Tony Hale won his first Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor for his role as Gary in 2013. The series also won the Writers Guild of America Award for Television: Comedy Series for this season.
A government shutdown and a botched hostage rescue attempt nearly derail Selina’s career, forcing her to "do something bold" to rehab her toxic image. Critical Reception & Impact Veep - Season 2
After the midterms, Selina gains more influence in the West Wing, particularly in foreign policy, which leads her to handle a hostage crisis in Uzbekistan and travel to Helsinki. Tony Hale won his first Primetime Emmy for
The staff's private lives are further explored. Gary gets a girlfriend (Dana), Dan attempts to play both sides of the rivalry between Selina and Danny Chung, and Amy navigates her family life. Critical Reception & Impact After the midterms, Selina
Critics noted that Season 2 found a more consistent tone and deeper insights, with The Philadelphia Inquirer calling it the "sharpest Beltway satire the medium has ever seen".