A digital spinoff and now an independent aftershow, ABC Scandal continues to expand ahead of its upcoming sixth and seventh seasons. Per Variety:
PEN will launch the live “Scandal Superfan Recap: Gladiators Don’t Run” on Thursday, Jan. 26, at 11 p.m. ET, one hour after the conclusion of its season 6 premiere at 9 p.m. ET/8 p.m. CT. The 16-episode series will be hosted by Laura Coates (pictured above), CNN legal analyst and former Justice Department federal prosecutor — and self-described “Scandal” megafan — who will be joined each week a new panel of “Scandal” enthusiasts, including editorial staffers from People and Entertainment Weekly.
Time Inc. isn’t partnering directly with ABC or “Scandal” showrunner-creator Shonda Rhimes on the aftershow. But the network obviously is supportive of any effort to drive more live viewership in primetime.
Will Scandal survive for Season 8, or will it be Season 7 and out for the political drama? Stay tuned…
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