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5 TV series that every programmer should watch
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- Cristian Encalada
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.
Table of contents
Mr Robot
- Genre: Psychological Thriller, Drama, Cybersecurity
- Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video
- Number of Episodes: 45 (4 seasons)

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)

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)

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)

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")

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!