Veep 

Former Senator Selina Meyer finds that being Vice President of the United States is nothing like she hoped and everything that everyone ever warned her about.

Creator:

Armando Iannucci

Stars:

Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Tony Hale, Anna Chlumsky

Nominated for 7 Golden Globes. Another 62 wins & 176 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Julia Louis-Dreyfus	...	Selina Meyer 58 episodes, 2012-2017
Anna Chlumsky	...	Amy Brookheimer 58 episodes, 2012-2017
Tony Hale	...	Gary Walsh 58 episodes, 2012-2017
Reid Scott	...	Dan Egan 58 episodes, 2012-2017
Timothy Simons	...	Jonah Ryan 58 episodes, 2012-2017
Matt Walsh	...	Mike McLintock 58 episodes, 2012-2017
Sufe Bradshaw	...	Sue Wilson 48 episodes, 2012-2016
Gary Cole	...	Kent Davison 48 episodes, 2013-2017
Kevin Dunn	...	Ben Cafferty 47 episodes, 2013-2017
Sarah Sutherland	...	Catherine Meyer 36 episodes, 2012-2017
Sam Richardson	...	Richard Splett 33 episodes, 2014-2017

Storyline

"Politics is about people," former Sen. Selina Meyer is fond of saying. Unfortunately, the people Meyer, a charismatic leader and rising star in her party, meets after becoming vice president are nothing like she expected, but everything she was warned about. "Veep" follows the new VP as she puts out political fires, juggles her public schedule and private life, and does everything within her limited powers to improve her dysfunctional relationship with the chief executive. Meyer's trusted -- and some not-so-trusted -- aides include chief of staff Amy, spokesperson Mike, secretary Sue and right-hand man Gary.

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Plot Keywords:

president | vice president | female protagonist | swearing | abusive relationship | 

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Taglines:

Making history whether you like it or not.

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Genres:

Comedy

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Certificate:

TV-MA

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

22 April 2012 (USA)

Also Known As:

Veep

Filming Locations:

Sykesville, Maryland, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Dundee Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

28 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Series regular Tony Hale and guests Dan Bakkedahl, John Ross Bowie, Andy Buckley, Jessica Chaffin, and Zach Woods all appeared on the movie The Heat (2013).

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Quotes

Selina Meyer: I'm the Vice President of the United States, you stupid little fuckers! These people should be begging me! That door should be half its height so that people can only approach me in my office on their goddamn, motherfucking knees!

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Connections

Referenced in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Hugh Laurie/Senator Ted Cruz/Future (2016)

User Reviews

This show is hysterical!

Get the remote, find the rewind button and get ready. Not an episode has gone by where I didn't have to rewind because we missed dialogue over the laughter in the room. In some cases, we just have to re-watch scenes over again for sheer enjoyment of Julia's performance.

This show is bound to get a bad rap because it comes across as vulgar comedy. Audiences are forgiving when it is delivered by men, but when a woman is leading that charge, there seems to be some rule that it must be respectful or clean. Not here and good for her! This show is just flat out a good time and Julia is at her very best (and I miss Elaine!). The supporting cast is strong and able to respond and react to her every action.

The dialogue, be it written or improved, is unmistakably honest and delivered to perfection with the timing that hits the mark with almost every line. With each view, i catch comments and reactions that are not visible on the first view because the show moves like a rocket. The moments are fast and filled with the perfect elements of comedy.

HBO is a good home for VEEP and this show better last. .