Expect more good laughter on HBO in the future. The network has revealed on Thursday that comedies Silicon Valley and Barry have received orders for new seasons which are expected to debut in 2019.
“While Barry has delighted audiences with its deft interplay of comedy and drama, Silicon Valley remains as brilliantly and frighteningly prescient as ever,” said Amy Gravitt, executive vice president of HBO programming in a statement. “We’re thrilled that these two smart, funny shows are returning for another season.”
Silicon Valley became a big hit for HBO since its premiere in 2014. Focusing on a group of men who are trying to build a successful tech company in Silicon Valley, the show is currently three episodes into its fifth season. Although the current season was marked by a departure of one of the show’s main stars T.J. Miller, Silicon Valley is still producing big ratings for HBO so the decision to renew it for the sixth season isn’t a big surprise. While there were rumors earlier that the show could end with season six, this might not be the case now.
“Looking at these episodes, it kind of takes on a new life and a second wind to me in a way,”- said co-creator Mike Judge in a recent interview. “I think it could go on for a while; you never know.”
Barry, which stars Bill Hader, premiered just recently on HBO and focuses on a hitman who travels to Los Angeles to do a job, only to find himself joining the local arts scene. Barry received positive reviews since its premiere.
