Olivia Pope Is An ESTJ, And Other ‘Scandal’ Personality Types Explained

It’s pretty much impossible to predict what’s going to happen next on “Scandal.” But we wondered if there might at least be a way to better understand some of the characters’ shocking choices.

Enter the Myers Briggs Personality Test. We took the famous questionnaire as each of the lead characters in “Scandal” to gain some new insight into our favorite crisis handlers (creators?). In case you’re not familiar, the test characterizes personalities based on four variables:

1. Extroverted (E) vs. Introverted (I)
Are you invigorated by big parties or do you need a break after them to recharge?

Jake, ISFP

Title: “The Artist”
Most spot-on passage: “ISFPs are warm and sympathetic. They genuinely care about people, and are strongly service-oriented in their desire to please. They have an unusually deep well of caring for those who are close to them, and are likely to show their love through actions, rather than words.”
Example from the show: Stand. in. the. sun.

Rowan, INTJ

Title:“The Scientist”
Most spot on passage: “INTJs are ambitious, self-confident, deliberate, long-range thinkers. Many INTJs end up in engineering or scientific pursuits, although some find enough challenge within the business world in areas which involve organizing and strategic planning. They dislike messiness and inefficiency, and anything that is muddled or unclear. They value clarity and efficiency, and will put enormous amounts of energy and time into consolidating their insights into structured patterns.”
Example from the show: Command is all about those long-term schemes.

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