INTERVIEW - Thomas Middleditch on reactions to his series at the 2014 Critics' Choice Television Awards

The transcript covers a conversation about the surreal experience of being nominated for an award, the nature of a show that satirizes Silicon Valley, feedback from the industry, and a brief mention of Robin Williams. The discussion highlights the excitement and surreal nature of the experience, the show's character-driven satire, and the positive industry feedback.

How does the speaker describe the experience of being nominated?

• As a routine event

• As a disappointing moment

• As a quiet and calm event

• As a surreal experience

What is the atmosphere like at the event according to the speaker?

• Dark and silent

• Calm and peaceful

• Formal and serious

• Loud with bright lights

How is the show described in relation to 'Entourage'?

• It's a documentary

• It's a musical

• It's similar but set in Silicon Valley

• It's a horror series

What transformation do the characters in the show undergo?

• From artists to critics

• From students to teachers

• From nerds to powerful figures

• From athletes to coaches

What kind of feedback has the show received from the industry?

• It's unrealistic

• It's too dramatic

• It's accurate and on point

• It's outdated