Silicon Valley

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Season 1
  • Network: HBO
  • Series Premiere Date: Apr 6, 2014
Season #: 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Metascore
84

Universal acclaim - based on 36 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 36
  3. Negative: 0 out of 36
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Critic Reviews

  1. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: David Hinckley
    Apr 7, 2014
    60
    Some of the resulting tech and geek jokes feel accessible to all. With others, we feel like we need a password, and that could limit the long-term appeal of Silicon Valley. But if it only settles in as niche humor, it’s solid there.
  2. RogerEbert.com
    Reviewed by: Brian Tallerico
    Apr 4, 2014
    60
    Silicon Valley has some very solid laughs but traffics in stereotypes that feel outdated.

Awards & Rankings

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#21 Best TV Season of 2014
32
#32 Most Discussed TV Season of 2014
16
#16 Most Shared TV Season of 2014

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User Score
8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 495 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 455 out of 495
  2. Mixed: 23 out of 495
  3. Negative: 17 out of 495
  1. dylan111
    May 5, 2014
    10
    After last night's (5/4) episode, I am upgrading my score from a 9 to a 10. The only reason not to watch this show is if you don't like toAfter last night's (5/4) episode, I am upgrading my score from a 9 to a 10. The only reason not to watch this show is if you don't like to laugh. The writing and the acting make this the funniest comedy I've seen in a very long time.… Full Review »
  2. SchroederRock
    Jul 11, 2016
    10
    Silicon Valley in its first season does what few shows can: establish characters, direction and pull within its first couple episodes.Silicon Valley in its first season does what few shows can: establish characters, direction and pull within its first couple episodes. Silicon Valley is also a different cut of comedy as it focuses heavily on the tech industry and, as a result, comes with a lot of "nerdisms". The jokes and banter aren't usually too high for most people to follow yet, while the show is somewhat simple in its concept, requires a little bit of higher thought to be fully appreciated. Perhaps my favorite element of Silicon Valley is its balance. Unlike The League, which has a comparable format geared for sports enthusiasts, Silicon Valley doesn't rely on the crude and shocking humor to get its jollies off. Instead, the show swings between jokes, plot and character development interchangeably without any notice to the audience. That means you're constantly being fed important content even though it may not be the funniest thing that could possibly happen. It's this subtle give and take nature that makes Silicon Valley irresistibly funny and masterful in its first ten episodes.… Full Review »
  3. zevcitron
    Apr 8, 2014
    9
    I've already watched the pilot three times and it's still hilarious. I have high hopes, and I think for good reason. It isn't so often thatI've already watched the pilot three times and it's still hilarious. I have high hopes, and I think for good reason. It isn't so often that HBO televises something that isn't a huge hit. A very original and hilarious idea with a great group of characters I have already fallen in love with. Kudos, Mike Judge. Kudos.… Full Review »
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