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5 TV series that every programmer should watch

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    Cristian Encalada
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In the world of tech and computers, there are some pretty cool TV series. They're about hackers, nerds, and all digital things. Whether you're a tech expert or just curious, these shows have drama, humor, and futuristic stuff. So, let's take a look at some of them about tech!.

Note: The following list has no particular order. I just mentioned some series that I've watched and I recommend.

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Mr Robot

  • Genre: Psychological Thriller, Drama, Cybersecurity
  • Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video
  • Number of Episodes: 45 (4 seasons)
Mr. Robot series

Summary: The main character is Elliot, a computer cybersecurity engineer by day and a hacker by night. He is recruited by a secret group of hackers to take down big corporations, even the one he's paid to protect. It's a moral war because he's caught between his job and his desire to expose the companies he thinks are messing up and ruining the world

Silicon Valley

  • Genre: Comedy, Tech Industry Satire
  • Where to Watch: HBO Max
  • Number of Episodes: 53 (6 seasons)
Silicon Valley series

Summary: This funny series is about an introverted computer programmer named Richard and his clever friends in Silicon Valley. They want to become successful in the high-tech industry. They live in a house owned by a rich guy who wants a share of their work. Things get complicated when Richard invents a popular software program, and his boss and a wealthy investor start competing to get it

The Big Bang Theory

  • Genre: Comedy, Nerd Culture
  • Where to Watch: HBO Max
  • Number of Episodes: 279 (12 seasons)
The Big Bang Theory series

Summary: Leonard and Sheldon are brilliant physicists who know a ton about quantum physics but struggle with everyday social situations, especially when it comes to women. Fortunately, their luck changes when Penny, a waitress and aspiring actress, becomes their neighbor. They also spend time with their friends Wolowitz and Koothrappali, who are fellow scientists at Caltech.

The IT Crowd

  • Genre: Comedy
  • Where to Watch: Netflix, Amazon Prime Video
  • Number of Episodes: 25 (4 seasons)
The IT Crowd series

Summary: A three-person IT group keeps its company running with minimal effort or social contact.

Black Mirror

  • Genre: Anthology, Science Fiction, Dystopian
  • Where to Watch: Netflix
  • Number of Episodes: 22 (5 seasons + interactive film "Bandersnatch")
Black Mirror series

Summary: "Black Mirror" explores the negative effects of technology on society. Each episode tells its own story, usually with a dark and warning message about our highly connected world.

Thanks for reading, enjoy the series!