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[Cornballer]

- Mercury News review

Yes, “Silicon Valley” continues to find ways to deliver fun surprises, even as it operates on familiar turf.

 

[Cornballer]

- Onion A|V Club review

We know what we’re getting each season: hilarious disasters, ingenious visual gags, and dick jokes of Mark Twain levels of pithiness or Faulkner-esque virtuosity, the latter of which make up Silicon Valley’s own “Peter” principle.

Grade: A-

 

[AAMARMO]

I cant wait.

 

[Cornballer]

- Vanity Fair interview: Showrunner Alec Berg on Season 4

 

[Cornballer]

- EW: 12 hints about season 4

- The Ringer review

Most importantly, however, Silicon Valley’s newly invigorated plot opens up storytelling possibilities that put its already top-shelf components to novel and entertaining use.

 

[Cornballer]

- YahooTV review

The challenge for Valley in its fourth season was to somehow parallel the nonstop innovation that occurs in the real-life Silicon Valley while retaining the elements that have made this comedy a success — primarily, the constant, abrasive interactions between brilliant losers Dinesh, Richard, Gilfoyle (Martin Starr), Jared (Zach Woods), and Erlich (T.J. Miller). Based on the three episodes made available for review, Silicon Valley has innovated to just the right degree.

 

[blame space]

I just marathoned the first 3 seasons. I like it.

 

[Cornballer]

- Daily Beast review

Most impressive, however, is that the show—blessed with arguably the finest comedy cast on TV—continues to build upon its characters’ well-established relationships to create unique opportunities for insanity.

 

[The Outsider]

Had no idea the premiere is this Sunday.

A surprise, to be sure, but a welcome one.

 

[h1nch]

So glad this is coming back. I know a lot of GAFers get frustrated by the plot development, but for me this show has been and continues to be all about the culturally relevant jokes. This show's ability to tap into the zeitgeist of the valley and appropriately tear it to shreds with satire will always be its strong suit.

 

[Cornballer]

Season premiere tonight:

Success Failure

Spoiler

In the wake of Pied Piper's clickfarm scandal, the guys struggle to find funding for Pied Piper's video-chat app to keep up with their rapidly growing user base. Erlich (T.J. Miller) faces resistance from Big Head's dad (Patrick O'Connor), while Gavin (Matt Ross) balks after Jack (Stephen Tobolowsky) steps on his toes at Hooli. Having a hard time adjusting to his company's pivot, Richard (Thomas Middleditch) gets sage advice from an unexpected source, leading him to a big idea that could change his future.

 

[giga]

This thread fucks.

 

[Ghost_Messiah]

Super hyped for the show's return. One of my favourite television shows ever - just amazing and hilarious writing. Enjoyed this immensely every year it has been out.

I'm starting a re-watch marathon of the first three seasons to get myself prepped. Looking forward to tonight.

 

[Cornballer]

 

[-Pyromaniac-]

Don't know if I'll be able to watch this live but still excited.

 

[Chittagong]

Is this on iTunes day 1?

 

[IAmtheFMan]

It's on.

And Russ Hanneman still the best.

 

[Ogodei]

Meh, not the best episode, though it did a good job setting up an interesting new dynamic. Felt too self-referential, though it's nice to see Jack Barker get his.

 

[Mully]

Credits song name?

 

[DrEvil]

Honestly surprised they had him branch off so quickly in episode one. It would have Been a few episodes
Of pointless will he / won't he in earlier seasons.

 

[cLOUDo]

Amazing premiere, russ need to be a regular

 

[wenis]

has Kumail always worn eye liner?

 

[Shanlei91]

Russ steals every scene he's in.

 

[JesseZao]

Good premiere. Didn't waste anytime setting up the season.

More Russ please.

 

[Cornballer]

- Onion A|V Club review
- Sepinwall's quick review
- This season on Silicon Valley Preview (please spoiler tag any discussion)

 

[Vyer]

Wrong thread

 

[smokeymicpot]

Nice for the show to he back. Russ is amazing.

They are totally gonna join up again.

 

[exmachina64]

Great first episode, hoping for a good fourth season.

 

[h1nch]

I love how Ed Chen (guy who took Monica's office) has a framed Tom Brady jersey on his wall

 

[TheNatureBoy]

Monica and Jack having the same office viewpoint was hilarious.

Gavin is so petty.

Richard can't get out of his own way.

 

[firehawk12]

So how will the team fuck up this season?

 

[Bread]

Credits song name?

Nas - Systematic

 

[Dan]

What was the context of this? I can't remember.

Haven't been able to watch the premiere yet, but looking forward to it.

 

[TripOpt55]

The Russ scene was hysterical. I really like Richard branching off to do his own thing too. Dinesh as CEO should be funny. Good episode.

 

[big_z]

Good start to a the new season. Gavins obsession with the flight plan amused me a ton. Reminded me of this:

 

[SuperEpicMan]

What was the context of this? I can't remember.

Haven't been able to watch the premiere yet, but looking forward to it.

Weren't they all trying to smile whilst showing their teeth haha.

 

[Blastoise]

I loved Dinesh's puppy dog face.

This season will fuck.

 

[VAD]

This is the only comedy that makes me laugh out loud after 3 seasons. Russ is still the best. He, in one move, managed to sum up what entrepreneurship is about while being funny as hell.

 

[d9b]

Series 3 was so bad that I couldn't care less for 4th season.

 

[Santiako]

Good first episode, set up the whole season quickly and we got some Russ and Gavin/Jack action, so all good.

Series 3 was so bad that I couldn't care less for 4th season.

Thank you for letting us know, we were all wondering if you cared about a 4th season.

 

[d9b]

Thank you for letting us know, we were all wondering if you cared about a 4th season.

Stelth moderating GAF much these days?

 

[TTOOLL]

Very good start! Russ scene was hilarious, great fucking character.

I liked the new direction too, but I'm wondering how they're​going to get together again, because they sure will.

Richard's idea is a little bit ambitious ugh?

 

[caliph95]

Yeah who is going to crash and burn first

 

[Jack Scofield]

Great premiere​. Had me laughing out loud at multiple points, like when Richard teases his next project but nobody follows him into the next room, hahaha.

 

[830920]

Fantastic episode, great to have the show back!

 

[j-wood]

A friend of mine just pointed out how, just like Richard, the show keeps pivoting, adding a 4th wall context to all the "you can't keep pivoting!" jokes. So good

 

[Herr Schwarz]

Enjoyed it. It's really annoying having to wait for more episodes.

 

[Sapiens]

It's on.

And Russ Hanneman still the best.

Glad they brought him back. Love that actor. He was also great in Episodes.

 

[lucebuce12]

Just when I thought "man, Russ' character is still so awesome! " they have him drive away listening to Last Resort by Papa Roach.

This fucking show is amazing.

 

[Jack Scofield]

Just when I thought "man, Russ' character is still so awesome! " they have him drive away listening to Last Resort by Papa Roach.

This fucking show is amazing.

I loved Richard's line during that scene: "watch out, kids, he's about to peel out."

Just highlights how little Russ cares about the children's safety.