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HBO Premiers New "Game of Thrones" and "Veep"

HBO was all about politics last night. The much anticipated Game of Thrones season 5 premiered, and what is that series if not a political drama. With somewhat less nudity and gore, “Veep” also premiered. Selina Meyer has officially made the title of the show obsolete for Season 4.

By Madeleine Brand • Apr 13, 2015 • 1 min read

HBO was all about politics last night. The much anticipated Game of Thrones season 5 premiered, and what is that series if not a political drama. With somewhat less nudity and gore, “Veep” also premiered. Selina Meyer has officially made the title of the show obsolete for Season 4. Our weekly TV roundup takes a look at HBO’s big sunday night.

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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

HBO Premiers New "Game of Thrones" and "Veep"

HBO was all about politics last night. The much anticipated Game of Thrones season 5 premiered, and what is that series if not a political drama. With somewhat less nudity and gore, “Veep” also premiered. Selina Meyer has officially made the title of the show obsolete for Season 4.

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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

HBO Premiers New "Game of Thrones" and "Veep"

HBO was all about politics last night. The much anticipated Game of Thrones season 5 premiered, and what is that series if not a political drama. With somewhat less nudity and gore, “Veep” also premiered. Selina Meyer has officially made the title of the show obsolete for Season 4.

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