If you watched the full season, you would've figured out by now that Robert Bowers (Victor Garber) murdered his daughter. Heck after the the fourth, maybe fifth episode I had it figured out. The only question I had was when Joanna was going to be finally and fully revealed to all as a cop; by the way that still hasn't happened yet.
Other reviewers have called it the poor man's version of Scandal. I watch Scandal, and although it does compare in that they're both ensemble dramas, full of twists and turns that's where the comparisons end. The big difference is the writing. Like I said before I had Robert Bowers pegged for the murderer since the fifth episode; it's a little bit predictable. In Scandal is so fast-paced and you truly don't know which character is behind what plot twist. It's doubtful at times even the writers know on that show.
What got to me about last night's episode was John Larroquette's character Senator Dwight Haverstock. The whole season the character's been a scumbag; hints that he even possibly raped Vivian, and of course is Mia's dad. Now suddenly to turn on a dime; announce he's running for office and will eventually destroy Robert is a bit unbelievable to say the least; maybe bad writing. I get suspending belief; Scandal has enough of that. But there's been few hints this character has any redeeming qualities.
I hope this show continues. I want to see how the try and redeem the characters, and if Robert slips up, as well as the many other plots and subplots continue. We need decent dramas on television, and this could be one.
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