The 10 Best Shows To Watch if You Like Scandal, Ranked

10. "The Bold Type"
Ever wonder what Olivia Pope might've been like in her 20s? "The Bold Type" follows three young women working at a fashion magazine, juggling the hurdles of modern-day media. It's more of a "Scandal" in heels and a chic outfit. Kat, Jane, and Sutton don't wield political power, but they've got the power of the pen (or, more accurately, the keyboard).

The show delves into and social media influence with enough finesse to make it actually watchable without whole lot of preaching. Think of it as a breezy, millennial-themed cousin of "Scandal."

9. "Line of Duty"
This British crime drama revolves around an anti-corruption unit, AC-12. Their mission? Sniff out rotten coppers in their own force. Sounds straightforward, right? Ha! If only. Multiple seasons, multiple investigations, each with its unique quirks and twists.

Characters like Steve Arnott and Kate Fleming are in a relentless pursuit of justice while juggling personal demons. Just as Olivia Pope digs deep into Washington's underbelly, these guys dive into the dark corners of British policing. Corruption, deception, complex characters—you'll find them here.

8. "Money Heist (La Casa de Papel)"
¡Hola! Get your seatbelt on; we're going international! Money Heist, or as the Spaniards say, "La Casa de Papel," delivers a high-octane thrill akin to "Scandal," but set in Spain and, ahem, less political. Ever wanted to rob the Royal Mint?

The Professor, the mastermind behind this ambitious heist, recruits eight people with city names like Tokyo, Berlin, and Rio. I mean, where else will you see grand larceny done with a dash of romance and some spicy Latin tunes? A tad far-fetched? Sure. Darn entertaining? You betcha.

7. "Billions"
Wall Street, the wild west of modern times, right? "Billions" rides this bull with finesse. You have Bobby Axelrod, a hedge-fund genius, on one end, and U.S. Attorney Chuck Rhoades on the other.

Legal battles, mind games, and trading galore. What's the catch? Both men are obsessed with one-upping each other, like the Hatfields and the McCoys of finance. Remember the "Defiance" storyline from "Scandal"? Imagine that, but swap politics with stock markets and Wall Street shenanigans.

Spicy insider trading, complex financial manipulations, and legal gymnastics that'd make a contortionist jealous—this show's got it all.

6. "Queen of the South"
So, imagine this, you're Teresa Mendoza, living life low-key, dating a drug dealer. Your man gets murdered, and now you're on the run. Welcome to "Queen of the South." She climbs from a money changer to the queenpin of a drug empire, leaving a trail of destruction in her path.

If you liked Olivia Pope's 'handle it' attitude, Teresa Mendoza's relentless ambition might strike a chord. Think of it as "Scandal," but with a cartel twist—nail-biting escapes, dodgy alliances, and morally grey decisions sprinkled throughout.

5. "The Good Fight"
Welcome to the law offices of Reddick, Boseman, and Lockhart! "The Good Fight" is a spin-off of "The Good Wife," but don't let that discourage you. This is "Scandal" in a courtroom setting—no White House, but still packed with legal loopholes and ethical conundrums.

Diane Lockhart, our main legal eagle, navigates a post-Trump world with charisma and wit. Sometimes she wins, sometimes she loses, but she always plays the game. Missing "Scandal's" court scenes? This show will give you your fix.

4. "Succession"
The Roy family is a hurricane of power struggles, a symphony of manipulation. Think of "Scandal's" Cyrus Beene managing a family of, well, Cyrus Beenes. Here's the deal: Logan Roy, the patriarch, ain't feeling so hot. This sparks a royal rumble among his kids to seize control of the family media empire.

What makes it compelling? You never know who to root for. Alliances shift like sand in a desert storm. You got corporate power plays, media manipulation, and oh-so-delicious backstabbings.

3. "Mr. Robot"
Okay, ready for something trippy? "Mr. Robot" introduces us to Elliot, a socially awkward cybersecurity engineer by day, vigilante hacker by night. Elliot's on a mission to take down a corrupt corporation but ends up plunging deeper into a complex conspiracy. Is it real, or is he losing it?

Much like "Scandal," secrets are the main currency. Elliot manipulates, hacks, and deceives to unveil hidden agendas, albeit in a gloomy, cyberpunk environment. Olivia Pope fixes problems; Elliot hacks them. Same hustle, different arena.

2. "Search Party"
How far would you go to find a missing person you barely knew in college? Dory Sief, a Brooklyn-based millennial, takes it to a whole new level in "Search Party." Imagine "Scandal" as a dark comedy, set in Brooklyn, and voila! You've got the quirky elements of "Search Party."

Dory becomes obsessed with the disappearance of Chantal Witherbottom (yep, that's her name), plunging her and her friends into a whirlpool of conspiracy and crime. As you can guess, not everything goes as planned, much like in "Scandal," but the paths they take are nothing short of bizarre.

1. "Killing Eve"
"Killing Eve" is your classic cat-and-mouse tale but with a feminist flair. Eve Polastri, an MI5 officer, is fixated on capturing the elusive assassin Villanelle. It's like if Quinn from "Scandal" went off the rails and Olivia had to chase her down—only with British accents and continental locations.

Trust me, this isn't your typical spy drama. It's a wild mix of obsessions and mind games that keep you guessing until the very last minute.