The draw of Scandal, as mentioned in the article, is emotion. The writing, the brilliant acting all make you "FEEL".  You "feel" emotions you didn't know were there until the actors brought them out in full exposure. When they are happy; you are happy, when they feel angst, you feel angst, when they love, you love. …

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