‘Iyanla Vanzant is like somebody that’s like near-deity for me,’ says Justin Simien.
The first is calledDefamation, an uproarious and loving send-up of ABCsScandalthats introduced in the series premiere.
Yes, Mr. President, she says, before dropping to her knees.

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(a clear nod toScandals season 2 finale).
(We later learn thats actually a clone of her father).
I hope they take it with the love that it was intended.

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Thats what I do on Thursday nights.
However,Defamationisnt the seasons only parody.
He adds: Iyanla Vanzant is like somebody thats near-deity for me.

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Some of that is intentional and some of it I cant help myself.
I definitely feel like we need to keep going withDefamation.
I think that was definitely a fan favorite, says Simien.