Series is a decent comedy series from HBO. Has a decent storyline and some great characters. However I blind bought this after all the reviews expecting more hilarity than there actually was. I consider myself to be both intelligent and capable of getting witty and intelligent humor. I am not unhappy with the purchase but don't expect there to be lots of laughing either. Looking forward to the second season.

This show was so much better than I had anticipated. I caught the first two episodes on a free preview and felt that Julie Louie-Drewfus was excellent as a Vice President that has no purpose other than pomp, truly a bureaucratic pawn. However, I like how the main character is an everyman sort only with power, or at least position to not necessarily affect change so much as it is to achieve notoriety despite the insolence and incompetence of herself and her staff.

After being disappointed by the cancellation of the brilliant New Adventures of Old Christine, Julia Louis-Dreyfus rebounded in a bigger and better (and funnier) way! Even if you are not into "political" shows, you'll love VEEP. The rapid-fire exchanges, the quick-witted comebacks, and the stellar performances by the entire cast make this one of the funniest shows not just on cable, but on television.

The show's great! People say there's too much swearing but I say that that's what makes it so believable. If I was in their position I'd be swearing too. Overall the acting is great, cleaver writing, and very humorous. My only compliant is that I wish there were more special features, but that's a very small compliant.

I had heard that this series was very funny and well-acted. I know that it is Emmy award-winning, so when I was shopping for a birthday gift for a friend, this title looked like a good idea. I purchased DVDs of the first and second seasons at a great discount besides!