Veep - - Season 1

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

: An ambitious, cutthroat newcomer in communications who is constantly looking for his next career move.

The comedy is driven by the dysfunctional chemistry of Selina’s inner circle: Veep - Season 1

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

: The high-strung Chief of Staff and "everything-doer" who sacrifices her personal life for Selina's career. : The no-nonsense personal secretary who acts as

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

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) : The high-strung Chief of Staff and "everything-doer"

: The often-inept Director of Communications who has been with Selina since her Senate days.