I disliked the over dramatic stuff and the early first season tried to treat the lead like a Steve jobs (yet again). I really like the 80s aesthetic and the Texas setting. Makes me almost wish I was around during those days.
I think it was more the lead trying to be a Steve jobs figuere (and mostly failing at creating actually good products)... The first season culminates in him seeing a Mac for the first time, and realizing everything he's done so far is not even in the same ball park. But it was a good show - and got much better in the second season if you stuck with it.
Yeah I did stick with it and totally agree, but I'd say Mr Robot far surpasses HACF for tech based drama.