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By Joy Doonan TV Media

Political satire is a beloved comedic tradition, but it can be tricky larious account of her attempt to regain the highest office in the land.

Selina’s entourage includes political advisers Dan (Reid Scott, “Venom,” 2018) and Amy (Anna Chlum- dy Bang! Bang!”). The clashing group of strong, dysfunctional characters comes together as a perversely whimsical clan as they scramble to cover up one political or

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ments of her “Three Rs” (a nonsensical “reform, reaffirm and renew,” if you’re curious). Later on, during a real-life debate, Republican governor and presidential hopeful Rick Perry forgot one of the three government agencies he planned to ax should he win the presidency, resulting in a similarly awkward scramble to come up with something to say.

“Veep’s” eerily accurate coincidental forecasting of actual campaign slip-ups has earned it a reputation for being shrewdly in tune with the

The antics of the characters’ personal lives is another comedic anchor of the show, as well as how those private issues often bleed into their jobs. Talking about his role as Selina’s cartoonishly loyal political aide, Hale told Stephen Colbert, “I do emasculation really well,” and he described Gary as an insecure yes-man who “worships the ground Selina Meyer walks on.” This dynamic is comedy gold, given Selina’s penchant for selfabsorption and insensitivity.

For the cast, starring in the series has been an exceptionally emotional journey. On the final day of shooting the series, many of the stars posted emotional tweets about the show and the family they had found on the job. Hale posted a selfie in which he wears a sweater with a heart on it, with a caption that read, “I can’t describe how blessed and thankful I feel for everyone here. The sweater says it best.” A seven-season run is nothing to sneeze at, and many of the cast members have been through a lot while working on the show. LouisDreyfus herself battled breast cancer, and the show went on hiatus in 2017 while she was in treatment. She fought hard and won that battle, and fans of the show will appreciate this final season all the more because of her strength and courage.

Season 7 packs a lot into its seven episodes, and since the end of the line came about organically (instead of by way of a sudden cancellation), fans can look forward to a satisfying and, of course, hilarious ending. You can watch the season premiere when it airs Sunday, March 31, on HBO.