Silicon Valley was an iconic show. Created by Mike Judge, the series revolved around a group of unsuccessful programmers competing in Silicon Valley, having dreams of becoming successful, and trading blows with other programmers and companies. The show focused on corporate drama, with a punch of realism affixed to each episode.
The TV series had an amazing star cast consisting of Thomas Middleditch, T.J. Miller, Josh Brener, Martin Starr, Kumail Nanjiani, Zach Woods, Amanda Crew, Matt Ross, and Jimmy O. Yang. The actors paved the way to show life in the corporate world with their stupendous performances, cracking technical jokes and entertaining the viewers.
The series aired on April 4, 2014, and went on till December 8, 2019, having six seasons in total and amassing 53 episodes. Here are some shows like Silicon Valley that will keep the viewers entertained for the entirety of their watching experience.
Ted Lasso (2020-)
Ted Lasso is one of the most beloved shows of all time. The characters, the story, and everything are absolutely adorable, with many fans swooning over the characters and their personalities.
The show is available on Apple TV+. Ted Lasso is a bit unique when compared to Silicon Valley, as the TV show is about a veteran organization that was once very famous but hit rock bottom and its attempt to regain its spot at the top.
Suits (2011-2019)
Suits aired from 2011 to 2019. The New York-based show ran for a total of 9 seasons, having 134 total episodes. The TV series had a star cast consisting of Gabriel Macht, Patrick J. Adams, Rick Hoffman, Meghan Markle, Sarah Rafferty, Gina Torres, Amanda Schull, Dulé Hill, and Katherine Heigl, among a few others.
The plot revolves around a group of rivals from a law firm in Manhattan and their journey to become top-notch individuals by sticking together as a team and pulling each others’ leg every now and then. Suits are available for viewers to binge on the popular streaming giant Netflix.
Space Force (2020-2022)
Space Force is a workplace comedy starring Steve Carell, John Malkovich, Ben Schwartz, Diana Silvers, Tawny Newsome, Jimmy O. Yang, and Don Lake. The series ran for a total of 17 episodes, spread across two seasons. The series was canceled in 2022 after two seasons due to mixed feedback from the audience.
Nevertheless, the US Military-based TV show is centered around a group tasked with establishing a new sixth branch of the United States Armed Forces, the United States Space Force. The show is available to watch on Netflix and is binge-worthy.
Avenue 5 (2020-)
This TV series is based on a fictional cruise ship named Avenue 5, which moves to and from different planets. Sudden circumstances send the ship a few degrees off course, which results in a change of routes, and estimations say that it will take the ship three long years to return to the Earth, while the crew only had limited supplies for the original duration of the travel.
Avenue 5 had Hugh Laurie, Josh Gad, Zach Woods, Rebecca Front, Suzy Nakamura, Lenora Crichlow, Nikki Amuka-Bird, and Ethan Phillips as important members of the cast, along with a few others. The comedy series is available to watch on HBO.
Succession (2018-)
Succession is based on a powerful family in the journalism industry and the fighting among the members of the family to ascend to power in the family’s business. The show is available to watch on HBO Max, with three seasons being winded up with 29 episodes and the series being renewed for a fourth season.
The TV show cast includes Brian Cox, Jeremy Strong, Kieran Culkin, Hiam Abbass, Sarah Snook, and Alan Ruck as significant members of the family, with cutthroat competition omnipotently being present and the stakes being very high.
Veep (2012-2019)
Armando Ianucci created veep as an adaptation of his sitcom: The Thick of It. The famous American comedy series aired from April 2012 to May 2019, with 65 episodes being spread through 7 seasons of the show. The series aired on HBO and is available to watch on the same.
The story follows a fictional Vice President of the United States and her team, who want to create their legacy and taste glory. The notable stars of the series include Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Tony Hale, Anna Chlumsky, Timothy Simons, Reid Scott, Matt Walsh, Sufe Bradshaw, Kevin Dunn, Gary Cole, Sam Richardson, Sarah Sutherland, and Clea DuVall.
The IT Crowd (2006-2013)
The IT Crowd is probably the closest thing to Silicon Valley. The series ran for 24 episodes, which were distributed across four seasons. The notable members of the cast were Richard Ayoade, Chris O’Dowd, and Jen Barber. The show is available to watch on Netflix.
The plot of the show revolves around three members from the IT department of a fictional organization, which is based in London, and the company’s dependence on their skills and work. The show was so good that its fans became members of a cult family, with people becoming absolutely diehard fans of the show.
Mythic Quest (2020-)
Mythic Quest is a show about a group of people who are in charge of producing and marketing a very popular game. The comedy show aired on Apple TV+ in 2020 and has so far enjoyed two very successful seasons. The series has been renewed for a third and fourth season, with the third set to premiere in November 2022.
The show has an impressive cast of Rob McElhenney, Ashly Burch, Jessie Ennis, Imani Hakim, David Hornsby, Charlotte Nicdao, Danny Pudi F., and Murray Abraham in prominent roles. So far, there are 20 episodes available to watch for the viewers, and they don’t disappoint the expectations of the viewers for a very good comedy show.
Devs (2020)
Devs released in 2020 on Hulu. The mini-series is directed by Alex Garland. The show stars Sonoya Mizuno, Nick Offerman, Jin Ha, Zach Grenier, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Cailee Spaeny, Karl Glusman, and Alison Pill as notable members. The story is set in a modern, futuristic timeline, where artificial intelligence and quantum computing have taken over as the running system of the world’s order.
The story revolves around a software programmer who sets out on a mission to find out the cause of her ex-boyfriend’s untimely death. The show is a thriller and keeps the audience in the back of their seats for the entirety of the show, which has a total of 8 episodes.
Mad Men (2007-2015)
Created by Matthew Weiner, Mad Men was released in 2007 and was produced by Lionsgate Television. The show amassed 92 episodes, distributed over seven seasons. The TV series was critically acclaimed as it won many awards, including 16 Emmys and 5 Golden Globes. The show cast Jon Hamm, Elisabeth Moss, Vincent Kartheiser, January Jones, Christina Hendricks, John Slattery, Aaron Staton, Rich Sommer, Michael Gladis, Bryan Batt, Robert Morse, Kiernan Shipka, Maggie Siff, and Jared Harris as prominent members of the show alongside a few others.
The series revolves around Don Draper(Jon Hamm), who works at a firm in New York that constitutes the advertising sector. The show visualizes corporate success and the stress that comes along with it in a very beautiful way. The series is available to watch on Amazon Prime Video and is purely binge-worthy.
Barry (2018-)
Barry was released in 2018 on HBO. Created by Alec Berg and Bill Hader, the popular TV series has an impressive star cast consisting of Bill Hader, Stephen Root, Sarah Goldberg, Glenn Fleshler, Anthony Carrigan, Henry Winkler, and Sarah Burns. The show has currently completed three seasons, with each season having eight episodes. The series has been renewed for a fourth season as well, much to the delight of the fans.
The story revolves around a hitman who has a sudden change of heart and decides to become an actor. The series displays a rather dark level of humor, which may interest some viewers. The show has been critically acclaimed for its originality, humor, and its great characters.
Loaded(2017)
Loaded is based on the Israeli series Mesudarim. The mini-series was produced by Hillbilly Television and Keshet UK. The show ran for only 1 season, which had eight episodes in total. The stars in significant roles in the series are Jim Howick, Samuel Anderson, Jonny Sweet, Nick Helm, Mary McCormack, Aimee-Ffion Edwards, Lolly Adefope, and Scarlett Alice Johnson.
The series revolves around a group of friends who have sold their company for a jaw-breaking 300 million dollars and their life with freshly gained wealth. The series is a great watch for everyone.
Betas(2013-2014)
Betas were released in 2013 and produced by Amazon Studios. The series had 11 episodes in total and only one season. The show is based on the life of four friends who produce an innovative social networking app and their mission to find an investor for the same. The show enjoys a lot of adult humor, which blows the tea out of everyone’s cups.
The cast of the show includes Joe Dinicol, Karan Soni, Jon Daly, Charlie Saxton, Maya Erskine, and Daivik Dave as significant members. The show is available to watch on Amazon and offers a memorable experience to all the techies who wish to enjoy and experience life in the tech world firsthand.
Halt and Catch Fire(2014-2017)
Halt and Catch Fire was created by Christopher Cantwell and Christopher C. Rogers and was released in 2014. The story is set in the 1980s and involves three friends with brilliant minds who wish to produce a computer that will change the future by hook or by crook. The show displays the geeky side of things in a stupendous way, with little room for comedy.
The series cast includes Lee Pace, Scoot McNairy, Mackenzie Davis, Kerry Bishé, Toby Huss, and Aleksa Palladino in lead roles, among a few others. There are four seasons of the show, with a total of 40 episodes, and it is available to watch on Prime Video.
Mr. Robot(2015-2019)
Mr. Robot was created by Sam Esmail and released in 2015. The popular TV show had 45 episodes spread across four seasons. It stars Rami Malek, Carly Chaikin, Portia Doubleday, Martin Wallström, Christian Slater, Michael Cristofer, Stephanie Corneliussen, Grace Gummer, BD Wong, Bobby Cannavale, Elliot Villar, and Ashlie Atkinson.
The story is about a cybersecurity engineer who gets hired by a group of hackers who want to destroy the records of the biggest multi-industry company, E Corp. The series is available to watch on Prime Video.
30 Rock(2006-2013)
30 Rock was created by Tina Fey and was released in 2006. The show cast includes Tina Fey, Tracy Morgan, Jane Krakowski, Jack McBrayer, Scott Adsit, Judah Friedlander, and Alec Baldwin. The series has a total of 139 episodes, distributed across seven seasons.
The plot is based on Tina Fey’s experiences as head writer for Saturday Night Live and takes place behind the scenes of a fictional live comedy show. The show offers a memorable experience and is binge-worthy.
Entourage(2004-2011)
Entourage premiered on HBO in 2004 and was created by Dough Ellin. The show boasts a respectable 96 episodes, which are spread across eight seasons.
The list of celebrities who star in the series includes Kevin Connolly, Scott Caan, Adrian Grenier, Kevin Dillon, Jerry Ferrara, Jeremy Piven, Debi Mazar, Perrey Reeves, Rex Lee, Rhys Coiro, Gary Cole, and Emmanuelle Chriqui. The series was also adapted into a movie in 2015.
The show follows a group of friends who manage through the ups and downs of Hollywood. The protagonist of the show was Vincent Chase(Adrian Grenier), who finds success as an actor and tags his brother and his friend along with him. The series is available to watch on Prime Video.
Scrubs(2001-2010)
Scrubs ran for nine seasons from 2001 to 2010 and was created by Bill Lawrence. As the name suggests, the show is based on the life of a group of friends consisting of doctors, nurses, and interns in a heart hospital. The title does justice to the characters as, at the start of the series, most characters are just interns at the hospital.
The show has a total of 182 episodes and has an impressive cast, including Zach Braff, Sarah Chalke, Donald Faison, Neil Flynn, Ken Jenkins, John C. McGinley, Judy Reyes, Eliza Coupe, Kerry Bishé, Michael Mosley, and Dave Franco. The series is available to stream on Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN+.
BoJack Horseman(2014-2020)
BoJack Horseman was created by Raphael Bob-Waksberg. The TV series was released in 2014 and is globally renowned for its take on Hollywood. The creators used animations uniquely and were approved by audiences worldwide. This show used the voices of Will Arnett, Alison Brie, Paul F. Tompkins, Aaron Paul, and Amy Sedaris as the characters.
There are six seasons of the show, with a total of 77 episodes. Initially, the feedback received by the show was not as good as the creators desired, but over the years, the show went on to become one of the most popular shows, arguably one of the best shows ever also. The show is also critically acclaimed for its originality, its take on realism, and its characters and is also regarded to be the greatest animated television series of all time.
The series is available to watch on Netflix, and to say that the show is binge-worthy would be an understatement of the masterpiece.
Upload(2020-)
The upload was created by Greg Daniels and was released in 2020. There are 17 episodes of the series, which have been accumulated into two seasons so far, and a third season has been recently announced to be in production. There are quite a few notable members of the cast of the show, including Robbie Amell, Andy Allo, Allegra Edwards, Zainab Johnson, Kevin Bigley, and Josh Banday.
Upload is a unique show, as it focuses on a very advanced technology that lets people upload their consciousness after their death, which can lead them to lead a virtual afterlife. There is also a love triangle involved, which adds the cherry on the cake when it comes to the entertainment side of things. The series is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and is a must-watch for everyone, especially the techies.
StartUp (2016-2018)
The startup was created by Ben Ketai and premiered on Crackle in 2016. The show is about a group of individuals who join forces to run their criminal empire on a currency called GenCon. The show portrayed how devastating advanced technology can be if it falls into the wrong hands.
There are quite a few notable members of the cast, such as Adam Brody, Edi Gathegi, Otmara Marrero, Martin Freeman, Ron Perlman, Addison Timlin, and Mira Sorvino. The TV series is available to binge on Netflix. There are three seasons of the show, which have 30 episodes that provide a getaway experience from the hectic schedules of the viewers.
Maniac (2018)
Maniac is based on a Norwegian TV series of the same name and was created by Patrick Somerville. The mini-series was directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga. There are only ten episodes of the show present, with astounding performances by members of the cast, especially Emma Stone and Jonah Hill. Other members of the cast include Justin Theroux, Sonoya Mizuno, Gabriel Byrne, and Sally Field.
The show focuses on two individuals who volunteer as test subjects for an experiment that can make changes to their minds by erasing the sad memories of the test subject. But destiny has other plans as the experiment faces some accidental changes, and now the duo has to help each other due to the unexpected simulations.
The series has ten episodes and is available for viewers on Netflix.
Valley of the Boom (2019)
This documentary drama was created by Matthew Carnahan and aired on National Geographic on January 13, 2019. The docudrama cast consists of Bradley Whitford, Lamorne Morris, Oliver Cooper, John Karna, Dakota Shapiro, John Murphy, and Steve Zahn.
The plot revolves around the sudden rise of Silicon Valley and looks at what it is today, being home to multi-million dollar companies like Apple, Microsoft, Google, and Intel.
Parks and Recreation (2009-2015)
Parks and Recreation were created by Greg Daniels and Michael Schur. The series was released in 2009 and went on till 2015, completing 126 episodes which were spread over seven seasons. A special reunion episode was also released in 2020 to delight the long-term fans of the series. Amy Poehler, Rashida Jones, Paul Schneider, Aziz Ansari, Nick Offerman, Aubrey Plaza, Chris Pratt, Adam Scott, Rob Lowe, Jim O’Heir, Retta, and Billy Eichner starred in the show in prominent roles.
The show focuses on the illogical behavior of government officials in Indiana and their projects to make the city a better place to live in. The show has been nominated for various awards several times and is available to watch on Prime Video.
The Office (2005-2013)
How can someone miss The Office whenever they talk about workplace comedies? The phenomenal show was released in 2005 and ended in 2013. There are nine seasons of the show, which have a total of 201 episodes. The list of celebrities who starred in the show includes Steve Carell, Rainn Wilson, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer, B. J. Novak, Melora Hardin, David Denman, Leslie David Baker, Brian Baumgartner, Kate Flannery, Angela Kinsey, Oscar Nunez, Phyllis Smith, Ed Helms, Mindy Kaling, Paul Lieberstein, Creed Bratton, Craig Robinson, Ellie Kemper, Zach Woods, Amy Ryan, James Spader, Catherine Tate, Clark Duke, Jake Lacy and a few more.
The mockumentary show portrays the routines of workers working in their typical offices. Needless to say, the show is a must-watch for everyone as the show is critically acclaimed and has been ranked 42 in the top fifty highly rated shows and also won 5 primetime Emmys winnings. The show is available to stream on Prime Video.
Arrested Development (2003-2019)
Arrested Development was created by Mitchell Hurwitz and was released in 2003 on Fox, where it ran for three seasons, with the show eventually moving to Netflix, where it ran for two more seasons. There are 84 total episodes in the series over the course of its five seasons.
The notable members of the cast are Jason Bateman, Portia de Rossi, Will Arnett, Michael Cera, Alia Shawkat, Tony Hale, David Cross, Jeffrey Tambor, and Jessica Walter. The series is focused on a boy who takes the role of the leader of his family after his father gets prisoned. But destiny has other plans for him, as members of the family are keen to make his life miserable.
Vice Principals (2016-2018)
Vice Principals was created by Danny McBride and Jody Hill and was released in 2016. The show has a total of 18 episodes which are handed out over two seasons. The show includes Danny McBride, Walton Goggins, Kimberly Hébert Gregory, Dale Dickey, Georgia King, Sheaun McKinney, Busy Philipps, and Shea Whigham as members of the cast.
The show is focused on the competition between two potential vice-principals to become the principal of a school. The rivalry seems to be healthy at first, but as the series progresses, the competition starts getting dark, and the fighting gets dirty. Nevertheless, the series is still a must-watch for everyone and is available on HBO Max.
Fleabag (2016-2019)
Fleabag was written and created by Phoebe Waller-Bridge. The show premiered in July 2016 and concluded in April 2019. The show has a total of 12 episodes issued across two seasons. The show has won many awards, the most notable being 11 Primetime Emmy Award nominations, out of which the show won six.
Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Sian Clifford, and Andrew Scott play the roles of the lead characters in the show. The show revolves around a young woman who is trying her best to deal with a recent tragedy that happened to her and working hard to make it big in London.
The series is available to watch on Prime Video and is binge-worthy.
Atlanta (2016-)
Atlanta was created by Donald Glover and released in 2016 on FX. The show has an impressive star cast consisting of Donald Glover, Brian Tyree Henry, Lakeith Stanfield, and Zazie Beetz, alongside a few others. The series has so far produced 38 episodes in its four-season run.
The show focuses on two individuals who are trying to make it big in the Atlanta rap scene and overcoming the hard challenges placed on their plates. The show is critically acclaimed and has received many awards and nominations, including the Golden Globe Awards for Best Television Series-Musical or Comedy. Viewers can enjoy the series on Hulu or on the FX television network.
Community (2009-215)
Community was released in 2009 and was created by Dan Harmon. The series has amassed 110 episodes over its six seasons run. The first five seasons were aired on NBC and its final season aired on Yahoo! Screen.
The plot is around the life of a lawyer who is forced to study in a community college and the challenges that come along with it. The list of celebrities who acted in the series includes Joel McHale, Gillian Jacobs, Danny Pudi, Yvette Nicole Brown, Alison Brie, Donald Glover, Ken Jeong, Chevy Chase, and Jim Rash. The show is available to stream on Netflix and Hulu.
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Workaholics(2011-2017)
Workaholics was created by Blake Anderson, Adam DeVine, Anders Holm, Kyle Newacheck, Connor Pritchard, and Dominic Russo. The show ran on Comedy Central for the entirety of its duration from April 2011 to March 2017.
The show has 86 total episodes aired through seven seasons. The series stars Blake Anderson, Adam DeVine, Anders Holm, Kyle Newacheck, Jillian Bell, Maribeth Monroe, and Erik Griffin. The show focuses on the lives of three friends who are colleagues at a telemarketing company in California. The three of them are also housemates and enjoy their lives when they get off from work. The show is available to binge on Prime Video.
Curb Your Enthusiasm(2000-)
The popular veteran show was created by Larry David and was broadcasted on HBO in October 2000. The series has so far managed to produce 11 seasons, with the 12th season confirmed in August 2022, and has a total of 110 episodes, along with a 1-hour special.
The prominent characters in the show are played by Larry David, Jeff Garlin, J.B. Smoove, Cheryl Hines, and Susie Essman. The plot revolves around the life of a retired television writer and producer, primarily in Los Angeles. The show also featured many celebrities who played fictional versions of themselves. The series is a must-watch for everyone and provides a memorable experience. The show is available to watch on Hulu and Disney+Hotstar.
