Cornballer
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New episode tonight:
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HBO's Veep - Season one - created by Armando Iannuci, starring Julia Louis Dreyfus
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Just watched the first two episodes, my expectations were blown away. The cast is great and the writing is consistently funny and sharp. It's very promising, especially for a show that's only one episode past it's pilot.
Would definitely tune in tonight, but 10PM is reserved for Mad Men.
Would definitely tune in tonight, but 10PM is reserved for Mad Men.
War Peaceman
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Out of interest have you seen any of Iannucci's other productions?
They're back filming around the block from my office today.
Woah, what? Are they still filming S1 or have they started S2 already? I thought they'd wrapped up filming the first series months ago...
velvet_nitemare
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I guess no one's watching? I thought tonight's episode was pretty funny.
Nazgul_Hunter
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Tonight's episode was the best so far. The line at the end (about the pastor / baker) "Christ is risen" killed me
velvet_nitemare
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There were so many good gags in this episode.
Baconsammy
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Pleasantly surprised by this show. Was incredibly let down by Girls, but this has redeemed HBO's comedy division.
apocalidiot
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Haven't seen the new one yet but this show rules so far. If a show makes me actually laugh out loud then it's a good show in my book
Cornballer
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Really funny episode tonight.
encephalon
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How is HBO with streaming videos? I was able to buy a season pass for Mad Men and watch it right now on itunes (and it's available on Amazon video), but it doesn't look like this show is. Do they wait a year or so?
velvet_nitemare
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HBO Go might just be the greatest thing since sliced bread. Get on that.
JordoftheDead
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The first two eps were quite good, I haven't watched the third yet.
That said, based on The Thick of It/In The Loop, I was expecting brilliance.
That said, based on The Thick of It/In The Loop, I was expecting brilliance.
This has nothing to do with Palin whatsoever.
encephalon
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Aside from paying for HBO.
Baconsammy
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What does that have to do with this show?
Nothing, but I've read this a few times over the last weeks. Guess it's because she's vice president and looks a bit like her or whatever. Funny show though. Not a big fan of the pilot but episodes 2 & 3 were great.
ZackieChan
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Great line tonight.
That one killed me.
"And now I have a dick, AND balls."
"This rapist face gets 8s.....Consensually I might thrown in."
War Peaceman
You're a big guy.
Wasn't too keen on the first two episodes but this one was excellent. The faces Anna Chlumsky was pulling were amazing.
Lactose_Intolerant
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That was the best episode yet. Everything was funny.
Foliorum Viridum
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Bit better, but still pretty bad.
That's 3 for 3. No idea how this show can be so bad, but it is. I'm out!
That's 3 for 3. No idea how this show can be so bad, but it is. I'm out!
Tim the Wiz
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I think it was the best episode yet, which is a good indication of its growth. It certainly deserves the second season renewal. But I agree, Veep isn't on the The Thick of It/In The Loop tier of brilliance.
Cornballer
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Pretty funny episode this week. Definitely a step up from the first two for me.
"He's got a brother in Rage Against the Machine."
Yeah, I was taking a drink of water at that exact time and sprayed the cat.
Steelyuhas
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Except for the random video quality jumps regardless of how strong your internet is, yes.
Haha I lost it on that one. Third episode was great.
hahaha, I lost my shit at this part. I knew it would happen and yet it still caught me off guard. Brilliant.
I love Amy and Gary so much.
blahblah...blah
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And on the topic of nepotism and flaws with the show, where's the diversity? The only black character is a sassy receptionist! Armando IaRACIST more like!
Just accurately reflecting Washington?
Cornballer
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A couple short deleted scenes videos from HBO:
- Episode 1
- Episode 2
- Episode 3
Also:
- Huffington Post: Veep Doesn't Work as a Political Satire (But It's Really Funny Anyway)
- Episode 1
- Episode 2
- Episode 3
Also:
- Huffington Post: Veep Doesn't Work as a Political Satire (But It's Really Funny Anyway)
Pie and Beans
Look for me on the local news, I'll be the guy arrested for trying to burn down a Nintendo exec's house.
three for three on underwhelming me. The only consistently funny character in the show is the secretary and mostly because she's used sparingly.
This ep delivered the perfect example of whats wrong with the show's cast and writing for them: when Catherine, the daughter, suddenly reels off the "police sketch of a rapist" line after being a demure and mousey character the whole episode -- beyond maybe Gary as the eternal fall guy character,vthey are all essentially the same character vying for different sweary/sassy lines. I've seen through the curtain and can't go back.
Can't wait for the next season of Thick of It to wash this out of my eyes.
This ep delivered the perfect example of whats wrong with the show's cast and writing for them: when Catherine, the daughter, suddenly reels off the "police sketch of a rapist" line after being a demure and mousey character the whole episode -- beyond maybe Gary as the eternal fall guy character,vthey are all essentially the same character vying for different sweary/sassy lines. I've seen through the curtain and can't go back.
Can't wait for the next season of Thick of It to wash this out of my eyes.
Maybe you're just picky.
Foliorum Viridum
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Well, I like to think I have high standards. But I love The Thick of It/In The Loop and Seinfeld so this should have been the perfect combo for me!
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