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Veep

Name: Veep
Genre: Comedy, War & Politics
Released: 2012-04-22
Cast: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Anna Chlumsky, Tony Hale, Reid Scott, Timothy Simons

2012 | 7 seasons | Comedy, War & Politics

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It won 7 Emmys, it earned strong reviews (78% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who wants a laugh and history buffs. If you loved The Thick of It or Parks and Recreation, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood: Provocative satire that goes after everyone, intense.
The pace: 7 seasons, but most episodes stand on their own, so you can dip in anywhere.
What might put you off: Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.

A look into American politics, revolving around former Senator Selina Meyer who finds being Vice President of the United States is nothing like she expected and everything everyone ever warned her about.

How it earned its rating

CriticsStrong
78% on Rotten Tomatoes, 72 on Metacritic
AudiencesSolid
7.5 out of 10
AwardsVery strong
Won 4 Emmys: Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Comedy Series, Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series, Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series, Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series. Won 2 SAG Awards: Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series, Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series. Won 1 Critics' Choice Award: Critics' Choice Awards: Best Actress in a Comedy Series. Won 1 DGA Award: Directors Guild of America Awards: Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Comedy Series. Won 2 WGA Awards: Writers Guild of America Awards: Television: Comedy Series, Writers Guild of Great Britain Awards: Best TV Situation Comedy. Also nominated for 2 more Emmys, 2 Golden Globes and 3 more Critics' Choice Awards. Plus 15 other awards.
Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 7 seasons and reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 556K people sought it out in the past year