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Veep

2012·Show
65Episodes in7Seasons·TV-MA
IMDb8.4Metacritic828.2Rotten Tomatoes93%90%
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Where to watch

HBO Max

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Veep fingerprint

Very funny, immersive world, emotionally cool.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Tension6
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy5
  • Pathos4
  • Family Dynamics4

Humor

Plenty of satire and sharp wit

  • Satire & Parody10
  • Wit & Wordplay9
  • Cringe Humor9

World

Politics, everyday modern life, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality10
  • Rewatchability9
  • World Immersion8

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Acting10
  • Dialogue Quality10
  • Character Depth9

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyThought-Provoking

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Episode ratings

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About

The buck stops somewhere near here.

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.
Cynical Political SatireMasterclass in Cringe ComedySharp & Rapid-Fire DialogueDysfunctional Power DynamicsDarkly Humorous RealismEnsemble Character StudyInstitutional AbsurdityIntellectual WitMoral AmbiguityHigh-Stakes Bureaucracy

Crew

Directed by:
Becky Martin, Chris Addison, Armando Iannucci
Written by:
Armando Iannucci, Simon Blackwell, Tony Roche
Produced by:
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Stephanie Laing, David Hyman
Composed by:
Christopher Willis, Rupert Gregson-Williams, David Schwartz

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Veep

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Veep legally?

HBO Max

Veep is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Veep worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85/100 (IMDb 8.4, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 82). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Veep rated?

TV-MAStrong languageSexual contentDrug use

It's rated TV-MA in the United States. Content advisories: strong language, sexual content, and drug use.

How many seasons does Veep have?

7 seasons

It has 7 seasons with 65 episodes of about 30 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on Veep?

Critics88
Audiences85

Yes. Critics average 88 and audiences 85 out of 100, so both groups see Veep much the same way.

When did Veep air?

It ran from 2012 to 2019 and has ended.

What language is Veep in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Veep?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Veep in 117 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Veep use?

Transatlantic EquivalentFaking the DeadProperly ParanoidNarcissistWham EpisodeReality Is UnrealisticCalling the Old Man OutButt-MonkeyOlder Than They LookFormerly FatStory ArcUnsympathetic Comedy Protagonistand 274 more

TV Tropes lists 286 storytelling tropes for Veep, including Transatlantic Equivalent, Faking the Dead, Properly Paranoid.