'The Audacity' is the dark tech successor to HBO's 'Silicon Valley'

"I was a massive fan of 'Silicon Valley.' Anybody who says that you're just doing 'Silicon Valley' part two, thank you very much. Fantastic compliment. But there is a darkness in this show that I think is offset by comedy."

"The first two episodes of the show follow Duncan confronting a bitter defeat as his company Hypernosis fails to be acquired by a competitor simply dubbed Cupertino, helmed by 'Big Tim' in a clear nod to Apple. The failed acquisition puts his all-important stock price at risk of a steep decline."

"Rules are designed to keep morons in line, says Duncan in one of the many despicable CEO-isms. When Joanne tries to place boundaries on her professional relationship with Duncan, he turns his omnipotent privacy-invading algorithms on her, stalking and blackmailing her for intel on his competitors."

AMC's new series 'The Audacity' follows tech founder Duncan as his company Hypernosis fails to be acquired by a competitor. Facing a potential stock price decline, Duncan refuses to accept defeat and explores questionable legal options to maintain his equity. The show blends dark comedy with absurdist humor, exploring the despicable behavior of tech executives. Duncan confides in his therapist Joanne, but when she attempts to establish professional boundaries, he uses his privacy-invading algorithms to stalk and blackmail her for competitive intelligence. Showrunner Jonathan Glatzer, known for work on 'Succession' and 'Better Call Saul,' positions the series as a spiritual successor to 'Silicon Valley' while emphasizing its darker tone.

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