Veep Season 5

If you are after a comedy that actually makes you laugh out loud, Veep Season 5 is available on and right now. The show says what it needs to say in a single season, no filler. 531 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Julia Louis-Dreyfus sets the tone, and the rest of the cast matches it scene for scene. Put it on tonight and see for yourself.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Veep Season 5 earns its spot. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate Veep Season 5 from the crowd. In season five, Amy and Dan are on the ground in Nevada working on a recount, and Selina finds herself spinning her wheels in DC, as her staff continues their mission to make her seem presidential (even though she is the President) while fending off the ambitions of her charismatic Vice Presidential running mate Tom James, who in a twist of obscure constitutional procedure could end up becoming President. Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Anna Chlumsky lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 2016. The timing in Veep Season 5 is precise enough that even the throwaway lines land on a second watch. It rarely drops the ball, and when it does, it recovers fast.

Comedy fans looking for a reliably funny watch will find it in Veep Season 5. It stands on its own even without an obvious comparison point. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch if your schedule allows. Julia Louis-Dreyfus is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.