US: HBO - Silicon Valley

Dirk · 23 Apr 2014 at 16:58

Silicon Valley is the new show from Mike Judge, the creator of Beavis and Butthead:

"In the high-tech gold rush of modern Silicon Valley, the people most qualified to succeed are the least capable of handling success."

I waited two weeks to see if a thread would appear here, but as it hasn't happened yet i thought i'd help spread the word. Only two episodes in so far but it's one of the funniest shows i've ever watched. Well worth a punt imo!

point decay · 23 Apr 2014 at 17:02

really wanted to like it, but haven't laughed once

StevieP · 23 Apr 2014 at 17:16

r3d zombie said:
really wanted to like it, but haven't laughed once

This!

Watched the first episode because I like the subject matter but the characters themselves are very "wooden"!

Will try a few more to see if it grows on me but so far all it's doing is reminding me how average my brain is and how some people get to become millionaires with genius ideas while I'm stuck in insurance!!!

robgmun · 24 Apr 2014 at 10:36

Just finished watching the first season of Betas, I thought it was way better than Silicon Valley.

At least in the Betas the characters are far more likable and realistic

Tourm · 1 Jun 2014 at 13:34

Up to episode 7/8 of Silicon Valley and enjoying it after a back-to-back session last night. Season 1 comes to a end tonight with episode 8 being shown.

I would certainly recommend it (especially to a computer forum) as it seemed to get better as it went on.

point decay · 1 Jun 2014 at 13:38

Tourm said:
Up to episode 7/8 of Silicon Valley and enjoying it after a back-to-back session last night. Season 1 comes to a end tonight with episode 8 being shown.

I would certainly recommend it (especially to a computer forum) as it seemed to get better as it went on.

yeah, it has picked up. didnt know it was such a short season

THMRK · 1 Jun 2014 at 23:21

I think it's a show that's improved for sure. Hoping it's got a good finale.

Ol!ver · 2 Jun 2014 at 00:20

This available via Netflix/Amazon or are people 'acquiring' it?

Richeh · 2 Jun 2014 at 17:37

Didn't rate the first episode much at all, 2nd had a few laughs but has improved since then and really enjoying it. Favourite character is Jared (Smart Car!) and least favourite is the main guy. We get it, your nervous and shy but he basically acts as if he has a serious disability (Although did enjoy watching him lose a goldfish in Wolf of Wall Street!). Also like Howard and Raj's little games.....wait.

Hxc · 2 Jun 2014 at 20:07

Best american comedy in a long time. Hope they can keep it up for next series.

Dirk · 2 Jun 2014 at 21:44

That was freaking hilarious!

[FnG]magnolia · 3 Jun 2014 at 09:52

Loved it, gets better as it goes on. Can't wait for Season 2

Efour · 3 Jun 2014 at 10:06

Well it seems i need to check this out !

Squark · 3 Jun 2014 at 12:01

Only recently heard about this, I think I'll try any look it up.

FutileBreadMachine · 3 Jun 2014 at 20:32

This show is awesome! It started off a bit slow, but by the end of the season it's quality.

THMRK · 3 Jun 2014 at 20:46

Richeh said:
Didn't rate the first episode much at all, 2nd had a few laughs but has improved since then and really enjoying it. Favourite character is Jared (Smart Car!) and least favourite is the main guy. We get it, your nervous and shy but he basically acts as if he has a serious disability (Although did enjoy watching him lose a goldfish in Wolf of Wall Street!). Also like Howard and Raj's little games.....wait.

What?

I like this show. It's definitely increased in quality as it went on.

But it still irks me that "geeks" and the associated culture is very much the butt of the joke.

[FnG]magnolia · 4 Jun 2014 at 01:47

THMRK said:
But it still irks me that "geeks" and the associated culture is very much the butt of the joke.

This is almost the entire point of the show.

In related news, your post could have been used as a soundbite in the show to remind everyone of the Dunning Kruger effect.

Pied Piper.

twist3d0n3 · 4 Jun 2014 at 11:10

thoroughly enjoyed it, can't wait for the 2nd season

Jaystation · 10 Jul 2014 at 01:19

I watched this a few days ago after having it recorded and waiting as was dubious. Ended up watching all 8 episodes back to back with the misses, and we both loved it. I love the awkward wooden humour. Definitely one of my favourites of the year so far!

Danny091 · 10 Jul 2014 at 02:32

I enjoyed this show i am concerned how season 2 will go as the man who played peter Gregory (the billionaire burger king eater) died before season 1 even aired and i found him one of the most interesting people in the show and with him being their main backer will be interesting to see how they work around it |: