r/Veep

I know that this is so random and so niche but has anyone watched Veep and read Shakespeares King Lear and also feel like Selena Meyer and King Lear are just so similar.

They both have an incredibly quick temper, cursing out anyone who doesn’t instantly do exactly what they want. They’re both narcissists, love power and control AND they both descend into madness.
They also both end up completely alone because they’re both sociopaths and alienate everyone.

Hahaha please I need someone to confirm this I can’t be the only one who’s made this connection

I'm admitting that I've watched Veep more times than is healthy BUT! I only watch tv before bed and I relentlessly fall asleep to everything. It is a running joke in my family that I have seen huge swaths of episodes years after "seeing" the whole series that are completely new to me.

My question for more diligent and focused viewers is about Kent and Sue. There are a ton of hints that he's into her. Was anything ever explicitly said about their relationship? Was that a plot thread the writers dropped? Have I missed something every time I've fallen asleep?

Thank you!

33 Year old guy from Australia. Have loved Veep since day 1. I have rewatched it almost more than I dare admit (30+ times?) and am rewatching with my partner currently. We are just over halfway through season 6. It is shocking that this show never ceases to remain relevant and hilarious. Such a feat in writing and acting overall. Yes, the show changed somewhat and become a tighter, darker sitcom post-season 5, but I am just floored by the all round stellar performances from everyone.

I wanted to know what everyone's favourite season, character or quote is. There are too many for me, though I find myself repeating "Get the government out of my fucking snatch", "What the fuck, Amy? I am putting out two fires in there...." and "Have you been sent from the future to destroy me? Because it's working...." on the regular. Over time, seasons 5 and 4 has proved to me as my favourites. I love Selina, Amy, Kent, Marjorie and Richard the most. I have been wowed by the physical comedy in season 6 - particularly between Tony Hale and JLD. I overlook Tony's performance a lot but it is such an integral part of the show.

Also I want to throw some appreciation toward the actress playing Shawnee Tanz - fuck she nails the role in Season 6. I just about died rewatching when Furlong met her, insulting her looks completely, then after learning who her father was: "Ah, rumours of your beauty have not been exaggerated..." She plays that role incredibly well.

In season 3 episode 10 "Massachusetts", Dan brings Jonah back into the West Wing to save his own ass on the Chung torture rumor.

He brought that single celled organism back into the fold!

Edit: the episode is actually titled "New Hampshire"