Air Date: Sunday, June 3, 2012, 10/9c on HBO
RATING:
“See, this is what happens when you tell the truth—nothing good comes of it.” – Dan Egan
I’m not sure I get the whole who-to-fire thing that happens in “Full Disclosure.” There aren’t enough gimmicks to bring this show back from the slow downward spiral it’s been on since a few episodes back. I’m upset things have gone this way because I had high hopes for Veep. Now, I want someone to put this show to bed, tuck it in snugly and put a pillow over its face. Because that’s how I feel when watching—like I’m dying a slow, suffocating death.
Observations and thoughts:
Selina’s (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) way out of being preggers is a sudden “miscarriage.” I’m disappointed at how quickly the situation is remedied. I wanted to see the backlash of her being pregnant and having to rush to marry her boyfriend Ted (Andy Buckley). Wouldn’t you just die knowing Gary (Tony Hale) would be running around finding food to satisfy Selina’s pregnancy cravings? Now, there’s nothing to look forward. “Oh, it’s fine, it’s fine. I mean, it was like a heavy period.” I can’t even begin to say how unfunny and disgusting that joke is. Ugh…
I think I want a Gary. I’m not important enough to have one, but a girl can dream. Couldn’t the everyday Joe use a personal assistant, butler, man-servant? He’s always on top of Selina’s moods and knows just what she needs before she does. Like tea. I love tea and could use a cup right now. But the man can’t keep a secret though, can he? That might be a problem.
I’m beginning to like Jonah (Timothy C. Simons). I think it’s his potty mouth. You don’t expect him to have such a love for the f-bomb, but he uses the word in various ways that blow my mind. Really, he’s grown on me and I wasn’t expecting that. What Jonah does beautifully is make an appearance when the show is lagging, giving it some much needed resuscitation. “People are looking at me and whispering, and they are whispering dick cake.” Now that’s funny.
Dan (Reid Scott) has freckles. That’s all I got this week. He brings nothing to the table in “Full Disclosure” aside from the one joke he throws at Jonah: “Why don’t you run along and see if you can suck your own cake?”
Mike (Matt Walsh) puts his foot in his mouth and it’s no surprise. Do you ever expect Mike to do something that isn’t detrimental to Selina’s office? Again, he’s shoving food in his mouth and being an all around lazy person. But that’s what I love about him. He can get away with doing nothing, causing trouble, and never getting credit for the hard work he does.
Funny lines:
Mike: “I have a black belt in Mike-kwan-do.”
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Gary: “Hey, ma’am. It’s um leave o’clock.”
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Selina: “We have an enemy and I want a name, and a severed head that answers to that name, or would if it could still talk.”
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Dan: “Gary, Gary, why are you talking in cliffhangers?”
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Mike: “I don’t read half the things I’m supposed to.”
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Mike: “I’d rather be a pig than an ass-monkey up on his high horse. There, that’s three animals for you.”
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“Full Disclosure” is yet another episode I didn’t love yet found somewhat funny. You’d think this wouldn’t bode well for the show’s return, but that’s not the case. Veep has been renewed for a second season. Yay! I feel like I’ve been duped—I fell in love with a show that’s turned into something resembling an HBO comedy, but isn’t. Honestly, I don’t care anymore. We’ll see how the finale fares then go from there.
Tune in to the season finale of Veep, Sunday June 10th at 10/9c, only on HBO. For more on the show, visit http://www.hbo.com/#/veep.
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