A Look at Veep- Season 5 Finale: “Inauguration”

At the end of Veep’s third season, Selina Meyer’s life went through a major change when she became, not through the will of the people, the President of the United States.  Fast-forward two seasons and that political life is on the verge of coming to a close.  Can Selina and her team salvage anything when the odds are stacked against them?  Let’s see.  This is “Inauguration.”

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A Look at Veep- Season 5, Episode 5: “Thanksgiving”

You would think that anyone would want to take a brief leave of absence after the death of a loved one.  Well, given the ongoing recount, that might not apply to Selina Meyer. But even though she’s committed to winning this race, on Thanksgiving of all days, the country is less interested in Selina’s desire to win the race and more her opinion on the salmonella outbreak.  It’s important to prioritize.  This is “Thanksgiving.”

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