Veep

Original characters in an original political satire; no established characters to swap.

Female lead, but she is portrayed as deeply incompetent, vain, and venal — the opposite of a flawless girlboss; men around her are equally pathetic.

• Selina Meyer is selfish, petty, and inept rather than idealized
• Male characters like Jonah and Gary are buffoons, but so is everyone

Occasional incidental LGBTQ references but no central queer storyline or messaging.

Casting reflects a plausible Washington ensemble; no lore or setting being overridden.

The show is cynical satire that mocks all political posturing rather than sermonizing any cause.

• Political ideals are constantly revealed as hollow opportunism
• Both parties and all activism are skewered equally

Skewers everyone regardless of gender; no targeted anti-masculinity or anti-West messaging.

• Male and female characters alike depicted as venal and ridiculous

Original series with no source material to betray.