-- Veep: Without giving too much away, season four will show the antics of President Selina Meyer. Yes, that is correct. America is doomed, but the fall will be hilarious. And yet are we looking at the new House of Cards or something even worse (or better, depending on your perspective)? Indiewire believes Veep is getting better whereas House of Cards has fallen off:
"House of Cards" Season 3, while still intriguing and well-crafted, has taken a step back in the entertainment department. The same cannot be said for "Veep." Though it's a toss-up between the two politicians when it comes down to who wants it more, much of Selina's appeal stems from her innocence. The word may seem inapplicable to a woman who uses f-bombs as commas, but Selina is the bright-eyed, bushy-tailed dreamer to Frank's dead-eyed, sharp-tailed pessimist. Her belief in herself may stem from her privileged upbringing and vehemently adamant decision-making (enabled by the former), but, at the very least, she wants all the power not just to have it, but so she can have fun with it.
-- Silicon Valley: In season two we will see how the gang does with the development of their own company, which was off to a rocky start. My favorite character is Erlich, played by T.J. Miller, who is basically an oaf who almost made it once in the industry and will forever see himself as a genius. His unfiltered banter is outrageous yet sometimes on the mark, though he does not really listen to himself. I remember him as the oversized infant in the short lived series Carpoolers. He is just as clueless in Silicon Valley, though this time he has an audience. More than anything else on the show, I look forward to his words of wisdom.
-- Game of Thrones: The much anticipated season five has finally arrived. No longer do we need to dissect the trailers. We get to see the real thing (or at least the fictional thing that may continue to stray from the fictional book). And expect the loss of more characters this season. George R.R. Martin, when interviewed by Hollywood Reporter, stated he had thousands of characters to kill in his books whereas HBO has to be more selective. I guess a thousand deaths are a statistic, whereas a single death, such as Ned Stark, makes for drama. And if you are looking for a quick summary of season four before launching into the new season, Time has a quick recap of the season and a body count as well.
Update: HBO has renewed Veep for a fifth season and Silicon Valley for a third season.
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