However, we have one last season with Rhimes gladiators.
When America wishes Mellie was really president…
This is Mellies office now.
This is her country.
When the tables are turned…
However, that fantasy that she thought she could revel in turned out to be true.
The direction the show was going in was hitting too close to home.
And, for a majority of the season, it appeared that they were acting alone.
Jackie O. no she didnt… Sure, I didnt see it coming.
However, even after Lunas confession, I wasnt completely floored.
I wanted to see more gluttony, more animosity.
I wanted more of a dramatic Rowan monologue confession or Jakes coolness and indifference when he admits his guilt.
Clearly I underestimated Luna Vargas, just like everyone else.
She had let herself down because she brought her into the White House.
She made her VP.
Well, Jake and Olivia had a plan.
After Lunas stark confession, Olivia quickly established her amount of control in the White House.
After getting Luna to fully fess up to her husbands assassination, Olivia gave her a choice.
Kill herself, or be shot by Jake.
The student becomes the teacher…
I suppose one could argue that Olivia has grown.
That she has become more confident as a woman and has created an incredible career for herself.
However, all I see is how she is turning into her father.
How she is turning into Cyrus Beene.
How she is turning into Fitz.
The only thing Olivia has learned is how to get what you want by any means possible.
Yes, Luna is a murderer and was clearly more twisted than we thought.
But, did that mean it was Olivias job to take her life?
She had her in the palm of her hand…was it necessary that she kill her?
You could feel Rowans disappointment at Olivias unapologetic coolness.
Or, is it all downhill from here?
What to expect next season… Maybe Olivia should have taken her own advice?
Perhaps this means that toxic relationship has come to an end?
It is hard to say what kind of presidency Mellie will have.
Will Marcus be at her side again?
It may be unlikely.
But, Marcus is not a character to be wasted so I hope for his return.
He is already aware of Lunas murder by Olivia and is still willing to step in as VP.
Thats all he wants in the end…after all.
To still have that control.
To still be on top.
Season 7 will be our last season with our gladiators.
Rating:
3.5 out of 5
