Silicon Valley (TV series)

Silicon Valley is an American comedy television series that satirizes the tech industry in California’s Silicon Valley.

Silicon Valley is an American comedy television series that satirizes the tech industry in California’s Silicon Valley. Created by Mike Judge, John Altschuler, and Dave Krinsky, it follows programmer Richard Hendricks and his startup Pied Piper as they navigate competition, funding, and corporate pressure. The series premiered on HBO in April 2014 and ended in December 2019, running for six seasons and 53 episodes.

Premise

The series follows a group of programmers building and trying to grow a startup in Silicon Valley. Its plots focus on entrepreneurship, venture capital, competition, and the ethical and social quirks of the tech world.

Production

Silicon Valley was created by Mike Judge, John Altschuler, and Dave Krinsky for HBO. It was produced as a half-hour comedy series and completed its run after six seasons.

Broadcast history

The series premiered on HBO on April 6, 2014, and concluded on December 8, 2019. Across its run, it totalled 53 episodes.

Reception

The show was widely noted for its sharp satire of the technology sector and its portrayal of startup culture. It was described in source material as acclaimed for its humour and social commentary.