Given the success of "Scandal" Season 5, many are wondering on whether the series would be renewed. With that in mind, there are notions that "Scandal" Season 6 would be renewed due to the high viewer ratings of the series. However, notions of its cancellation is still on the rise.
The standing of "Scandal" Season 6 is still indefinite. There are also claims that the series might not return due to the upcoming return of "Grey's Anatomy" Season 13. There are presumptions that ABC is prioritizing the medical drama over the political-thriller segment, but that presumption has been debunked.
Meanwhile, the fifth season debut of the political thriller series "Scandal" came to an end on May 12, 2016 with the support of 6.5 million viewers. The finale of Season 5 has garnered the approval of both the viewers and critics and with the figures on board, "Scandal" Season 6 is expected to come.
Avid fans and critics alike of the political drama are expectantly waiting and wanting for the next series. Expectation includes whether "Scandal" season 6 will be released on ABC. Hopes are high for the airing to hit the screens by midseason of 2016.
In March 2016, the TV network ABC, has decided on getting "Scandal" Season 6 ready. On May 17, 2016, the network exposed the 2016-2017 primetime screening schedule. According to a post from Release Date "Scandal" is being timetabled for a midseason return until the 2017.
.@tonygoldwyn is presenting at the 2016 #Emmys on Sunday! pic.twitter.com/mNA14gAF1S
— Scandal (@ScandalABC) September 14, 2016
Closing the contract for the political TV drama has become easy for ABC based on the viewers' favourable reception of "Scandal" season 5. Critics and reviewers have joined the bandwagon of giving the series' positive reviews.
An exclusive look at @KerryWashington's new thriller #GroupText on #Kimmel TONIGHT! pic.twitter.com/nGWZJASDww — Jimmy Kimmel Live (@JimmyKimmelLive) August 25, 2016
"Scandal" season 5 got ratings of 7.9 to a high of 10 based on 51,400 user votes, 156 viewer reviews, and 48 critic reviews. On the opposite, Rotten Tomatoes reported that "Scandal" season 5 has an approval rating of 92% as shown from 12 critic reviews.
The storyline of "Scandal" Season 6 will revolve on the challenges and struggles of Olivia Pope. Being a former White House official, she will engage in giving advice to the elite and well known personalities experiencing crisis in life.
While, the success of series in the last season open up an opportunity for the renewal of the series in mid-season of 2017, the success of "Scandal" Season 6 is yet to be seen.
