Silicon Valley
2014 ‧ Sitcom ‧ 6 seasons
8.5/10 · IMDb
94% · Rotten Tomatoes
Partially inspired by co-creator Mike Judge's experiences as a Silicon Valley engineer in the 1980s, this comedy series follows the misadventures of introverted computer programmer Richard and his brainy friends as they attempt to strike it rich...
First episode date: April 6, 2014 (USA)
Antagonist: Gavin Belson
Composer: Jeff Cardoni
Editors: Tim Roche; Brian Merken; Al Levine
Genre: Comedy
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The term "Silicon Valley" refers to the area in which high-tech business has proliferated in Northern California, and it also serves as a general metonym for ...
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Parodying the culture of the technology industry in Silicon Valley, the series focuses on Richard Hendricks (Thomas Middleditch), a programmer who founds a startup company called Pied Piper, and chronicles his struggles to maintain his company while facing competition from larger entities. Co-stars include T.J.
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