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: The show establishes that everyone in Olivia's office "needs fixing." They are outcasts and "stray dogs" who find purpose in her light, often performing morally questionable acts to protect their clients.

: The season-long arc involving Amanda Tanner, a White House aide claiming an affair with Fitz, serves as the ultimate test for Olivia. She must manage the reputation of the man she loves while knowing he might have betrayed her with someone else. Scandal - Season 1

: Fitz is portrayed not just as a leader, but as a man who is "commanding and sneaky" yet utterly controlled by his feelings for Olivia . "Gladiators in Suits" and the Moral Gray Area : The show establishes that everyone in Olivia's