Silicon Valley

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Season 1
  • Network: HBO
  • Series Premiere Date: Apr 6, 2014
Season #: 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
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
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  1. CesarSa
    May 29, 2018
    9
    Can't stop laughing throughout the episodes. Simply amazing and always updated. Masterpiece
  2. stevenf49
    May 25, 2018
    9
    Excellent comedy. The group of actors is a great ensemble. I do miss the Bachman character though ! Hope he returns to the show in coming seasons. Keep this one going!
  3. phizik
    May 19, 2018
    10
    I have to say that season 5 of silicon valley was the best, Jared was give more lines which made the show way funnier. The storytelling was more intriguing than previous seasons. 10/10
  4. GwionBach29
    Mar 31, 2018
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Atrocious writing and acting. The scene in S5E1 where Gavin Belson fires all the engineers he just hired was the most cringeworthy scene I've seen on TV. The show has jumped the shark.… Expand
  5. Phantompizza
    Jun 5, 2017
    10
    Literally the funniest show I have ever seen. Nonstop laughs and honestly I just can't get enough of it. Frigging hysterical. Nobody beats Erlich Bachman as a character on anything.
  6. shod3030
    Jun 5, 2017
    7
    In the high-tech gold rush of modern Silicon Valley, the people most qualified to succeed are the least capable of handling success. A comedy partially inspired by Mike Judge's own experiences as a Silicon Valley engineer in the late 1980s.
  7. 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 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 inSilicon 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.… Expand
  8. Suzana98
    Jun 5, 2016
    10
    The show being extremely hilarious, has amazing characters that you can relate to on a personal level. It is realistic and brings out the irony between self-confidence and over-confidence.
  9. beardedelf1
    May 29, 2016
    8
    There isn't enough comedic value in season 3 so far and its starting to take its toll and becoming alot more boring, albeit i will still watch as i am too invested in the show but it needs to kick it up a notch in terms of laughs. in my personal opinion season 2 was the best because it delivered the most jokes that hit their mark and the ones this season are really falling flat. unlessThere isn't enough comedic value in season 3 so far and its starting to take its toll and becoming alot more boring, albeit i will still watch as i am too invested in the show but it needs to kick it up a notch in terms of laughs. in my personal opinion season 2 was the best because it delivered the most jokes that hit their mark and the ones this season are really falling flat. unless this is a drama and i am mistakened. but as a whole the first two seasons hold up very well and we will have to see how the third holds up against them. this is mainly to vent my frustration of the performance of season 3.… Expand
  10. Meth-dude
    May 10, 2016
    8
    With it's original script, talented cast and crude but funny humour, Silicon Valley is a surprisingly effective tv show that everybody should enjoy.Hopefully season 2 will live up to this incredible first season.
  11. pythag0ras
    May 9, 2016
    9
    Outstanding work from the cast and the writers/crew. This show is very entertaining for anyone who has any computer experience. It does however use technical terms periodically so may not be for everyone. The show keeps a great pace with something important to the main story happening every single episode. So far not 1 "filler episode" that I can tell. That's rare. IMO all the charactersOutstanding work from the cast and the writers/crew. This show is very entertaining for anyone who has any computer experience. It does however use technical terms periodically so may not be for everyone. The show keeps a great pace with something important to the main story happening every single episode. So far not 1 "filler episode" that I can tell. That's rare. IMO all the characters are likeable in their own way. That's rare too. I would say out of mike judge's shows, this one is his best by far. Hopefully they keep up the good work.… Expand
  12. eadams1530
    Mar 18, 2016
    10
    This may be the perfect show for me. It's really smart when it needs to be, but has really funny random moments that keep you coming back. The SWOT analysis for "Let Blaine Die" was one of the most ridiculous and hilarious things I remember watching. I love all of the characters and I assume it paints a pretty accurate picture of the life of a startup. I believe the show works best, tryingThis may be the perfect show for me. It's really smart when it needs to be, but has really funny random moments that keep you coming back. The SWOT analysis for "Let Blaine Die" was one of the most ridiculous and hilarious things I remember watching. I love all of the characters and I assume it paints a pretty accurate picture of the life of a startup. I believe the show works best, trying to binge watch as quickly as possible. Just let the season finish, instead of taking it in with weekly chunks. I think the jokes/relationship work better that way.… Expand
  13. Judge_Redd
    Jan 14, 2016
    9
    A feelgood underdog story with an excellent cast and Mike Judge's best work since Beavis and Butthead. Grandma's Boy from the perspective of a computer nerd.
  14. TheApplegnome
    Jan 5, 2016
    8
    A massively amusing, clever and fun ride into the all knowing city of tech — and human traits.

    Who could have thought that a 2010s-version of Silicon Valley could even be successful; is the city even that tech-ish today as in the pre-Apple days? Apparently yes. We follow clever and hilarious characters on their journey to success. The visualization of these relatable individuals are    A massively amusing, clever and fun ride into the all knowing city of tech — and human traits.

    Who could have thought that a 2010s-version of Silicon Valley could even be successful; is the city even that tech-ish today as in the pre-Apple days? Apparently yes. We follow clever and hilarious characters on their journey to success. The visualization of these relatable individuals are brought to life thanks to their different personalities. One shy nerd, one dickhead, one weirdo and one zombie-like-stick; so much diversity and human traits! They are instantly likable and even though they aren't that complex, they do bring much entertainment; both embarrassing, hilarious as weird moments to the screen — and to be fair; the humor is lightyears away from being forced. They are mostly unpredictable and very natural! But is it a generally hilarious show? Well that depends on what you do find funny or not. You might find it a bit too immature or even stupid for that matter, because it can go very far with these sex/dick-jokes. But that’s a highly individual aspect. Add realistic chemistry through dialogs & humor and of course well chosen actors; well that’s ’Silicon Valley’. There isn't that many critical downsides, just small fragments that could have been even better than what they already are — more character development, less of the sometimes vague editing, and perhaps too many stereotypes to the main characters. That’s it. Mike Judge & John Altschuler successfully did manage to bring realistic and very relatable characters to the screen, with a plot that remarkably could have come of as a boring, nerdy and stupid pre-Apple tail — but did exactly the opposite.

    Overall personal rating for each episode: 8/10.

    Personal rating: 80/100
    Critical rating: 95/100    … Expand
  15. CarribeanDean
    Nov 1, 2015
    4
    As a fan of Mike Judge, I wanted to like this show. but it's like a light version of The Big Bang Theory, which is too light and stereotypical already. blah!
  16. obarlik
    Jul 15, 2015
    10
    This is one of the best shows I've seen that uncovers the world of computer geeks and Palo Alto. I'm a programmer too and I can imagine myself as one of their team easily. Good job.
  17. Ryanl9
    Jun 1, 2015
    10
    Every time I watch one episode I can't wait to see the next. This show always keeps me guessing! Only bad thing about it is that it's only 30 mins lol Wish it was an hour long!
  18. vikesh2206
    Nov 10, 2014
    8
    Silicon Valley is a hilarious take on the life of tech geeks in the modern world. Despite a large cast early on, Silicon Valley remains consistently funny and sets itself up well for Season 2. It is worth a watch.
  19. AlessioSclok
    Oct 5, 2014
    8
    If you are looking for something "nerd" this is the show for you. Very innovative and funny. The actors have perfect screenplays. Every episode has something interesting and you will not get bored.
  20. drlowdon
    Sep 1, 2014
    7
    From showrunner Mike Judge this new comedy series set, as the name suggests, in Silicon Valley focuses on Richard Hendricks as he attempts to make a successful business from his revolutionary data compression software.

    The show has an Office Space (a great movie by the way) feel about it with its eclectic cast of misfits attempting to work and live together. It is certainly funny in    From showrunner Mike Judge this new comedy series set, as the name suggests, in Silicon Valley focuses on Richard Hendricks as he attempts to make a successful business from his revolutionary data compression software.

    The show has an Office Space (a great movie by the way) feel about it with its eclectic cast of misfits attempting to work and live together. It is certainly funny in places, with all the characters bringing something to the show, but few episodes hit the consistent highs of the very best comedy series. Sit-coms do generally take a season or so to really find their feet though and this is a promising start, I’ll certainly be coming back for season two.    … Expand
  21. Globus
    Aug 28, 2014
    7
    The series starts off slow, with only the occasional big laugh, but as the season progresses and the cast and the writing hits their stride, it is a hilarious show. If the second half of the season was the only part I'd seen, I'd rate at least 8 out of 10.
  22. OpinionatedGuy
    Aug 21, 2014
    9
    I agree to some people that Silicon Valley is similar to The Big Bang Theory in some way. But unlike The Big Bang Theory, Silicon Valley stands out as their own show.

    Silicon Valley has got to be one of HBO’s best comedies ever written. The smart, brash humorous writing of the show makes HBO’s current comedies like Girls and Looking look like **** even though I liked two of these shows    I agree to some people that Silicon Valley is similar to The Big Bang Theory in some way. But unlike The Big Bang Theory, Silicon Valley stands out as their own show.

    Silicon Valley has got to be one of HBO’s best comedies ever written. The smart, brash humorous writing of the show makes HBO’s current comedies like Girls and Looking look like **** even though I liked two of these shows mentioned.

    The show’s charm wasn’t just T.J. Miller, it was the entire main cast. Each of the characters had their own outstanding moments, even the shy Richard Hendriks portrayed by Thomas Middleditch had his outstanding moments and that what makes the show charming.

    I liked how the show was filmed. The lightning was brilliant and bright and the cinematography is excellent.

    I also liked how the plot had a story arc so it wouldn’t have any filler episodes. I can’t wait how the next season will turn out.

    Speaking of next season, I was sad to hear that Christopher Evan Welch, who plays Peter Gregory had died. No wonder why he is absent in the last episodes of the season. The producers has said that they will not recast the role so it’s likely the next season might have him killed off. It would be interesting to see how this goes and Peter Gregory’s death might add conflict to next season’s plot.

    I learned a little bit more on how tech business works thanks to this show. It’s great I actually learned something from a TV show.

    This show absolutely deserved an Emmy nomination and when it did, I was thrilled but this isn’t the best show to win an Emmy (shh, Orange is the New Black deserves it wink wink). Nonetheless, whether it wins or not, HBO should be proud of putting this show on their schedule and I am glad they renewed this for a second season. It had potential.

    So if you like The Big Bang Theory with more swearing and more intelligent, brash humor writing and a little bit information on the tech business world, then this show is worth checking out.    … Expand
  23. metabad
    Jul 30, 2014
    9
    Easily one of the best shows this summer, not to say: Brilliant!
    Totally knocked me off of my feet.
    It's intelligent, has likable characters and is often funny and even hilarious. The stories are original and credible, with different kinds of humor to please many tastes. The characters are realistic and having them ending up in situations that are pure satire is simply delicious to    Easily one of the best shows this summer, not to say: Brilliant!
    Totally knocked me off of my feet.
    It's intelligent, has likable characters and is often funny and even hilarious.
    The stories are original and credible, with different kinds of humor to please many tastes.

    The characters are realistic and having them ending up in situations that are pure satire is simply delicious to watch.

    I can't wait for the next season!    … Expand
  24. raviopatra
    Jul 8, 2014
    10
    The pilot didn't really hit it off for me, but enough to keep me going on for the rest of the season and I gotta admit, it's probably the freshest comedy on TV, both network and cable, right now. The characters deliver really well and the IT jokes, though sometimes a bit stereotype-ish, are very laughable. The one thing I really have to praise Mike Judge and the rest of the crew is howThe pilot didn't really hit it off for me, but enough to keep me going on for the rest of the season and I gotta admit, it's probably the freshest comedy on TV, both network and cable, right now. The characters deliver really well and the IT jokes, though sometimes a bit stereotype-ish, are very laughable. The one thing I really have to praise Mike Judge and the rest of the crew is how the story really builds up smoothly from the pilot to the season finale. It just works really fine starting from being the guy with a seemingly standard idea for a start-up to the guy who kills the competition in the tough IT business. Really looking forward to future seasons!!… Expand
  25. Finn471
    Jun 30, 2014
    10
    One of the best shows on television. Funny, great writing, fine satire and takes you into a world you think you know, but don't. The episode with the self driving cars is hilarious. Highly recommended.
  26. ericcarl
    Jun 23, 2014
    8
    Michaelgr: Just because i don't know much about programming doesn't mean i'm unintelligent, you pretentious, friendless, little **** of a human being.
  27. tweeter5026
    Jun 19, 2014
    9
    Hilarious show that I really enjoyed watching. Humor very similar to Office Space which I for one could use more of. Loved it all and can't wait for season 2. Would strongly recommend to any fans of Mike Judge.
  28. haw2991
    Jun 10, 2014
    9
    Despite some elements that obviously need some work, "Silicon Valley" contains enough laughs and characters that lifts it up to par. It definitely gets better as the episodes progress.
  29. eagleeyeviking
    Jun 8, 2014
    8
    Silicon Valley is a hilarious take on the life of tech geeks in the modern world. Despite a large cast early on, Silicon Valley remains consistently funny and sets itself up well for Season 2. It is worth a watch.
  30. rt-g
    May 15, 2014
    8
    This is great. Like the 'Thick of it' or the film adaptation 'In the loop' - a well observed comedy satire, mock-drama of life for programmers in silicon valley. Google, Facebook and corporate entities beware - this show is onto you!
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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
  1. The Oregonian
    Reviewed by: Kristi Turnquist
    Jun 24, 2014
    80
    With an appealing cast, a relatively fresh setting and smart jokes ("Every party in Silicon Valley ends up like a Hasidic wedding," i.e., the men and women are always separated), Silicon Valley is definitely worth your time investment.
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  2. Sioux City Journal
    Reviewed by: Bruce Miller
    Apr 8, 2014
    80
    Silicon Valley is good. But “Silicon Valley 2.0” is going to be even better.
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  3. PopMatters
    Reviewed by: Cynthia Fuchs
    Apr 7, 2014
    70
    There are a few elements of Silicon Valley that are still works in progress at this point. The force of Miller’s personality can be overwhelming, and a little of Erlich goes a long way.
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