In other words, Silicon Valley relies on the same patterns of behavior, storytelling formulas, and comedic sensibilities that it always has - and yes, that includes some juvenile, though admittedly semi-clever jokes.
"Grow Fast Or Die Slow," the fifth season premiere, isn't an instant cure-all adjustment for the show, but it does show the flickers of Silicon Valley moving into new territory.
Looks like the old Richard Hendricks is back. I'm back too, for my fifth go-round as your humble recapper. Readers, place your bets. I say Richard becomes head of Hooli by the end of this season.