Veep

Right now you can watch Veep in Australia on Foxtel Now and HBO Max, and in the US on HBO Max Amazon Channel and YouTube TV — and it is funnier than its reputation suggests. Every one of its 7 seasons holds up. An 8/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Watch it for Julia Louis-Dreyfus — stay for everyone else around them. Start it on Foxtel Now whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

There is a reason Veep keeps coming up in conversation. Veep does what great comedies rarely manage — it is actually funny, consistently, across the whole run. 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. Between them, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Anna Chlumsky carry the comedy without ever forcing it. The series ran for 7 seasons (2012–2019), building a story that gave its audience time to invest properly. The real test of any comedy is whether it is still funny once you know all the jokes, and Veep holds up on rewatch in a way that separates it from one-off curiosities. The consistency throughout is what elevates it — not every moment is the best, but none of them are a reason to stop watching.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, Veep respects your intelligence. Viewers who responded to Parks and Recreation will find a lot to like here too. 7 seasons gives the story real room to develop. Julia Louis-Dreyfus's comic timing carries it through its weaker moments. The kind of comedy you recommend to someone who claims they do not watch much.

Veep wrapped up in 2019, created by Armando Iannucci — and 7 seasons are available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.