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ExploreA short-tempered, cursing millionaire politician with a knack for petty grudges and failed relationships makes it to the presidency? No, we are not discussing the recent U.S. election (surprisingly), but instead we are taking a look at Veep! The Emmy Award-winning HBO comedy stirs satire and politics together in a perfect recipe for success, now gearing up for its sixth season. It reveals a Washington D.C. that is corrupt, disgusting, and all too true. Veep curses more than your grandfather on crack, and it still espouses more ironic, intelligent humor than television has seen in years.
Between Selina’s graphic, completely unveiled threats and Gary’s innocent but obsessive Birmingham love, it presents a host of personalities that cannot go wrong. The chemistry is incredible and the jokes are unforgettable. Julia Louis-Dreyfus goes the whole nine yards, portraying Selina Meyer with a sense of careless whimsy and blasphemous sarcasm. And apparently everyone, from Rotten Tomatoes to the Academy, all agree. Since we can all finally get along on someone, might as well elect her president.
Surrounding Selina is her devoted, loving staff. Amy, Mike, and Kent work around the clock, catering to her every need (and calling her by a slightly different title behind her back).
But who can forget her awkwardly shaped, unanimously despised parasite: Jonah Ryan! Literally every possible character has hated Jonah, and that is exactly why we love him so much. He is a pain in the ass, but he is our pain the ass.
Selina’s staff goes on to include Sue, the Vice President’s faithful secretary (who apparently does not need a new job in Season 6).
Then there is Ben, the veteran pessimist and workaholic of the administration.
No Veep lineup is complete without Catherine, an aspiring documentary director frozen in the chill of her mother’s long shadow.
Together, they form a powerful administration. The team confronts challenges with robust solidarity and integrity, asking the important questions everyone else chooses to ignore.
Who knows? Despite their best efforts, they might just end up promoting the general welfare and securing the blessings of liberty after all. One way or another, Selina Meyer and her staff are going down in history!
