As a long-time fan of political satire and someone who has spent countless hours immersed in the world of “Veep,” I can’t help but be both intrigued and amused by the recent surge in viewership for this groundbreaking HBO series. With Vice President Kamala Harris making history as the first female-identified Vice President in the United States, it seems that many viewers are turning to Selina Meyer (played brilliantly by Julia Louis-Dreyfus) as a fictional mirror to reflect our current political climate.
It’s no shock that with the possibility of Vice President Kamala Harris becoming the US President in the near future, people have been drawn to watch “Veep,” an acclaimed comedy series about America’s first female president. According to Luminate data, there has been a significant increase of 350% in viewership as of July 22, 2024. The show, which stars Julia Louis-Dreyfus as the blunt and profanely speaking Vice President who eventually takes over the White House in season 2, is similar to HBO’s earlier political satire, “The Thick of It.” In its latest week, “Veep” recorded an additional 486,000 hours watched on Max. This surge in viewership indicates that audiences are eagerly consuming the political comedy despite the ongoing election being a prevalent topic. Additionally, “Hillbilly Elegy,” the Netflix adaptation of Republican Vice Presidential candidate JD Vance’s memoir, has also experienced an increase in viewership.
In the world of “Veep,” I can’t help but relate to Selina’s rollercoaster ride of public crises and political maneuvering. Initially, I empathize with her struggle for recognition as Vice President, often overshadowed by her running mate. But then, before I know it, she’s thrust into the role of President amidst a reelection campaign.
Veep’s creator has been forced to remind viewers the show’s fictional
Armando Iannucci playfully commented on the unexpected increase in popularity for “Veep” before the elections. In reaction to a tweet from @maitlis suggesting that “Veep” paved the way for Kamala Harris’ political ascendancy and imagining a scenario where President Joe Biden steps down, Vice President Harris becomes president, and she is tied with Former President Donald Trump, JD Vance takes over the presidency, Iannucci reminded everyone that it was all fictional.
Iannucci, the creator of “Veep,” commented on a clip from the show where Selina and her team rejoice over Stuart Hughes not seeking re-election, by stating, “We’re still figuring out how it all ends.” Additionally, he shared an image on social media depicting Julia Louis-Dreyfus and President Biden walking through the White House hallway.
As a seasoned political observer with years of experience covering the White House, I can confidently say that Vice President Harris has not inherited the presidency from President Biden. Such a scenario suggested by @maitlis is merely a product of an overactive imagination.
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2024-07-28 22:40