Scandal Season 6 Episode 13
Throughout the season, we have become adjusted to Rowans slow defeat.
That perhaps Peus and Samantha had a hold on him that truly made him scared.
A brick the weight of a human head.
Peus made sure to strip him of such power.
Last night, Rowan took back the reigns that Peus put on him and took the duo down.
Peus is never one to underestimate, but neither Olivia nor the President were willing to give up yet.
But, their options were becoming slim to none as the clock ticked away.
Rowan…the hero?
It may have been the first time I truly understood Rowan.
He talks about how people were amazed at how a black man could be so intelligent, so successful.
He was proud to be on top because no one expected it.
He was seen almost as an anomaly.
No one could take him down because he had power.
He had all the power.
Papa Pope is human.
She even lets us discover those layers slowly and inconspicuously, just how we would in reality.
Olivia referenced this when Mellie considered giving up and turning herself in to Peus.
But, Olivia wouldnt allow it.
She wouldnt allow for another woman to be turned into a figurehead a princess.
In the last ten minutes of the episode, it appeared that Rowan may have betrayed Fitz and Olivia.
But, his actions were all a part of the plan.
Indeed, it was a moment to be savored.
I almost wish their demise didnt end so quickly.
Rating:
3 out of 5
