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    HBO’s ‘Avenue 5’ asks what happens if tech bros conquer space

    by 
    Daniel Cooper
    Daniel Cooper
    01.17.2020

    If you thought that HBO was done mocking technology companies now that Silicon Valley is done, think again. Avenue 5 is the channel's new sitcom, and one that asks the question: "What if tech bros were in charge of more than just our internet histories?'" The answer, at least according to the first half of the season, is that it won't be pretty -- or safe.

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    Watch the first trailer for HBO's 'Avenue 5' sci-fi space comedy

    by 
    Daniel Cooper
    Daniel Cooper
    11.18.2019

    Avenue 5, HBO's new sci-fi comedy, debuts in January, and HBO has released the first teaser to get you excited. The show is about the cruise ship Avenue 5, led by the acerbic Captain Ryan Clark, played by Hugh Laurie. All seems to be pleasant and delightful until an as-yet unforeseen disaster causes mayhem and panic that the crew scrambles to resolve.