Veep

Julia Louis-Dreyfus’ newest comedy, Veep, is another hit even though I don’t see it last for long.

Selina Meyer is the Vice President.  She’s not the brightest or most skilled politician, and she is surrounded by what can only be considered a lackluster bunch of “helpers.”  She often finds herself the victim of the political games played by Congress and the President.  She ultimately seems to just wanting to be liked and do something worthwhile, as long as it serves her name and position of course.

Louis-Dreyfus found another funny role in a very original setting.  Her comedic timing is helped greatly by scripts that feel fresh and witty all the while tackling fairly important subject matter.

The reason I don’t think the series will last for long, even though it’s been picked up for a second season, is that I can’t see the writers being able to keep coming up with original scripts episode after episode.  At some point, repetition is gonna start seeping in and then all bets are off.

At any rate, I love Julia Louis-Dreyfus so much, I’ll watch anything she’s in if it’s funny, and this show definitely is.

Grade: 7