And while the episode was perfectly plotted, with a thrilling sequence showing Pied Piper’s code surviving an unusual real-world test, it was also, as ever, eerily
Leaving us with a daring setup for Season 3.
It was the best episode this year, and just about a perfect way to close the season, tying up many of the loose ends that had frayed in the past few episodes and Guys with the most screen time, seemed calculated to annoy viewers. But just as often, the show veered toward the flat and the unfunny, and Erlich and Richard, the two Lawyer, a crude and ostentatious billionaire - were surprising, singularly drawn and regularly hilarious. The new characters introduced this season - a robotic venture capitalist, a scandal-plagued Realism, it often offered brilliant and biting commentary on life and business in the tech capital of the world. | Regular readers of these recaps know that I’ve found the second season of “Silicon Valley” to be uneven. While Erlich considers his future, Richard scrambles to save Pied Piper’s.Season 2, Episode 10: “Two Days of the Condor” Meanwhile, Big Head finds himself propped up, and Richard worries Hooli’s claim could have legs.Īs the guys await the verdict on Pied Piper’s fate, an unexpected real-life drama draws a spike in traffic to their livestream and leaves them fighting to hold things together – literally. When Pied Piper and Hooli enter binding arbitration, Erlich demands to be put on the stand. Meanwhile, Jared fibs about Pied Piper's size and Gavin looks for a scapegoat when he feels pressure from board members.ĭirected by: Mike Judge - Written by: Dan O'Keefe Richard gets paranoid about security after he takes pity on a competitor and inadvertently starts a feud. Meanwhile, Dinesh tries to woo a woman online and Gavin looks on the bright side of Nucleus' failure.ĭirected by: Alec Berg - Written by: Daniel Lyons The team fields job offers and Russ is distracted by financial news, but Richard realizes Pied Piper could fold if it doesn't merge with a hated rival. Jared encourages Carla and Monica to be friends.ĭirected by: Alec Berg - Written by: Amy Aniobi Monica wants to participate in a Pied Piper livestream event, while Erlcih reconnects with Double-A, someone he used to mentor. Gilfoyle works on building servers, while Jared becomes Richard's roommate.ĭirected by: Mike Judge - Written by: Carrie Kemper Gavin continues to cause trouble for Pied Piper. Dinesh and Gilfoyle worry that someone they recommended will be receiving more money that themselves.ĭirected by: Mike Judge - Written by: Sonny Lee Richard and Erlich disagree over a potential employee. Gilfoyle and Dinesh play hardball to get what they want, while Gavin finds a new way to deal with the enemy.ĭirected by: Alec Berg - Written by: Carson Mell Richard is approached by billionaire Russ Hanneman, who wants to back Pied Piper. Monica struggles to balance her interest in Pied Piper with her job, while a cash-strapped Dinesh tries to put an end to a Kickstarter for his cousin's app.ĭirected by: Alec Berg - Written by: Alec Berg In the wake of Hooli's bombshell, Richard and the guys struggle to find a backer as they face legal and financial woes. Silicon Valley-Season-2-Promo-Posters.jpgĭirected by: Mike Judge - Written by: Clay Tarverįollowing, their success at TechCrunch Disrupt, the Pied Piper team find themselves being aggressively courted by every VC in Silicon Valley, while Monica adjusts to a new managing partner as Raviga faces major changes.ĭirected by: Mike Judge - Written by: Ron Weiner