Scandal (2012)
A relentless drama of political fixers navigating Washington's gritty, tense, and pulpy world of hidden secrets.
Everyone has secrets and Olivia Pope has dedicated her life to protecting and defending the public images of the elite by keeping those secrets under wraps. Pope and her team are at the top of their game when it comes to getting the job done for their clients, but it becomes apparent that these "gladiators in suits," who specialize in fixing the lives of other people, have trouble fixing those closest at hand -- their own.
How intense is Scandal?
Scandal has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated TV-14.
What Scandal feels like
- Tone
- tensegrittysuspensefulpulpy
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Scandal
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 14, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Scandal for you?
Is Scandal scary?
No. Scandal is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Scandal gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Scandal sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Scandal OK for kids?
It is rated TV-14. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
Where can I stream Scandal?
Scandal is streaming on Netflix and Hulu.
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