Being a new show on the block is hard, particularly during peak fall TV season.

And occasionally, youll get a new show that doesnt evenknowwhat audience its trying to go for at all.

But, of course, what madeScandalso popular was the outlandishly and conspiratory (B613 anyone?)

ALLY McBEAL

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All Riseplays with similar elements.

And to be clear, theres nothing wrong withAll Risetaking inspiration from different shows.

But the problem emerges when it can form no identitybeyondbeing a callback to these shows.

The West Wing

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ABC’s “Scandal” - Season Two

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