Silicon Valley

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Season 3
  • Network: HBO
  • Series Premiere Date: Apr 6, 2014
Season #: 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
User Score
8.9

Universal acclaim- based on 252 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 240 out of 252
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 252
  3. Negative: 8 out of 252
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  1. static97
    Apr 27, 2016
    10
    Doesn't miss a single beat, the jokes are as funny as ever, the characters that are introduced seem fun and interesting, and the cast is, as ever, on top form.
  2. aguarner11
    May 28, 2016
    10
    So far so good. This show keeps getting even funnier episode after episode. Also, the plot is pretty nice, and the characters keep amazing me. They are all hilarious!
  3. moothemagiccow
    May 29, 2016
    2
    Silicon Valley is supposed to be a comedy. It's not funny; it's just depressing.
    For example: an executive sarcastically suggests the worst idea he can think of. It's objectively bad. The sales team thinks it's great. The CEO thinks it's great. It becomes the company's primary goal. That's the joke.
    The whole show is like this now - one man trying to deal with the depressing stupidity of    Silicon Valley is supposed to be a comedy. It's not funny; it's just depressing.
    For example: an executive sarcastically suggests the worst idea he can think of. It's objectively bad. The sales team thinks it's great. The CEO thinks it's great. It becomes the company's primary goal. That's the joke.
    The whole show is like this now - one man trying to deal with the depressing stupidity of the corporate world from within its constraints. It's not Peter from Office Space knocking down the walls of his cubicle, it's his co-worker pinning a "Hang in there!" poster to the wall.    … Expand
  4. TheQuietGamer
    Jun 28, 2016
    9
    The tech comedy is still going strong. The issues Pied Piper comes across this season aren't quite as difficult for them to overcome as in the previous two seasons. At least not until the later episodes.

    As always the laughs are strong, the characters lovable, and tech talk easy to follow even if you don't actually know what they are referring to. That's always been one of the show's    The tech comedy is still going strong. The issues Pied Piper comes across this season aren't quite as difficult for them to overcome as in the previous two seasons. At least not until the later episodes.

    As always the laughs are strong, the characters lovable, and tech talk easy to follow even if you don't actually know what they are referring to. That's always been one of the show's greatest strengths. Even the non-tech nerd can keep track of what's going on in at least some way.

    It's just more excellent comedy. A show that's still as sharp as ever. I laughed a lot and was really invested in Pied Piper's ups and downs once again. Season 3 doesn't magically redefine the show, but it really didn't need to. Silicon Valley has always been fantastic, and that doesn't change here.    … Expand
  5. papeadojhon
    Jun 27, 2016
    7
    Silicon Valley's third season is nimble, ambitious and often messy, but is undeniably a funny, clever mess, that may confuse and overwhelm new viewers but is sure to please fans of the show.
  6. shoulderoforion
    Jun 14, 2016
    2
    Enjoyed the first two seasons of this, I liked Betas better and was sorry that got canceled, but this season of SV is complete and utter trash, couldn't make it past the second episode.
  7. miccael
    Jun 5, 2016
    7
    So far this season is NOT impressing me. I will update my review after it ends. But last 2 seasons were far better in my opinion. So I am not sure why metacritic even allows reviews on unfinished series.
  8. rodericrinehart
    May 3, 2016
    10
    This is the second best comedy on TV behind Broad City. Just a brilliant show that just doesn't misfire. It seems to have the steam to finish this year strong and have a couple more in the tank.
  9. SchroederRock
    Jul 22, 2016
    10
    Silicon Valley's third season is the show's best so far - that's saying something when there was nothing wrong with the previous two seasons. The show fleshes out its dramatic encounters with a little more depth without relinquishing its superb comedic timing. Everything is great - not one moment on-screen is wasted.
  10. TheApplegnome
    Jun 29, 2016
    8
    Season 3 shines with a much greater story than its predecessors -- but that seriously miss humor. It's not as hilarious as S02 but still funny in an acceptable amount. The entertaining characters keeps us however invested in the greatly improved story -- a story full of deception, disbelief & engagement. It’s a fun ride into the world of tech, and to follow these enjoyable charactersSeason 3 shines with a much greater story than its predecessors -- but that seriously miss humor. It's not as hilarious as S02 but still funny in an acceptable amount. The entertaining characters keeps us however invested in the greatly improved story -- a story full of deception, disbelief & engagement. It’s a fun ride into the world of tech, and to follow these enjoyable characters through their ups and downs. There isn’t anything that’s really bad about this show -- just the fact that it's not always as funny as what it could be, and that it might lack some of the great character depth of S01 & 02. Still it’s a very good show. You should watch it!

    Overall personal rating for each episode: 75.5/100 (-0.52 since S02).

    Personal rating: 80/100
    Critical rating: 85/100    … Expand
  11. eagleeyeviking
    Jul 1, 2016
    7
    While Season 3 tones down the humour to focus on plot, dynamic characters, solid acting and sharp writing makes Silicon Valley one of the better comedy shows on television.
  12. ToFewViews
    Jul 25, 2016
    9
    Silicon Valley has been able to keep itself fresh and funny season after season, at times it feels like the writers just consistently destroy things for the main characters to keep the story prolonged but to be honest I'm OK with that. The type of humor that Silicon Valley has is unlike most TV comedy It's able to stay relevant to mainstream tech culture but still keep it's own style andSilicon Valley has been able to keep itself fresh and funny season after season, at times it feels like the writers just consistently destroy things for the main characters to keep the story prolonged but to be honest I'm OK with that. The type of humor that Silicon Valley has is unlike most TV comedy It's able to stay relevant to mainstream tech culture but still keep it's own style and humor. It's amazing how real the show makes it's self feel, the character sound and seem like they know what they are talking about, the sets are laid out exactly how you'd expect a bunch of coders would have it and they even make jokes they only some coders would. It's great to see how tongue and cheek the show is with big tech companies by consistently poking fun at them. This is a show made for people who far more on the Video Games/Tech/Movies side of the spectrum but I feel with it's style of humor can still be enjoyed by others.… Expand
  13. 22172max
    May 26, 2016
    10
    This show continues to be great. Silicon Valley still has the same techy humor as before while developing the story with a new direction for Pied Piper.

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#96 Most Discussed TV Season of 2016
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#27 Most Shared TV Season of 2016

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Metascore
90

Universal acclaim - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. Sioux City Journal
    Reviewed by: Bruce Miller
    May 2, 2016
    80
    Silicon Valley isn’t the kind of place you’d like to live (or even work), but it is a fun spot to visit. It makes you happy you never devised a single app in your life
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  2. TV Guide Magazine
    Reviewed by: Matt Roush
    Apr 28, 2016
    90
    Satire doesn't get more satisfying. [2-8 May 2016, p.18]
  3. The Daily Beast
    Reviewed by: Matt Wilstein
    Apr 26, 2016
    90
    Like many classic sitcoms, it has taken Silicon Valley until its third season to truly hit its stride.
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