Veep - Season 1 -

: The no-nonsense personal secretary who acts as the gatekeeper to the Vice President.

For a feature on , here are the key highlights and defining characteristics of the show's debut year: The Premise: Powerless in Power Veep - Season 1

: The loathed White House liaison who serves as the punching bag for the office's most creative insults. Signature Style & Themes : The no-nonsense personal secretary who acts as

Season 1 introduces (played by Julia Louis-Dreyfus), a former senator who becomes the Vice President of the United States. Far from being a role of influence, she quickly finds herself relegated and ignored by the President. The season focuses on her desperate attempts to secure a lasting legacy through a "Clean Jobs Commission," only to have her efforts thwarted by political games, unfortunate tweets, and her own staff's incompetence. The Core Team (The "Veep" Office) Far from being a role of influence, she

: Selina’s hyper-devoted personal aide and "body man" who carries her "Leviathan" bag and anticipates her every need.

The comedy is driven by the dysfunctional chemistry of Selina’s inner circle: