Veep

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Sunday 10:00 PM on HBO Premiered Apr 22, 2012 In Season

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Veep
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AIRED ON 5/19/2013

Season 2 : Episode 6

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AIRS ON 6/2/2013

Season 2 : Episode 7

Show Summary

Starring Julia Louis-Dreyfrus as Vice President Selina Meyer, this HBO series follows Selena and her staff as they struggle to navigate through Washington politics. This show was created by Armando Iannucci, who is also responsible for The Thick of It & In The Loop.
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  • Was This Supposed To Be A Comedy?

    1.0
    This show was just not funny in the least, I have no idea what they were going for, but it's just not working. I can't see this show lasting all that long, even though it is on HBO.
  • beltway loop

    2.5
    This show is a tick and a tampax (at least for another year till Julia menapauses) away from the from the fast paced, witty, funny "In The Loop". Like ITL this show is a political satire but unlike ITL it is only mildly funny making up for lack of witty banter with a ton of semi-pretty gals continually screaming "fuck this" and "Motherfucker". Having women in Wash with mouths like rolling toilets is a tad cute for one or two shows but it gets old quick. Maybe it's HBO but it still plays the tired series line of newly empowered women that at the core are still giggly, jealous and continually pre-menstral. Perhaps Ianucci spent a month or two walking around DC with an ear on the ground for slip-lines, quips and esoteric verbage but it just doesn't come off real. As much as you want to like it, it is still almost impossible to forget that you're watching actors spill silly dialogue as much as it's hard to forget the canned politicos in DC trying to look empathetic to the average couch potato.moreless
  • Fast Paced Laughs

    9.0
    Loved "In the Loop" and the formula works even better on TV in that I'll welcome hours of Ianucci's dialogue. It feels like the perfect extension of Julia Louis-Dreyfus' "Seinfeld" role, and while her team is impossibly inept, the interactions are hilarious and endlessly quotable. Things can always get worse, which the characters will be quick to bring up - "What if Tom Hanks died?"



    I also love that so far it is mostly a non-political show. There are only veiled references to current issues (don't upset the oil industry) and we're not likely to meet the President - at least I hope. Did he call?moreless
  • NOT an office clone -- much better!

    9.0
    I'm not sure what these other reviewers were watching. Boring? Each episode has its own mini storylines and there are multi episode arcs. Engrossing story lines, if you're into politics at all. The hand-wringing, the agendas, the compromise. The characters? offbeat, charming and hilarious. Best of all, there's still a hint of 'believability' in them (except for Mike -- if he's real he'd be fired by now, but I guess the veep's loyal to him). [Spoilers] Looking forward to season 2 and how they'll fight that congressional investigation. It's gonna be a cracker!moreless
  • Solid surprise

    8.0
    A funny political satire that improves with each episode and repeated viewing. Julia Louis- Dreyfus and Tony Hale particularly shine in they're roles. Also watch out for the creepy Jonah!

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    The anti-Emmys have rolled out their ballot and there are plenty of dark horses but also some expected snubs.

  • MEYER IN 2014

    HBO Re-elects Veep for a Third Season

    A resurgent second season earns the political comedy an early renewal.

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