This show provided non-stop laughs. As many reviews note, it pokes fun at the incomprehensible institution of the EU parliament, it's politics and the Brussels bureaucracy, but in an accessible way playing off over the top stereotypes and well played characters. Very clever and subtle comedy writing where no one escapes ridicule - MEPs, their assistants, Brexiteers, lobbyists, NGOs, EU commissioners, French tourists, Germans, Spanish, populists parties both on far left and right, and yes, even sharks.
As viewers we are introduced to the circus through the main lead Samy, an idealistic and naive newcomer who is dumped into the thick of it on his first day of work. As the show progresses so does Samy's ability to learn and navigate the legal, personal and political environment. It is a true gift to make something as seemingly dull as parliamentary politics into great comedy. The HBO show VEEP did this lampooning US presidential politics as did the British satire of the 2012 Olympics, Twenty Twelve. A big thanks to the Parlement writers, cast and directors for pulling it off with such fun and grace!
