StartUp
Fifteen young ambitious people are all working together in an empty building, some also live there. They try to achieve the same goal: having a selfmade business. Despite having the same goal, they're different people with different opinions about how to reach their goal. One of them is Sterre de Vries, who initiated the whole thing. Her father (Bert de Vries) is the owner of the building. It's all there: ambitions, arguments, secrets, intrigues, friendship, family ties, romance, lust.
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Plot Summary
The series follows an unlikely trio who join forces to create their own digital currency. A Haitian-American entrepreneur, a Cuban-American hacker, and a corrupt FBI agent attempt to build a fortune, but their digital money is soon pursued by the dark side of the financial underworld.
Critical Reception
StartUp garnered a mixed but generally positive reception, particularly praised for its gritty tone, compelling performances, and exploration of timely themes like cryptocurrency and corruption. While some critics found the plot occasionally convoluted, the show was often lauded for its suspenseful narrative and its ability to blend elements of crime drama with a modern tech-thriller.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its compelling performances, especially from Adam Brody and Edi Gathegi.
- The show is noted for its dark, atmospheric tone and suspenseful plotlines.
- Explores relevant modern themes of cryptocurrency and financial corruption effectively.
Google audience: Google users generally appreciate StartUp for its engaging storyline, unique premise involving cryptocurrency, and strong acting. Many find the series to be a gripping and addictive watch, with particular highlights being the character development and the escalating tension throughout the seasons.
Fun Fact
The character of Nick Talman, played by Adam Brody, is loosely inspired by the story of Ross Ulbricht, the creator of the dark web marketplace Silk Road, though the series takes significant creative liberties.
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