DJariya

"Midterms"

Fresh off successful campaign appearances for midterm elections, Selina sees an opportunity to expand her role, but must first curry favor with Kent Davison, the president's icy senior strategist. Meanwhile, there are new developments in the staff's personal lives.

Teleplay by Will Smith; story by Armando Iannucci & Will Smith; directed by Christopher Morris.


10 episode 2nd season

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Not going to do weekly threads for season 2. Not alot of discussion here during season 1. I thought season 1 got better as the weeks went by. It actually got really funny towards the end.

bluetoast

Good first episode. Though the whole gimmick of not seeing the President ever is kind of annoying at times.

DJariya

Just finished the 1st episode.

It was just alright. A little light on laughs. Sometimes the humor on this show can be very dry.

Selina isn't the most likeable character, but she has her moments.

Selina to Furlong...."I fluffed them, now you go fuck 'em"

at Gary trying to clean up the lipstick stain on the Presidential seal.

and Ughhh, I cannot stand Jonah, he is such a douche.

I like Amy, but I wish they would loosen her up a bit. I guess it's part of her schtick, but it's kind of annoying that's she's always looking at her cell phone and only half paying attention to what Selina is saying. I liked how her sister gave her shit for being who she is and that she's single.

And damn, Gary Cole looked fucking old in this episode. Age is finally catching up with him.

bluetoast

He does look older but part of it was definitely the white facial hair.

DJariya

Did no one else watch last week?

Episode 2 of 10 is tonight

Selina attends a pig roast in North Carolina as part of the president's "Listen to Rural America" initiative. Dan takes up Pilates to get face time.

Teleplay by Simon Blackwell; story by Simon Blackwell & Armando Iannucci; directed by Chris Addison.


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Shannon Nutt

VEEP is one of those comedies where I rarely laugh outloud, yet I enjoy watching it quite a bit. Odd.

DJariya

The humor can be very dry, but there are instances when the show can be very funny.

boogieman03

Supermallet

I'm a huge fan of The Thick of It, and thought that the first season of Veep was enjoyable, but not up to par (especially surprising as the last season of The Thick of It, done mainly without creator Armando Ianucci because he was busy doing Veep, was still better than the first season of Veep). However, by the end it was solid enough that I came back for season two, and I'm glad I did. They seem more comfortable in their own skin now, and some of the jokes are just stellar. I loved the whole thing about her discussing Israel in front of a roasting pig.

beyond

This show is really hitting its stride.

I can never forgot the line from last season: "Like my pawpaw said, its always darkest before the storm.." Gets me every time

Shannon Nutt

"The VP is voicing solidarity with the Jewish people while standing in front of rotating pork."

and

"Can you put on your running shoes and get to the f'ing point?!"

Shady12

I watched the first ep last night and totally don't remember enough plot details from the first season. I don't think there was a 'previously on..' which would have helped.

bluetoast

There's really nothing that pressing from the last season. Only thing I can think of is that the bald representative hates Dan for those dealings they did last season.

BDB

As others have said - Season 2 is off to a flier... JLD is perfect in this.

DJariya

Episode 3 is tonight

"Hostages"

As a hostage crisis in Uzbekistan heats up, Selina and Secretary of Defense General Maddox have trouble getting on the same page at their joint appearance at the Marine Corps Base at Quantico. Sue testifies at a congressional hearing on governmental efficiencies; Dan and Gary jockey for the Veep's ear.

Teleplay by Sean Gray; story by Armando Iannucci & Sean Gray; directed by Chris Addison.

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Red Dog

Watched the 2nd episode yesterday. The pig roast was great; the camera shot of her in front of the rotating pig was a total ripoff of Palin's Turkeygate, but hilarious nonetheless.

Shannon Nutt

I found last night's episode to be robust.

slop101

#Procrasturbate

pinata242

Clay Davis without so much as a "Shhheeeeeeiiiiiiiitttttt" uttered? I want my money back!

DJariya

http://www.deadline.com/2013/05/hbos...-third-season/

Renewed for a 3rd season today. Good news. Like the show.

DJariya

Tonight is episode 5 "Helsinki"

Selina and her staff head to Helsinki to finalize a trade agreement, but worry whether about whether she will be received warmly in Europe. Dan (Reid Scott) calls Mike for advice on charming the press, and Mike leans on Jonah for help. Kent and Ben (Kevin Dunn) argue over how to deal with new intel.

Teleplay by Ian Martin; story by Armando Iannucci & Ian Martin; directed by Becky Martin.

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conscience

This past episode was hilarious with the veep high.

BDB

She's a fantastic actress - I love this show. It's smart and clever!