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I wished there was some sort of prequel to Silicon Valley, e.g. the Aviato story.

by I_am_tiberius 3y ago

Theitheave42 3y ago
I’d watch the fuck out of that. SV was such a good show - miss watching it weekly while it aired.
LeonM 3y ago
Too bad that TJ Miller (Elrich Bachman) probably won't be associated with it.
- toyg 3y ago
  I can actually see a humbled TJ Miller taking a SV spinoff job to relaunch his career, at some point. A prequel would be challenging though, because of aging.
  - Eisenstein 3y ago
    TJ Miller's problem is not that he needs to be 'humbled', his problem is that he has a reduced ability to control judgement and inhibition[0] due to having had a large part of his frontal lobe removed[1]. He is probably not going to get 'better' behavior wise. > "expert medical analyses and reports regarding the defendant’s prior brain surgery and its continued neurological impacts ... cast doubt upon the requisite legal element of intent to commit the charged offense.” [2] > Miller had undergone brain surgery several years ago after having a hemorrhage and multiple seizures. He said “a golf ball-sized” piece of his frontal lobe was removed.[1] [0] Conjecture based on knowledge of neuropsychology [1] https://deadline.com/2021/07/t-j-miller-bomb-threat-charge-dropped-1234802893/ https://deadline.com/2021/07/t-j-miller-bomb-threat-charge-d... [2] https://deadline.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/tj-miller-WMK.pdf https://deadline.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/tj-miller-WM...
    - toyg 3y ago
      Still, all of that pre-dated Silicon Valley. He was productive for several years during and after SV, so I'm sure he could be again.
- tpmx 3y ago
  Pretty much the entire cast was great, but the standouts were, IMO: TJ Miller (Erlich) Martin Starr (Gilfoyle) Zach Woods (Jared) Kumail Nanjiani (Dinesh) (in roughly this order) [Honorary mention: Henry Phillips (John, the datacenter guy)]
  - parpfish 3y ago
    So… every main character except Thomas Middleditch? I think this show exemplified the power of a good ensemble. Any one of the characters would have been annoying by themselves, but put them next to each other and it’s hilarious
    - tpmx 3y ago
      I found his efforts on the show to be relatively bland and repetitive. I think this role could have been cast in a better way.
      - conradfr 3y ago
        Maybe you need some kind of straight character to drive the story. He's Ted in How I Met Your Mother and people said the same thing about him. Also he looks like a good blend of Mark Zuckerberg / Jesse Eisenberg.
  - spitfire 3y ago
    Uhm have you forgotten the incredible talents of Russ hanneman? (Chris Diamantopoulos)
    - tpmx 3y ago
      Car doors that go like this, not like this!
    - jimmygrapes 3y ago
      If you liked him in SV, you should definitely check out Mrs. Davis (I can't even begin to describe the plot because it's fairly schizophrenic), where he plays an Australian version of Russ who dedicates his energy to combating an omniscient and omnipresent AI. He's a treasure.
- jsemrau 3y ago
  TJ Miller made Silicon Valley outstanding. Without him it wasn't the same.
  - dghlsakjg 3y ago
    Apparently the issue was that he wasn’t actually acting.
postsantum 3y ago
Or a spinoff about the dark side of Jared, exploring his hidden personalities
r0fl 3y ago
Title: Aviato: The Rise of the Disruptive Startup Aviato is a prequel to the HBO hit TV show, Silicon Valley. The story follows the journey of a young entrepreneur, named Nelson "Nate" Chatwin, who wants to make a name for himself in the world of tech. He dreams of building a company that will disrupt the airline industry and make air travel more accessible to everyone. The story is set in the late 1990s, when the internet was still in its early stages and startups were popping up all over Silicon Valley. Nate is working as a software engineer at a startup, but he is restless and wants to do something more. One day, while sitting in a coffee shop, he overhears a conversation between two pilots about the challenges of booking flights. That's when he has a Eureka moment and comes up with the idea for Aviato - an online platform that connects travelers with affordable flights. Nate starts working on Aviato in his spare time, but he soon realizes that he needs more help to bring his vision to life. He recruits a group of talented engineers and business-minded individuals to join his team. Together, they work tirelessly to build the Aviato platform from scratch. They encounter numerous challenges along the way, from funding issues to technical glitches, but they never lose sight of their goal. As Aviato gains popularity and investors start pouring in, the team faces new challenges. Nate struggles to balance his work and personal life, as his marriage falls apart due to his obsession with the company. The team also faces pressure from rival startups and industry giants, who are threatened by Aviato's disruptive business model. Throughout the series, we see the rise of Aviato and how it becomes one of the most successful startups in Silicon Valley. We also see the personal and professional sacrifices that Nate and his team make along the way. The series ends with Aviato's launch and its early success, setting the stage for the events that unfold in the original Silicon Valley series. Overall, Aviato is a compelling story about the power of innovation, the challenges of entrepreneurship, and the human cost of building a successful startup. It's a must-watch for fans of Silicon Valley and anyone interested in the tech industry.
- I_am_tiberius 3y ago
  I guess this is written by chatGPT.
  - r0fl 3y ago
    I would watch that prequel with a few prompt changes

I wished there was some sort of prequel to Silicon Valley, e.g. the Aviato story.

Theitheave42 3y ago

I’d watch the fuck out of that. SV was such a good show - miss watching it weekly while it aired.

LeonM 3y ago

Too bad that TJ Miller (Elrich Bachman) probably won't be associated with it.

toyg 3y ago
I can actually see a humbled TJ Miller taking a SV spinoff job to relaunch his career, at some point. A prequel would be challenging though, because of aging.
- Eisenstein 3y ago
  TJ Miller's problem is not that he needs to be 'humbled', his problem is that he has a reduced ability to control judgement and inhibition[0] due to having had a large part of his frontal lobe removed[1]. He is probably not going to get 'better' behavior wise. > "expert medical analyses and reports regarding the defendant’s prior brain surgery and its continued neurological impacts ... cast doubt upon the requisite legal element of intent to commit the charged offense.” [2] > Miller had undergone brain surgery several years ago after having a hemorrhage and multiple seizures. He said “a golf ball-sized” piece of his frontal lobe was removed.[1] [0] Conjecture based on knowledge of neuropsychology [1] https://deadline.com/2021/07/t-j-miller-bomb-threat-charge-dropped-1234802893/ https://deadline.com/2021/07/t-j-miller-bomb-threat-charge-d... [2] https://deadline.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/tj-miller-WMK.pdf https://deadline.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/tj-miller-WM...
  - toyg 3y ago
    Still, all of that pre-dated Silicon Valley. He was productive for several years during and after SV, so I'm sure he could be again.
tpmx 3y ago
Pretty much the entire cast was great, but the standouts were, IMO: TJ Miller (Erlich) Martin Starr (Gilfoyle) Zach Woods (Jared) Kumail Nanjiani (Dinesh) (in roughly this order) [Honorary mention: Henry Phillips (John, the datacenter guy)]
- parpfish 3y ago
  So… every main character except Thomas Middleditch? I think this show exemplified the power of a good ensemble. Any one of the characters would have been annoying by themselves, but put them next to each other and it’s hilarious
  - tpmx 3y ago
    I found his efforts on the show to be relatively bland and repetitive. I think this role could have been cast in a better way.
    - conradfr 3y ago
      Maybe you need some kind of straight character to drive the story. He's Ted in How I Met Your Mother and people said the same thing about him. Also he looks like a good blend of Mark Zuckerberg / Jesse Eisenberg.
- spitfire 3y ago
  Uhm have you forgotten the incredible talents of Russ hanneman? (Chris Diamantopoulos)
  - tpmx 3y ago
    Car doors that go like this, not like this!
  - jimmygrapes 3y ago
    If you liked him in SV, you should definitely check out Mrs. Davis (I can't even begin to describe the plot because it's fairly schizophrenic), where he plays an Australian version of Russ who dedicates his energy to combating an omniscient and omnipresent AI. He's a treasure.
jsemrau 3y ago
TJ Miller made Silicon Valley outstanding. Without him it wasn't the same.
- dghlsakjg 3y ago
  Apparently the issue was that he wasn’t actually acting.

postsantum 3y ago

Or a spinoff about the dark side of Jared, exploring his hidden personalities

r0fl 3y ago

Title: Aviato: The Rise of the Disruptive Startup Aviato is a prequel to the HBO hit TV show, Silicon Valley. The story follows the journey of a young entrepreneur, named Nelson "Nate" Chatwin, who wants to make a name for himself in the world of tech. He dreams of building a company that will disrupt the airline industry and make air travel more accessible to everyone. The story is set in the late 1990s, when the internet was still in its early stages and startups were popping up all over Silicon Valley. Nate is working as a software engineer at a startup, but he is restless and wants to do something more. One day, while sitting in a coffee shop, he overhears a conversation between two pilots about the challenges of booking flights. That's when he has a Eureka moment and comes up with the idea for Aviato - an online platform that connects travelers with affordable flights. Nate starts working on Aviato in his spare time, but he soon realizes that he needs more help to bring his vision to life. He recruits a group of talented engineers and business-minded individuals to join his team. Together, they work tirelessly to build the Aviato platform from scratch. They encounter numerous challenges along the way, from funding issues to technical glitches, but they never lose sight of their goal. As Aviato gains popularity and investors start pouring in, the team faces new challenges. Nate struggles to balance his work and personal life, as his marriage falls apart due to his obsession with the company. The team also faces pressure from rival startups and industry giants, who are threatened by Aviato's disruptive business model. Throughout the series, we see the rise of Aviato and how it becomes one of the most successful startups in Silicon Valley. We also see the personal and professional sacrifices that Nate and his team make along the way. The series ends with Aviato's launch and its early success, setting the stage for the events that unfold in the original Silicon Valley series. Overall, Aviato is a compelling story about the power of innovation, the challenges of entrepreneurship, and the human cost of building a successful startup. It's a must-watch for fans of Silicon Valley and anyone interested in the tech industry.

I_am_tiberius 3y ago
I guess this is written by chatGPT.
- r0fl 3y ago
  I would watch that prequel with a few prompt changes