"Who is Harrison Wright?"

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Harrison Wright:

 The Greatest 'Grumble-Mumbler' Who Ever Lived

OK, so we have another Gladiator that we rarely discuss - Harrison. Who is he? What do we know about him? Where is his storyline going? Let's take a look at Liv's other "ride or die" guy... the fast talking, monologue whispering, gladiator heartthrob - Harrison Wright.

Here's what we know about Mr. Harrison Wright so far....


1. He's a lawyer... and a fast talker!

So one thing we learned early is on is that Harrison is a skilled attorney. His slick-tongued fast talking comes in quite handy in a courtroom, as we witnessed him represent Quinn - or rather, Lindsey Dwyer-  in her murder trial and get her a not-guilty verdict! For all legal matters and loopholes, Harrison is the gladiator you want on your team. #SlickyRickyWhatTheyCallHim

2. He is fashionable.

This one is easy. I mean seriously... Harrison is one of the best dressed men on television right now. (stay tuned for my style analysis on Harrison in coming weeks!) Even in a scowl, Harrison remains to be fly!

3. He has a murky past.

His sticky past is why he is so devoted to Olivia. She bailed him out of a seemingly hopeless situation that, apparently, is worth his undying devotion for the rest of his life. We know he was in prison.Columbus Short says in a Season 3 interview, " “My back-story is coming. It’s coming like a yeti out of the woods!” he laughed. “It’s crazy!” "

4. He is in eminent danger.

Adnan Salif is baaaaaaaaack.... and he's looking for ya boy H-Dub! Seriously though, in episode episode 6, Icarus, we learn that someone has a personal vendetta for Mr. Harrison Wright, and it's got poor Harrison all shaken up. Harrison tells Huck that if this ghost of Harrison's past is able to get a visa, then he’s a dead man. Huck does some stealth illegal stuff, as usual, and deletes Salif’s visa application. The wheels turn again after a small lovers' quarrel between Harrison and Cyrus leaves Harrison in the dark about the fact that Cyrus green lit the via process for Adnan Salif again! I wonder where the writers' room is going to take this.

5. He would probably take a bullet for Liv.

Harrison is one of the most ride-or-die characters on television. While Liv certainly has Huck to take out the trash and clean it up, she's got Harrison who's like a hungry pit bull chained to the gate in the front yard. Harrison stays ready to go to battle for Olivia, and that "thug-life-ride-or-die" quality alone is why he's such a crowd favorite!

Do we like him? Do we hate him? Do we care?

The Coat Queen

FASHION SEGMENT

Rip The Runway: The Killer Coat

So I don't know how many of my female co-gladiators out there have a thing for a good coat, but if you're one of them, this is for you!

One of my favorite moments on ANY episode of Scandal is the wide shot of Olivia Pope working the runway - whether it be a hallway, stepping off an elevator, or an actual airport runway. Kerry Washington has mastered the art of modeling every outfit that's placed in her "Olivia Pope" closet. Most of all, I absolutely adore her in the many pieces of fabulous outerwear that have graced our television screens.

Part of what makes Olivia Pope such a power player is her ability to work a coat. And it's not like we're talking flashy stuff either - neutrals, white, soft pastels and subtle patterns are her style, but they command every bit of respect that she expects when she walks into a room. With the sting of the chill upon us this chilly winter, let's highlight some of my favorite 'Liv-In-A-Coat' moments!

Whiskey Tango Foxtrot

Season 2 | Episode 214 | Aired 02/14/2013

 

Fitz is almost a year later of finding out everyone he trusted fixed the election, and he's not speaking to any of them. This episode is when Fitz & Liv share the godparent duties of Cyrus & James' daughter's christening ceremony. Most notably, this is when poor David Rosen is framed and he awakens to a dead woman in his bed! Olivia Pope & Associates to the rescue!

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The Other Woman

  

Season 2 | Episode 202 | Aired 10/04/2012

Olivia and her team must do some heavy lifting—literally—to clean up the mess after a public figure is caught in a compromising position. Remember when Elise Neal guest appeared, and Liv gave her "the speech", from one "other woman" to another?

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Grant: For the People

Season 1 | Episode 107 | Aired 05/17/2012

This is when Quinn finds Gideon struggling for his life, bloody with a pair of scissors in his neck. What ever will we do? Call Olivia Pope & Associates to come scrub the scene and make it look like nothing happened. After all, we can't have Quinn all tied up in some shenanigans, now can we? Ha!

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Guess Who's Coming to Dinner 

Season 3 | Episode 302 | Aired 10/10/2013

This is when Daddy Pope shows up unannounced to the Gladiator Headquarters and basically tells Olivia that the world better think the President slept with that White House Assistant they framed, or she'll never see Jake again. Guess what? Jake pops up in the final seconds of the episode!

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Say Hello to My Little Friend

  

Season 3 | Episode 304 | Aired 10/24/2013

During a struggle to find clients, Pope & Associates agree to work with a philandering senator who has taken explicit photos of himself. His perv name is "Redwood Johnson", and he's accused of murdering a woman. While he's off perving away, Liv is off styling and profiling!

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Blown Away

 

Season 2 | Episode 209 | Aired 12/13/2012

This is a week after President Fitzgerald Grant was shot! Huck is framed by his girlfriend Becky to be accused of shooting the President. Sally Langston is sitting the Oval Office being buttered up by Hollis Doyle while Liv and her Gladiators are trying to help save Huck!

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You are the QUEEN of the Catwalk Miss Pope! Vogue honey!

What's your favorite Liv look?

Mellie Grant: America's First Lady (Part 1)

character analysis

The Total Package 

Five (5) Reasons We Can't Help But Love Mellie

Mellie is one of those characters you either love to hate or hate to love! She's charming, and seems to have everything it takes to be America's Favorite First Lady... right?
Well, here's 5 solid reasons why Mellie Grant is a crowd-pleaser.

1. She is Beautiful!

Now while it is true that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, one thing is for sure - we have never seen Mellie looking a mess! She is always prim and proper; hair laid, dress fitted, and pearls adorned. While she's no Michelle Obama, she certainly isn't a stuffy FLOTUS by any stretch.

2. She is Intelligent!

Mellie is well educated, savvy, and wiser than many give her credit for. When she's happy, she knows exactly how to enhance the quality of your life. She is definitely a woman suited for the White House, and she is not easily outsmarted... just ask Cyrus!

3. She is Funny!

I don't know about y'all, but Mellie is hilarious to me! She's such a jerk, but she's so funny, and let's face it - a good sense of humor goes a long way!

4. She is Resourceful!

Now come one y'all, if ain't nobody else resourceful... Mellie Grant is resourceful. She has pulled so many rabbits out of a hat you'd think she had a degree in Magiciantry (yes, I made this word up). She has certainly caught her husband, President Fitzgerald Grant, off guard with some of her antics. She knows more folks than she appears to, and she always knows just when to pull a punch!

5. She is Fearless!

Mellie Grant is a THUG, let's just put that out there. She is the best "set-claiming" Southern Belle I've ever come across (because I've come across so many in my day), and hate her or love her, her fearlessness is undeniably admirable! Every man ought to hope is wife is half the OG-Triple-OG Mellie is.... he just better make sure he's on her side. *wink*

What are some of your favorite "I love Mellie" outburst moments of #Scandal?

Stay tuned for the follow-up post "Five (5) Reasons We Despise Mellie".