Veep (2012)

Veep is a sharp, fast-paced political comedy that follows former Senator Selina Meyer as she navigates the humiliations and absurdities of life as Vice President of the United States. The show satirizes modern Washington: Selina’s ambitions constantly collide with procedural impotence, petty rivalries, media spectacle and a chaotic team of aides — chief of staff Amy, spokesperson Mike, secretary Sue and fixer Gary — who alternately prop her up and propel her into disaster. Watching Veep you’ll get relentless, rapid-fire dialogue, savage one-liners and frequent cringe comedy as small mistakes balloon into national crises. The tone is acidic and energetic: expect biting satire of power and ego, sharp character-driven farce, and outrageous, often profanity-laced moments that make the behind-the-scenes political machine both hilarious and exasperating. The ensemble chemistry turns everyday staffer bickering into tense, hilarious scenes that reward close attention. If you like razor-edged political humor and tight ensemble comedies, Veep delivers laugh-out-loud episodes, memorable insults, and a continual stream of escalating mishaps — addictive to binge and perfect for viewers who enjoy satire that’s equal parts clever and brutal.

Actors: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Tony Hale, Anna Chlumsky

Genre: Comedy

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