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He's come a very long way since Gorburger. I wonder if he shapes up and is the next Chris Pratt.
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T.J. Miller Exiting HBO's 'Silicon Valley'
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Nah, he'll be discount Seth Rogen and probably not much more.
SoulUnison
Banned
I just don't get why people like this character.
This is early Season 1 stuff, he's literally cussing out and assaulting a child, and he never rises above this low.
Sure, he shows moments of cunning and insight, but he never stops being an absolutely reprehensible human being, to the point that it stopped being entertaining to watch and just started feeling abusive and sadistic.
Like... Why is this seemingly the most popular character?
It's low key disturbing to me, on some level.
crimzonflame
Member
WTF him and Jian Yang were the best.
Goldenroad
Member
Ummm...you know this show is a comedy right?
Jack Scofield
Member
That kid was a little shit who had it coming.
There's plenty of good characters on the show so I'm sure it will be fine, but it's still a bit of a bummer.
Regardless starting in S3 he kinda just became his own side plot with very thin links back to the guys. It was like, the entire show had it's own story, and he also had a side story where he just fucks up and loses a bunch of money.
It kinda links back to Pied Piper in a way but overall it was pretty inconsequential.
Regardless starting in S3 he kinda just became his own side plot with very thin links back to the guys. It was like, the entire show had it's own story, and he also had a side story where he just fucks up and loses a bunch of money.
It kinda links back to Pied Piper in a way but overall it was pretty inconsequential.
Alexander DeLarge
Member
I'm a bit worried with
. I don't think the show can survive without either of them.
Gavin going on a temporary, possibly permanent hiatus
I LOVE Silicon Valley, it's one of my favorite comedy shows out there. There genuinely hasn't been an episode, season or character I dislike on the series. That being said, if the series is going to continue to bleed characters & storylines, I'd rather they end it than keep it going for however long. I'm super happy it got renewed for another season, I guess we'll just have to wait & see how it shakes out.
NullPointer
Member
Absolutely. Great scene.
SoulUnison
Banned
Right, and at some point it stopped being funny and started being excessive.
I guess I just don't find terrible human beings being rewarded for being terrible to be hilarious - and my favorite show's Arrested Development.
Dash_Riprock
Member
Is there any reason to watch the show now?
HBO shows usually last about five or six seasons on average. i'd imagine it was wrapping up anyhow
as much as i love Urlich he's become a little rote and one note now. not particularly a disposable character but....story wise it doesn't make a whole lot of sense why he's still sticking around anyway
as much as i love Urlich he's become a little rote and one note now. not particularly a disposable character but....story wise it doesn't make a whole lot of sense why he's still sticking around anyway
Conor_Fool
Banned
Permission to be honest... I vote for The Cyborg to return.
lol you take this show far too seriously
Funny enough it was the first scene that make him endearing for me.
starchild excalibur
Member
Interesting to see him blow up so much out of that group. I personally find Kumail Nanjiani to be the funniest guy out of that circle, but I can see how TJ Miller may have more broad appeal.
FantasticMrFoxdie
Mumber
1) The kid had it coming.
2) Jared is the best.
Mostly because the absurdity of his character fits the others absurdities of the show, and that's where the comedy comes from. He's more extreme that the others, but his template does fit a certain archetype turned up to 11. I never got the feeling like the show was trying to make me care for him in the way HIMYM or Friends attempts to make me care about assholes. It doesn't try and hide the fact that almost every character is scummy in some way.
Also, is Silicon Valley the only show you watch? Erlich is small fry compared to some of the lunatics people idolise. At least here it's under comedy.
FantasticMrFoxdie
Mumber
Noooo he was one of the best characters.
And this latest season with him & Jian Yang has been hilarious. I was hoping they would have a buddy comedy spinoff together
And this latest season with him & Jian Yang has been hilarious. I was hoping they would have a buddy comedy spinoff together
Vincent Alexander
Member
Meh. Worst character is the main guy. I had to quit in season 3 because of him. At least TJ's character is decently consistent and natural in who he is. The main guy is a complete moron or a genius depending on what the story needs for a good laugh...but sadly the laugh is at his own character's expense. I just couldn't take it anymore.
Season 1 still has one of my favorite scenes in a comedy...in the finale when they're doing the math on jerking a conference room off in the most efficient/speedy way. Still brings a smile to my face thinking about it.
TJ Miller has a more relatable archetype, which made him the most likely to break out. The other people in this show are just funny nerds, which is a harder sell to the gen pop.
I honestly think Lorie and Gavin are the funniest characters on SV. I hope that, with Ulrich gone, Gavin can step back into the picture.
Masterspeed
Member
You probably wouldn't like Always Sunny...
I think the difference is that everybody rightfully hates the Always Sunny gang. We enjoy watching them, though, because they hardly ever achieve success, and they don't really even want it when something good does happen to them. The silicon valley guys get loads of goodwill from their community, though, and never realize or care what people are doing for them. Jared excepted, of course.
metalslimer
Member
I feel like the show already creatively peaked. Hopefully season 5 is the last one.
It's been a great run though.
It's been a great run though.
polyh3dron
Banned
Be careful with those pearls, they might turn into sand if you're not careful.
That little kid brought piss to a shit fight.
Switch Back 9
a lot of my threads involve me fucking up somehow. Perhaps I'm a moron?
digitalrelic
Banned
Because... it's funny? And he's a fictional character on an over the top TV show that makes people laugh? It's not like the show is trying to get you to root for him. It's funny to see him fail in spectacular ways. No one loves Erlich because he's a great guy.
I like his character and the show, but I think he's got a little one note. I think they've ran out of ideas of what to do with his character, and I'm not too concerned about the gap he'll leave.
There is a great supporting cast that could increase their screentime, or they could add a new character into the mix.
If he's getting more film work, I can understand why he'd not have time in his schedule.
Speaking of, doesn't Kumail Nanjiani have a movie out soon?
There is a great supporting cast that could increase their screentime, or they could add a new character into the mix.
If he's getting more film work, I can understand why he'd not have time in his schedule.
Speaking of, doesn't Kumail Nanjiani have a movie out soon?
NYR
Member
I tend to agree. This season has been very disappointing, season 1 and 2 were incredible, so many classic jokes.
Doug Heffernan
Member
I can't imagine the show without him, just cancel it.
miller.skippins
Banned
goddamnit, people! it is Jian Yang. NOT Jing Yang.
OT...same thing as Chun-Li. Pronounce it as Choon-Lee. NOT Ch-un Lee!!!
I am chinese and the mispronunciations enraged me.
That's too bad, he was one of the only things I liked this season. The show just seems really flat and lifeless now, with the only highlights being the zanier and less passive characters (Erlich, Jin Yang, Gavin, Jack).
Yeah, The Big Sick, it just premiered at SIFF. I think it's coming out late June.
Yeah, The Big Sick, it just premiered at SIFF. I think it's coming out late June.
miller.skippins
Banned
You must be fun during movie outings.
here's the thing about enjoying fiction. Your personal philosophy shouldn't dictate your preferences.
I love Tarantino stuff. I love Japanese torture horror stuff like Audition. That doesn't mean I am into S&M.
I love Eric Cartman in Southpark. But that doesn't mean i like him as a person.
If you can't tell the difference between the role of a character in fiction versus your real life preferential philosophy, then you need to really chill.
Are you one of those that went full 'RAGE' when a character in a Tarantino's movie spouted the N word?
Hero Prinny
Member
tragic, one of the best characters in the show imo
rokkerkory
Member
I live in the SV should I even watch this show? Honest question!
miller.skippins
Banned
Admiral Woofington
Member
I mean it's a comedy from Mike judge about silicon Valley companies. And it's damn good too
It's got some funny bits, but you really have to turn off your brain (for both the tech and the plot).