Earnest programmers navigate the cutthroat tech world, where witty humor and brisk satire expose their awkward ambition.
Satirical, with dry wit. A comfort watch at a brisk pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.
Streaming on Max.
Nothing past what a TV-MA promises: moderate sex and nudity, and no real violence.
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In the high-tech gold rush of modern Silicon Valley, the people most qualified to succeed are the least capable of handling success. Partially inspired by Mike Judge’s own experiences as a Silicon Valley engineer in the late ‘80s, Silicon Valley is an American sitcom that centers around six programmers who are living together and trying to make it big in the Silicon Valley.
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The Office (2005)Dry wit · whimsical · comfort watch · measuredCringe humor and witty banter create heartwarming, nostalgic moments in a measured, whimsical office workplace.
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