Yep. Very much agreed. To be fair though, the company is growing but, it's not really the focal point of the show. So it goes unnoticed in a way. But, the awkwardness and "dickish" attitude of Richard does get annoying time after time.
Television Silicon Valley | Season 6 spoilers
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik and Imran hold a long overdue conversation about United's awful league form with 1 win in 7. They discuss a disappointing draw at Bournemouth, a not so disappointing draw against Liverpool and a crushing defeat at Chelsea - Is time nearly over for Erik Ten Hag?
Then in a special second half of the pod, Nik welcomes Natalie ( https://twitter.com/natalie_17) to discuss the fortunes of Manchester United Women as they booked a place in the FA Cup Final after a historic first ever win vs. Chelsea.
Gavin Belsons signature does make me laugh every time.
That was my main take from S05E05 too … along with "Guy definitely fecks that robot … right?"
I chuckled a few times but not sure whether I'm viewing it through rose tinted glasses or being too harsh. Think that I might simply pick a random past episode to rewatch to bring some balance and report back.
Watched S03E08 at random – perhaps subconsciously it turned out to be one of my favourites "…there is 100% chance that no-one will ever take me seriously again – my dignity is in your hands (while sat astride a plush unicorn, rearing) do with it what you will!"
Not too much different between then and now I must admit, except some of the more aggressive foils seem to have been removed from the narrative (as I pointed out with my Morcombe and Wise & 2 Ronnies analogy a few weeks ago) and some of the more non-PC gags seem to have died along with them.
The obvious one is Erlich (who undoubtedly had some of the best lines in the episode I watched but also generated some of the funniest moments by others). However it also highlighted how much Gilfoyle and Dinesh have toned down their sparring (mostly non-PC); how the ever elusive funding side of things generated tension and gags (missing now); how Jared has stopped alluding to a tortured and abused past that was definitely non-PC; and even how Gavin Belson has stopped much of his his crazy behaviour (this one saw the tortoise and the hare in the boardroom) to become a bit lame.
There has been nothing like the throw-away unicorn gags or Pesce-Pescetarian in the whole first half of series 5 to match the one episode I just watched from series 3. I guess I'm not imagining it … one of the best shows of TV has bombed – and by the look of it, has done so just so it does not upset anyone.
Gilfoyle's reaction to Jared 
Also, Fiona seemed to be spot on in her assessment of Richard.
Someone posted this on reddit. They definitely made one of the guys in this into a character on their latest episode.
Someone posted this on reddit. They definitely made one of the guys in this into a character on their latest episode.
FFS you're not wrong about the bloke with the long hair (not to mention the robot his/her/itself)
Someone posted this on reddit. They definitely made one of the guys in this into a character on their latest episode.
Seeing as they used an actual robot, the guy was probably in on thisLaurie when Richard is freaking out about Jian-Yang: "If you lose to that, Richard, look...inward."
Does seem a bit less funny this season but still very watchable. Bored of Jian Yang and I'm glad TJ Miller isn't in it anymore because from what I've seen of him outside of the show he seems like a huge tosser.
Bit of a weird ending to that ep though, I was expecting after Richard's speech uncovering what really happened it would turn out it was something much simpler and continue the trope of when things are going well it's actually bad and vice versa. They really do need to switch that up soon.
Bit of a weird ending to that ep though, I was expecting after Richard's speech uncovering what really happened it would turn out it was something much simpler and continue the trope of when things are going well it's actually bad and vice versa. They really do need to switch that up soon.
Yeah, same, seems this season they're going for really quick one episode arcs that are resolved really quickly. Problem is ... they have no real effect on the company at all, like they used to. Which is good in a way cause I do want it to become "big" and successful and stop fecking them over all the time, to breathe some new life in the show, but it also means there isn't much to get invested in either.
Huh? He's a great guy. Why a tosser?
His comments after leaving Silicon Valley and the whole bomb threat thing.
To the former, I've read a few interviews post Silicon Valley and they're all pretty funny. I'm a huge fan of his stand up and the theme seems the same. To me he just seems to be a lazy but hugely funny person.
Only just read about the latter. Seems beyond stupid.
"If you want to work the corner, you can't fall in love every time you turn a trick. That's why you do the Oxy."
The scene where they took apart Fiona
Came here to post that exact quote"If you want to work the corner, you can't fall in love every time you turn a trick. That's why you do the Oxy."
It was like an Always Sunny openingThe scene where they took apart Fiona
"nothing's going to happen to Fionna"
*roll entrance music*
The Gang Destroys Fionna
Coming hard with the Higher Brothers at the end.
The brutality in which they ripped her face offThe scene where they took apart Fiona
brilliant.I was half hoping that Jared would pick up her face from the trash and wear it/sneak it out with him.
Jared really has the best lines: "Richard, adversity is a great teacher … just like cigarette burns"
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Gavin's chat with the mayor was a blinder too that was so understated it nearly slipped past the radar. Some great throw-away gags but the mayor has to win with "… I could have the local High School renamed after you. Rosa Parks has never even been to Goldbriar"
Great episode, finally feels like we're heading somewhere with the plot.
It has really picked up with the last two episodes. The story is finally progressing, and I'm actually laughing again.
Dinesh has become pointless, like Ehrlich.
The last few episodes have been good.
The last few episodes have been good.
Yep he’s been annoying as shit the last few episodes and his storylines are dull.
"Do you wanna die today motherfecker?"
Jared's spontaneous subdued aggression really is brilliant ."Do you wanna die today motherfecker?"
Kiss my piss Should be the lamest insult ever.
Should be the lamest insult ever."Do you wanna die today motherfecker?"
came in for this. It almost had me in tears laughing.Shit, didn't realize that was the finale though it makes sense that it was. Only 8 episodes 
Why did they trim the number of episodes this season?
Oh shit, really?Shit, didn't realize that was the finale though it makes sense that it was. Only 8 episodes
FFS me neither, why the lower episode count?Shit, didn't realize that was the finale though it makes sense that it was. Only 8 episodes
yeah, not sure, HBO usually only do that for a final season, maybe they were unsure about the show after Miller left so lowered the count? At least it's been renewed.
Disappointing as I've felt the season only really got going in the last 2-3 episodes.
it does set up season six well though, I wouldn't be surprised if it's the final season. Nowhere to really go once they're a massive company.
Yeah, think next season would be the last.
With Belson out of Hooli and Amazon acquiring them, think Belson would eventually join Pied Piper and their main competitors would be Laurie's company, but that wouldn't be as engaging I feel.