
    2
    This show had a lot of promise and decent production values but the writing and acting are simply horrible, on the caliber of high school. The characters are unimaginative stereotypes which allows you to know what's going to happen in every scene without any effort. After slogging through this premiere ep I couldn't delete it fast enough and to unschedule all future recordings of it - this show needs to be cancelled asap.… Full Review »
  2. denison
    1
    Very disappointing. Unbelievable storyline, no depth to the acting. I lasted 20 minutes and could not continue. I particularly didn't like the lead character who so seemed somewhat vacuous.… Full Review »
  3. jeremyp
    4
    I lasted 15 minutes! Shonda you're a classmate but I can't stand your material. You present people as adolescent chatter boxes who glibly represent some shallow world I've never experienced nor want to. Souffles of faux angst and hollow people.… Full Review »
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