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Does the show "Silicon Valley" get good eventually?
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FreedomOfSpeech
Banned
I enjoyed it very much. But I've spent many years in companies doing programming work, so like Office Space it's quite recognizable and therefore more fun I suppose.
There are some very solid jokes and concepts in there if you ask me. Mike Judge is a pro and he let himself get counseled on the corporate world very much.
There are some very solid jokes and concepts in there if you ask me. Mike Judge is a pro and he let himself get counseled on the corporate world very much.
Quasicat
Member
It definitely improves in a couple more episodes. The last couple of episodes of season one are really where it picks up and it’s really good after that. At first, I did not care for it, but once they get to
I loved it until the end at that point, which was season 5.
After all of that, I will tell you that I did eventually see the last season, and hated it. They ended it perfectly in Season 5, but came back after while for season 6 and took it someplace that did not make sense with the rest of the series.
TechCrunch
After all of that, I will tell you that I did eventually see the last season, and hated it. They ended it perfectly in Season 5, but came back after while for season 6 and took it someplace that did not make sense with the rest of the series.
HoodWinked
Member
i'd say it isn't substantially different in later episodes though season 1 finale is really satisfying.
Ionian
Member
Really enjoyed the first few seasons but just seems to spin in a loop for the later ones as it's always the same thing happening.
Still finished it though as was watching when it was airing but doubt I'll ever go back to it.
If Season 1 doesn't catch you, probably not for you.
Still finished it though as was watching when it was airing but doubt I'll ever go back to it.
If Season 1 doesn't catch you, probably not for you.
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Pumpkin Seeds
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The best part of the show is the housemates trashing each other. Peak of the show is probably the Mean Jerkoff Time discussion.
Brian Fellows
Pete Carroll Owns Me
Really? I think many shows tend to improve over the first 3 To 5 seasons and then tend to decline. I can’t really think of any shows where the first season is my favorite.
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Mike Judge is my thing. He could assault a lady in a walker in the name of peace, and I would applaud him. Silicon Valley has its ups and downs, but overall, I really enjoyed it. I will say that Thomas Middleswapmywife got a bit grating by the end of the series, though, and Amanda Crew was underutilized.
RadAndrew502
Member
This guy doesn't fuck.
MrFunSocks
Banned
The first 3 seasons are amazing. Goes downhill after that, but is still worth it for the odd amazing episodes.
The frequent “oh now we’re screwed! Oh last second amazing idea saved us! It’s all about to go well! Oh no Richard screwed up at the last second and now we’re ruined!” pattern got old.
The frequent “oh now we’re screwed! Oh last second amazing idea saved us! It’s all about to go well! Oh no Richard screwed up at the last second and now we’re ruined!” pattern got old.
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quickwhips
Member
I liked it but i like dick math jokes and calling my friends fags. Its probably to low brow humor for some? Last season wasn’t good though.
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nush
Gold Member
Same, it's one where you'll miss out on some of the humor if you've not been in or aware of those environments.
epicnemesis
Member
It gets good at the end of season 1, is great at like season 4, then slowly falls off until the finale.
TyphoonStruggle
Member
Silicon Valley S01 E08 was really damn funny.
If you feel like you're gonna quit before then at least see that episode. Then re-evaluate.
Every season of Halt and Catch Fire was an improvement over the previous season. That's the GOAT though.
If you feel like you're gonna quit before then at least see that episode. Then re-evaluate.
Wrong.
Every season of Halt and Catch Fire was an improvement over the previous season. That's the GOAT though.
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Rentahamster
Rodent Whores
Raphael
Member
It gets really good and hooks you like mad. Its a bit annoying with always chasing a solution for a new problem one after another, but i guess thats how they grab you. My wife and me binged the whole thing On a weekend. Last season is way worse, but still alright and concludes the series Ina satisfying way i would Say.
TheContact
Member
I enjoyed the show at lot. I liked it enough to watch it through twice. It’s funny, but I’m also a tech nerd so there’s a lot of fan service there.
mcjmetroid
Member
If anything it gets worse. First series is great overall though I would stick with it till the end.
godhandiscen
There are millions of whiny 5-year olds on Earth, and I AM THEIR KING.
I couldn’t stomach the last season. After season 2, it just starts being more bad than good. I can’t believe I put myself through so much of it.
Chittagong
Gold Member
It’s hilarious through and through but I suspect less funny if you haven’t worked with liquidation preferences, non-voting shares, antidilution protection, articles of association and such, and are not an avid Techcrunch reader