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Silicon Valley - Season 3 of the hilarious Mike Judge comedy series - HBO Sundays
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This and the way he treated Richard tell me this guy is playing them hard. He's luring them in and lowering their defenses so that he can get what he wants.
RatskyWatsky
Hunky Nostradamus
I thought the premiere was just alright. Only two real laugh out loud moments for me: the robot deer and Erlich's explanation for forking. Both were very funny though.
Rentahamster
Rodent Whores
You didn't get a laugh at:
Old man roasting
The joke payoff from Erlich being the only one pronouncing "Aviato" correctly for two seasons, and then meeting someone who finally does it as well
Gavin quitting fakeout
"So you're saying one in five Hooli employees deserve to be fired?" -> "I'm sorry what" -> then he's gone in the next scene with the four (formerly five) lawyers
"Um, that's 20 million"
"We live in a post-RIGBY world"
Gilfoyle and Dinesh talking shit to Richard, and then realizing later that they're fucked without him
???
Those were all great moments, IMO.
RatskyWatsky
Hunky Nostradamus
I was amused with some of those, but a few were also too easy like the one with the lawyer.
Rentahamster
Rodent Whores
Fair enough. I really really loved the Aviato one, though. I appreciate how they laid the foundation for that joke for two years. TWO YEARS!
Is there any other Aviato?
Rentahamster
Rodent Whores
Well, legally, there cannot be!
Gorechylde
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"You mean like the shit deal you brought me from Hanneman which I TOLD you was a shit deal, but you wanted to do something crazy for once in your life? You basically loaded a gun; gave it to Hanneman. Hanneman then sold that gun to Raviga and Raviga just fucking pistol whipped you..."
Holy fuck this show is amazing...
Holy fuck this show is amazing...
I thought it was funny when Richard threatened to sue and the lawyer turned on him.
I thought it was a great first episode.
Gorechylde
Member
"Technically, I'm Pied Piper's legal counsel. And since you just declared intent to walk, you're in effect suing me. And I don't respond well to threats Mr. Hendricks."
"Mr. Hendricks... What happened to Richie?"
"Unfortunately, I'm not at liberty to discuss him either Mr. Hendricks..."
That whole exchange was great.
Zepp Twofist
Member
Really liked this episode. I forgot how much I like this show in general.
Yeah, I think it was pretty blatant that he is just manipulating Richard. The scene with Erlich shows that he is the kind of dude that tells people what they want to hear to get them on their side.
Yeah, I think it was pretty blatant that he is just manipulating Richard. The scene with Erlich shows that he is the kind of dude that tells people what they want to hear to get them on their side.
BlueTsunami
there is joy in sucking dick
This is what I'm hoping for, him not being another roadblock character. I don't see how Richard randomly becomes business savvy enough to lead Pied Piper.
Gorechylde
Member
I like to believe the guy was being genuine. He strikes me as someone who makes his living by bringing people together and getting the best out of them as a whole. He could be manipulating them, but he has multiple Billion dollar IPO sales under his belt and I don't think you get to that point by dicking people around.
I loved the end of the episode with Richard ending up at Barker's house, walking into the encounter having 0 respect for the guy and his accomplishments until he sees them with his own eyes. That mansion/vineyard/whatever the hell expensive as FUCK house did more talking than Barker.
I'm hoping Tobolowsky and the Barker character will be the mentor we were robbed of when we lost Christopher Evan Welch and Peter Gregory, rest his soul.
This show could use some more good guys.
Ecto311
Member
Super happy this is back, I think its going to be a great season.
Still, this character just irks me. The way she speaks / her mannerisms (I know thats the point but still)
Same here - she feels like a quick fill in for the other guy that passed away and just copies him but as a lady. Not a fan of her but everyone else is great.
Cornballer
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Veritigo_X
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"Here Jared, clear this" was one of my favorite lines from the episode.
I'm getting this as well. It's not the characterization, though, because the show is full of off the wall personalities.
I think it's because it's the only actor in the show that I feel is trying really hard to act. Everyone else feels really natural, she feels like she's putting on a show so it sticks out.
Gorechylde
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Fenderputty
Banned
Yeah this was pretty amazing. Not sure how anyone couldn't dig it.
FantasticMrFoxdie
Mumber
great opener
What Run The Jewels song was that?!
What Run The Jewels song was that?!
CEO isn't evil. He's going to be perfect. Kind, smart, successful, insightful, etc. - exactly what Pied Piper needs to scale.
And Bachman, Hendricks & co are going to do something to sabotage him or themselves to push him out
They're going to THINK he was being evil and scheming and get rid of him, only to discover he was being totally genuine after the fact, and they just lost a billion dollar opportunity.
And Bachman, Hendricks & co are going to do something to sabotage him or themselves to push him out
They're going to THINK he was being evil and scheming and get rid of him, only to discover he was being totally genuine after the fact, and they just lost a billion dollar opportunity.
Company has $50 million in the bank dude. They have to spend that money on sales people and HR and product manager and project managers.
The old crew coming to terms with that will be the theme of the season. The plywood table in the living room is gone.
That track is awesome.
That was hilarious
FantasticMrFoxdie
Mumber
oh my god of course it's a new DJ Shadow track
BlueTsunami
there is joy in sucking dick
The Lamonster
Member
Not "easily;" not while Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt is a thing.
Robot Pants
Member
So glad this show is back
mechashiva
Member
Season 2 Kimmy hasn't been on point for me.
Yeah agreed, surprised that people actually like that character. Seems very one dimensional (slow and stupid, and not portrayed in any realistic manner) only so far you can with that character.
I mean he is alright, but defenitly the least interesting/funny character on the show imo. Maybe a tie with Bream.
Glad its back though, great opener.
Ninja Scooter
Member
Bighead's fine the way they use him, in really short spurts. I don't know that I'd want entire episodes worth of him though.
Robot Pants
Member
More like "unwatchable" amirite?
I definitely don't get the feeling he's slow and stupid
actually the only thing that gave me pause was Veep
Jack Scofield
Member
That Aviato scene killed me. I thought it was a great premiere.
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