Mr. Robot

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  1. SimboTheKing
    Aug 15, 2023
    8
    I really love the story of Mr Robot although, if I was being harsh, I can definitely see all the media it gets much of its inspiration from. To its credit, I don't think it tries to obscure or hide these influences and it is good enough that it still holds its own.

    I love the acting of the core actors but I do think the wider cast is not 100% quality and some lines felt a little wooden.    I really love the story of Mr Robot although, if I was being harsh, I can definitely see all the media it gets much of its inspiration from. To its credit, I don't think it tries to obscure or hide these influences and it is good enough that it still holds its own.

    I love the acting of the core actors but I do think the wider cast is not 100% quality and some lines felt a little wooden.

    However, I do love a good mystery and Mr Robot sets up an intriguing storyline that I know is gonna keep me hooked. A strong recommendation.    … Expand
  2. sachineldho
    Dec 14, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Mr. Robot season 1 is just Fight Club lite: corporate hatred, secret organization, and multiple personality disorder.… Expand
  3. All_ButTrU4
    Jan 4, 2022
    8
    All round satisfying. Mr.Robot has all the makings of a cult classic! Seeing the world from the perspective of an mentally unhinged computer hacker with a refreshingly philosophical mind, one that yearns to break the system
    of corporate enslavement. You are put into the seat of an imaginary friend and bear witness to the the protagonist innermost thoughts and motivations, a psychological    All round satisfying. Mr.Robot has all the makings of a cult classic! Seeing the world from the perspective of an mentally unhinged computer hacker with a refreshingly philosophical mind, one that yearns to break the system
    of corporate enslavement. You are put into the seat of an imaginary friend and bear witness to the the protagonist innermost thoughts and motivations, a psychological thrill ride and a masterpiece at that.
    This show is one that will spark your mental fires and leave you questioning your own motivations in
    life more often than not.
    Elliot, is really drawing me in. He's so fantastically flawed, beautifully destructive, sane and insane. His outlook on the world is perhaps pessimistic, or arrogant, but there is a truth in his words - his inner dialogue that comes across as well-written poetry. By the time you're on episode four, the confusion somewhat kicks in. This is okay though, as each character is slowly becoming themselves in the show and synchronizing. I can tell how each character is going to intertwine for the most part - but Elliot is the main attraction. I believe there are people out there who are like him; snorting Morphine 30's and taking Suboxone so he doesn't withdraw - a computer genius and natural poet, and a complete sociopath who abuses his power over computers and the internet to understand the human condition and even himself. This show is well worth your time; I think even the older crowds (I'm 22) - so basically people who would be my parents, can learn something from this show. They can catch a glimpse of what we're all really like: Sociopathic internet nerds who tweet and text and share, passing information around this sterile country as if it's the very air we breath. This show captures the current zeitgeist, or overall spirit of the times    … Expand
  4. Abso_lute1
    Oct 7, 2021
    9
    Season one of Mr. Robot is awesome. Fueled by a committed performance by Rami Malek, a riveting story, memorable characters, a cool techno score, and mind-blowing cinematography; this show truly soars. Amongst my favorite characters, Mr. Robot truly stands out, being a charismatic, smart and ultimately a father like figure to Elliot who never had one. Elliot Alderson is a great protagonistSeason one of Mr. Robot is awesome. Fueled by a committed performance by Rami Malek, a riveting story, memorable characters, a cool techno score, and mind-blowing cinematography; this show truly soars. Amongst my favorite characters, Mr. Robot truly stands out, being a charismatic, smart and ultimately a father like figure to Elliot who never had one. Elliot Alderson is a great protagonist that I have no trouble rooting for when he is in desperate situations. My favorite episodes are, hellofriend.mov, br4ve-trave1er.asf, _m1rr0r1ng.qt, and zer0-day. Ultimately Mr. Robot is unpredictable, riveting, and a great introduction to the world of Mr. Robot.… Expand
  5. geewah
    Jan 9, 2021
    9
    Absorbing, edge of the seat show that is brilliantly written by Sam Esmail.
    One of 2015's best shows.
  6. TudorPopescu
    Nov 1, 2020
    10
    Mr. Robot is one of the best TV series I've ever seen. I consider it to be on par with the likes of Breaking Bad. It blew my goddamn mind. It's original, unique, and unpredictable. There isn't any other show like this. The story is excellent and you're always wondering what will happen next. I cared about pretty much all the characters. Solid performances from the actors across the board,Mr. Robot is one of the best TV series I've ever seen. I consider it to be on par with the likes of Breaking Bad. It blew my goddamn mind. It's original, unique, and unpredictable. There isn't any other show like this. The story is excellent and you're always wondering what will happen next. I cared about pretty much all the characters. Solid performances from the actors across the board, especially from Rami Malek. Mr. Robot starts on a high note, continues on a high note, and ends on a high note. The quality and the consistency never falter at all. I **** love it. Go watch it right now.… Expand
  7. Felindie
    Jul 15, 2019
    8
    An original plot with very interesting features. It is slow but it is worthy.
  8. Broyax
    Feb 17, 2019
    5
    Monsieur Robot est un hacker de génie, un peu anarchiste sur les bords, idéaliste et anti-système... surtout anti-E, "E" la méga-corporation intrusive et reine du Monopoly qui espionne, contrôle tout et magouille à tout va bien entendu : une sorte de concentré des "GAFA" actuels, affectueusement surnommée "E(vil)" par Monsieur Robot et sa joyeuse équipe...

    Alors, ils vont hacker la Evil    Monsieur Robot est un hacker de génie, un peu anarchiste sur les bords, idéaliste et anti-système... surtout anti-E, "E" la méga-corporation intrusive et reine du Monopoly qui espionne, contrôle tout et magouille à tout va bien entendu : une sorte de concentré des "GAFA" actuels, affectueusement surnommée "E(vil)" par Monsieur Robot et sa joyeuse équipe...

    Alors, ils vont hacker la Evil Corp pour un monde meilleur et liiibre... oui, il y a un peu de SJW là-dedans. Mais aussi la diversité du vivre ensemble et la valse et la foire aux clichés. Car si la série semble plus ou moins vraisemblable, elle s'écarte bien trop souvent d'un quelconque réalisme. En tout cas, c'est clairement divertissant, à la manière des jeux Watch Dogs par exemple.

    Mais si c'est divertissant et parfois carrément drôle, c'est surtout parce que Monsieur Robot n'a plus toutes les lumières allumées là-haut... il est complètement cinglé. Et ça, la série nous l'explique au fur et à mesure et au fil des saisons jusqu'à atteindre un paroxysme à la moitié de la saison 3. Plus que le hacking, "Mr. Robot" est en effet une série sur la maladie mentale !

    Et ce n'est pas que lui (excellemment incarné par Rami Malek), c'est aussi la majorité des personnages tous aussi tarés les uns que les autres... une galerie de fous et un asile à ciel ouvert en somme. Si ces excès sont plaisants, ils deviennent néanmoins fatigants à force de répétition et ne servent par vraiment l'intrigue principale. Les personnages de Wellick (le Suédois dépressif) ou de la blondinette aux yeux globuleux par exemple ne servent en fait... à rien ou presque. Et sont incohérents dans leurs comportements ou leur motivations.

    Oui, on sait qu'ils sont dingues d'accord, mais tout de même ! on pourrait se passer d'eux aisément et on sent bien qu'ils ne sont que des bouche-trous en définitive. Par ailleurs, le grand complot international et délirant est surtout trop délirant pour qu'on y croit un peu plus que ça... c'est simplet, caricatural et symptomatique d'une paranoïa typiquement américaine (non, c'est pas les Russes cette fois, c'est les Chinois !).

    En dépit de ses divagations et même de ses provocations (progressistes), en dépit de sa réalisation de plus en plus maniérée et malgré son essouflement regrettable lors de la seconde moitié de la troisième saison, la série parvient à nous surprendre et sait à peu près garder le rythme -à défaut de garder le cap.

    A l'issue de la troisième saison cependant, on se demande comment ils vont parvenir à conclure ce merdier (les scénaristes ou le scénariste en question) car ça part totalement en vrille. Le personnage "White Rose" est à l'image de la série finalement : dingue, machiavélique et signe d'un agenda vraiment douteux... et de mauvais goût. Heureusement, le petit hacker qui se hacke lui-même régulièrement reste à la fois drolatique et assez fascinant.    … Expand
  9. ViniciusBrito
    Feb 15, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This show is not about hackers or hacking and stuff like that, saying this would be like say that "Rocky" series is about boxe for example, wich isn't, Rocky is about life. Mr. Robot is about mental illness and about living the life and how you do it.

    There are a lot of different aspects inside the mental situation, Elliot Alderson is the main character, and right at the beginning the show already gave a huge good hit, wich is to make we, the audience, Elliot's consciousness, wich is fantanstic, because we are inside of his head and he is all the time speaking with us, making questions, analyzing and a lot of other good stuff that wouldn't be possible if this wasn't the case, and considering that he has multiple crises, existential, anxiety and more, it is really interesting to know what he is thinking of what is going on or from who he is speaking to.

    It is great that we know things from his perspective, we don't know things that he doesn't, yes we do see things that he don't, but not extra crucial things, there are a lot of moments where people around him know something that he forgot, but we are in dark just like him, trying to think of something together, that is so nice, and give some possibilities that turned out to be a giant and so dope plot twists, wich is about Elliot's family. As soon as he kissed Darlene and she was acting mad and Elliot didn't knew what was going on and Darlene said that he forgot who she is, i was already like expecting something big, but not that big, the fact that Darlene was Elliot's sister the whole time and she knew that the whole time changed so many things, and we not knowing that with Elliot while everyone around did was so surreal and well done, we could just go back and rewatch that we would see things completely differents between them, but as much as his father. About his father, there were some clues, about what was actually happening there, i did indeed suspected because of some dialogues, first, during the pier, where he pushes into the water, them there was some moments that felt strange how people reacted of some actions that he did, and i was suspecting already, but in any moment i was sure, so when it really showed what was going on, it was still a strong hit. That gaves some many possibilities for the next stuff, Elliot could have forgot about so many things and his mind state can reach so many different potential.

    The philosophical parts are also huge and fantastic, the show covers a lot of thinkers, culture in general that talks about some good stuff, for example, existencialism, in a lot of moments we discuss with Elliot if we are real, the final speech of his father was so strong, what is real? All the time we are being exposed to marketing and people telling us what to do, what to think, what to feel about this and that, what is real? We are even controlling ourselves, or the invisible hand is? Our debts are comanding our attitudes? Are we really free? This show can make we questionate so much and really put some effort in us, make we think in what path we really are.

    The mental illness aspect was so good in this show, probably perfect, for sure a lot of people suffers from something about that, Elliot got so many and you see it acting on him, the doubts, the feat, not knowing how to speak sometimes or how to react in some way that would be acceptable by others, the hallucinations speaking with you and for you all the time, doing stuff in your place, the feel of being followed and watched all the time, all of this is there, and watching this in fact made me so comfortable, i see a lot of Elliot in me and i think that this helps a lot, i believe that a lot of people does feel like this as well.

    For that to happen well would be necessary a great actor to put us there and Rami Malek is godamn perfect, he make us completely buy all of his illness and his problems, his difficults, the traumas, you see that he is overloaded by so much in his mind, the way that he speaks, that he moves for each situation, he is perfect in many ways. Christian Slatter is also great, he does have a voice and way to act very different from Elliot, wich was great considering that they were the same person. Portia Doubleday in other hand, i don't found here very good, she felt always the same, her face expressions are always the same during the whole show, she does have a good diction, but in expressing not at all. Carly Chaikin is also very nice, her loose way and not taking many things serious really filled the show with joy.

    The story overall it is nice, the parts about Elliot with his familly and mind, so as with his missions are perfect. Now, the parts about the company going up and down, the crimes, Wellick, aren't bad, but i don't that they were perfect on point, it feels that there is some winding about that, so as that there are some moments that i got a bit lost about these moments, the Wellick character may be way to caricato.    … Expand
  10. NronQsr
    Jan 5, 2019
    8
    It is a curious and intelligent show, it makes you think about many political, social and moral issues. It starts very strong and it is the season that I liked the most. However, the political approach of the series does not seem right to me since it has a clear anarchist and communist tendency.
  11. BulgarianCritic
    Nov 21, 2018
    10
    I loved the show and enjoyed the characters and the story its telling.The twists in all of the seasons were great and i cant wait for season 4
  12. mihaiteodor97
    Sep 3, 2018
    5
    I'll forever have a deep disgust to the type of media which is used as a soapbox for the creator to voice his opinion, more than often by talking down to the audience,
    What's Mr Robot about? I couldn't tell. I can tell, instead, that Sam Esmail really loves movies and pop culture, especially Back to the Future II (don't worry if you forget, you'll be remained of this for three seasons so    I'll forever have a deep disgust to the type of media which is used as a soapbox for the creator to voice his opinion, more than often by talking down to the audience,
    What's Mr Robot about? I couldn't tell. I can tell, instead, that Sam Esmail really loves movies and pop culture, especially Back to the Future II (don't worry if you forget, you'll be remained of this for three seasons so far) hates piracy, really hates Trump, religion, The Martian, and phonies in general.
    The show is supposed to have been planned with an ending in mind, but I bet it was planned ahead just as much as Lost or the new Star Wars trilogy.
    Oh, and I also can compile a mixtape of Esmail's favorite music if I want to. Still don't know what the show is about. If I could summaries it in one scene, it would be one of the million scenes of someone knocking on a door for a very long time.
    Mr Cliffhanger, or how to jerk around the audience for three years with the promise that all will make sense. Now that's an appropriate title, much better than Mr Robot.    … Expand
  13. annbd
    Jul 15, 2018
    10
    A brilliant, breathtaking beginning, hypnotizing with its content, perfect direction, dialogue and acting. That detail showing way of shooting, totally captivating, plus super well-selected music, matching and provoking attention make Mr. Robot Season 1 an unconditional
    masterpiece. It concerns a sensitive and ill-tempered subject of modern society, showing a possible solution, giving    A brilliant, breathtaking beginning, hypnotizing with its content, perfect direction, dialogue and acting. That detail showing way of shooting, totally captivating, plus super well-selected music, matching and provoking attention make Mr. Robot Season 1 an unconditional
    masterpiece. It concerns a sensitive and ill-tempered subject of modern society, showing a possible solution, giving hope and motivating. And not only the subject - the inhumanity of society and the division between people, who prefer to hide their true feelings, which completely separates them from one another and makes them lonely, but also in every part of the film the sensitivity is felt. And how many important issues were highlighted, I just can't believe. I remember how deeply this series influenced me. I was mad, angry I'm part of that. On the other hand, I received understanding and reassurance. It was a whole experience for which I'm very grateful. Unbelievable job by Sam Esmail.    … Expand
  14. browe47
    Jul 10, 2018
    2
    This show starts off by showing the great promise and credo of most hackers; People who see wrongdoing and have to do something about it. Then quickly shifts to paint hackers as drugged-out, schizophrenic, homeless, psychopathic nut jobs who will do anything for a “cause” without any thought of consequence. It generates the idea that the best hackers are either being manipulated by theThis show starts off by showing the great promise and credo of most hackers; People who see wrongdoing and have to do something about it. Then quickly shifts to paint hackers as drugged-out, schizophrenic, homeless, psychopathic nut jobs who will do anything for a “cause” without any thought of consequence. It generates the idea that the best hackers are either being manipulated by the very governments or companies that they despise OR cannot differentiate between a moral code and macroeconomic-sized criminal activity.

    The pace of the show and the acting is really good and they do a lot of things well. But it's quite obvious that these characters are blatantly selling their soul to evil forces. (The Dark Army, Fsociety, AKA Devil figures). I will explain further to make it clear.

    How else would the "lawyer" type that visited Tyrell (season 3 episode 3) know that he hated his father, had been unfaithful to his wife, and had killed someone? The man asks Tyrell 6 questions multiple times that are all a major sin in Christianity. He asks, "Have you murdered, have you committed adultery, do you hate your parents, will you be loyal to me"? These are part of the 10 commandments: Do not worship any other god, do not murder, do not commit adultery, honor your father & mother, do not lie.

    While that doesn't really bother me, it is furthering the stereotype that most hackers are evil. When, in fact, the majority of hackers are only concerned with making security better to protect others. Like anything, it is a struggle between good and evil. But this show quickly blurs the lines into, it's all evil.    … Expand
  15. Cyanurea
    Jul 5, 2018
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Basically good. Good writing and performances. Absurdly nice camera and set work. Kudos for having the most realistic tech on TV. Plot feels fresh until you realize it's Fight Club with hackers.… Expand
  16. mellonhead
    Apr 9, 2018
    9
    An excellent first season if you manage to get through all of it. Wonderfully acted and a great story. The plot, the flow, and the twists are perfectly executed. Top notch television. I don't want to spoil it because it was kinda spoiled for me. Just watch it.

    Grade: Contention for best of the year
  17. tasmaniandevil
    Mar 6, 2018
    5
    This show just didn't click with me. I feel a little unfair because I appreciate the effort the show makes. It addresses interesting topics and has a cast of well-rounded characters. For me, it felt a bit overly dramatized and I don't think the antagonists were written well enough because I didn't really feel that invested in them, neither in a positive nor negative way.
  18. luke100
    Jan 11, 2018
    9
    Season 1 is often very much a copy of Fight Club minus the homoerotic subtexts, but the performances and the depiction of hacking makes the show impossible to put down. Seasons 2 and 3 slow down the tempo, expand upon the politics, allow the characters to grow and shift, and feel generally more mature, yet no less engaging.
  19. POLOVOYORGAN
    Jan 7, 2018
    1
    Ne bilo polovogo akta tri goda, v svezi s chem virajau svoy nedol'stvo. bil daje suhostoy :(
  20. Kamikazeshocki
    Dec 8, 2017
    10
    The show had me at the pilot. It directly hit my "awesome" spot.
    The topic and execution of that series is totally to my taste and I feverishly gulped every episode from season 1. But I was left wanting more.
    Season 2 was quite a disappointment in relation to season 1 and the writing strayed of it's path. Became psychadelic **** instead of focusing on the main point of the series.    The show had me at the pilot. It directly hit my "awesome" spot.
    The topic and execution of that series is totally to my taste and I feverishly gulped every episode from season 1. But I was left wanting more.
    Season 2 was quite a disappointment in relation to season 1 and the writing strayed of it's path. Became psychadelic **** instead of focusing on the main point of the series.
    Season 3 is again the total contrary, luckily. Rami Malek + Cristian Slater became producers and steered it back to the direction of season one and goddamn is this season awesome !!

    One of the most underrated series of these years. And I cannot understand why season 2 is better rated than the others. Some people just wanna see the world burn, eh?

    Season 1: 10/10
    Season 2: 8/10
    Season 3: 10/10 (so far)    … Expand
  21. Avalancheee
    Nov 1, 2017
    2
    Seasons 1 and 2 were off-the-charts fantastic. Season 3 is a major disappointment, all due to the scripts. Every episode has been completely predictable. But what's even worse, Robot insulted 63 million Trump voters by constant shots at Trump. This show was truly above the fray until this recent BS hit. What a waste of great acting talent. Won't watch anymore.
  22. erikes25
    Oct 25, 2017
    9
    You're losing it, kiddo by watching Mr. Robot.

    “You’re losing it, kiddo”(Mr. Robot) is probably one of the many things that you will say to yourself while you watch this show. Mr. Robot is a tv show that revolves around Elliot Alderson, who is a cybersecurity engineer and hacker who suffers from social anxiety disorder and clinical depression. The show is full of suspense and a bit of    You're losing it, kiddo by watching Mr. Robot.

    “You’re losing it, kiddo”(Mr. Robot) is probably one of the many things that you will say to yourself while you watch this show. Mr. Robot is a tv show that revolves around Elliot Alderson, who is a cybersecurity engineer and hacker who suffers from social anxiety disorder and clinical depression. The show is full of suspense and a bit of paranoia. The is perfect for anyone that love the complex ideas of hack and how we are controlled by technology. It is also delightful to see a show about hacking be so accurate about the information the present. This is because they a team of advisors that include “a team of hackers and cybersecurity experts including Jeff Moss (founder and director of Black Hat and DEF CON computer security conferences), Marc Rogers (Principal security researcher for Cloudflare and head of security for DEF CON), Ryan Kazanciyan (Chief security architect for Tanium) and Andre McGregor (Director of security for Tanium and former FBI Cyber Special agent) to assist him with the authenticity of the hacks and the technology being used”. This show is perfect in many ways, yet it has a few flaws. If you do not have an interest in technical ideas, it might be hard to get captured by. The show is also quite dark, and give a lot of meta-comments on the current global situations. The show is highly recommended if you have interest in computers, cybersecurity, or simply like a well made suspenseful show. I would give a 9/10.    … Expand
  23. chidime
    Jul 30, 2017
    9
    Wow. Gotta give these guys a hand. This is one amazing show. I did have issues with it tbh, and up until Episode 8, it was maybe a 7 or an 8, but wow the last 3 episodes really took this to another level. My only problems with the show come from the fact that some people just seem to act stupidly (e.g the plot involving Ollie and Angela and the CD - don't wanna spoil much), but it neverWow. Gotta give these guys a hand. This is one amazing show. I did have issues with it tbh, and up until Episode 8, it was maybe a 7 or an 8, but wow the last 3 episodes really took this to another level. My only problems with the show come from the fact that some people just seem to act stupidly (e.g the plot involving Ollie and Angela and the CD - don't wanna spoil much), but it never succeeded in bringing the show down, especially towards the end. Love it and about to binge on Season 2.… Expand
  24. BananaLuiz
    Jul 22, 2017
    10
    Incredible, great story with great characters and great performances, a series that captivates you from beginning to end, with a wonderful direction and photograph, going on the right track and becoming more and more interesting, one of the best series ever saw
  25. ergenecondom
    Jul 5, 2017
    10
    son zamanlardaki en başarılı seri bence 2 sezonunu saymıyorum ama 1 sezon çok saglamdı göndermeler harikaydı rami malek rola çok uymuş resmen yaşıyor efsaneler yerinde yeri hazır bence
  26. KayVen17
    Dec 29, 2016
    8
    Deutsche Review - Kritik

    Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. Regeln    Deutsche Review - Kritik

    Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. Regeln verstanden?
    Dann sind hier meine Punkte.

    Mein persönlicher Score = 80/100
    Mein User Score = 8/10

    Lohnenswert? = Definitiv.
    Fortsetzung erwünscht? = Definitiv.    … Expand
  27. Phil133
    Nov 3, 2016
    9
    A great show that is well worth a watch, a different approach to 'hackers' than most tv shows. While there are some questionable parts of the series the final few episodes definitely up the ante.
  28. Enforcer122
    Oct 16, 2016
    10
    Mr Robot is the most original and compelling series I've watched since breaking bad. The main character Elliot played by Rami Malek does an incredible job of being relatable and believable. Each character is tied in perfectly and the story has so many twists and turns. Amazing!
  29. jakey1995abc
    Oct 11, 2016
    10
    One of the most complicated TV series of all time. Many plot twists and surprises are in store for anyone planning to watch this in the future. 10/10.
  30. dierregi
    Oct 7, 2016
    4
    I am on episode 5 of the first series and I still have to "warm up". I agree Elliot, the main character, is interesting and Rami Malek is compelling, but a strong performance does not make a great series. Not even Bryan Cranston could have pulled Breaking Bad for 5 seasons without a great script and cast.

    Here the plot is confused to put it mildly, supporting characters are weak or    I am on episode 5 of the first series and I still have to "warm up". I agree Elliot, the main character, is interesting and Rami Malek is compelling, but a strong performance does not make a great series. Not even Bryan Cranston could have pulled Breaking Bad for 5 seasons without a great script and cast.

    Here the plot is confused to put it mildly, supporting characters are weak or cliches (or both) and the show tries much too hard to be politically correct (a female Muslim hacker? Seriously?). Not to mention way too much computer jargon. Makes me feel like I need a master in IT before I am allowed to continue watching...    … Expand
  31. hijack-
    Sep 28, 2016
    8
    Sometimes a little bit slow but in general - great show. Climatic and dark, psychological feast with amazing characters. Not for everyone, thats for sure. Geeks - unite here :)
  32. Filmcritic1
    Sep 26, 2016
    10
    I personally don't watch TV much and was interested in the show based on how it depicted hacking. But @#$! me!!!!! This is such an awesome show. The performances are truly some of the best on TV period and the story is almost like Fight Club with a modern day hacker twist. The depiction of social anxiety and loneliness portrayed by Rami Malek is just some of the best acting I have everI personally don't watch TV much and was interested in the show based on how it depicted hacking. But @#$! me!!!!! This is such an awesome show. The performances are truly some of the best on TV period and the story is almost like Fight Club with a modern day hacker twist. The depiction of social anxiety and loneliness portrayed by Rami Malek is just some of the best acting I have ever seen period. Watch this show, that's basically what I'm saying here.… Expand
  33. spud
    Sep 24, 2016
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Over-hyped, Instagram-filter-ish, self-important vacuousness populated by cardboard-cutout, two-dimensional characters performed by lackluster actors. Rami Malek, the lead, is actually alright in his performance, though the "autistic and/or socially inept genius" cliché was already an exhausted resource by the time Mr. Robot was first released: Sherlock, Elementary, Monk, the Mentalist, etc... Not to mention that the whole premise behind Mr Robot (both the split personality and the project to bring down financial institutions) are literally lifted from Fight Club. Don't waste your time with this show.… Expand
  34. Eienkei
    Sep 8, 2016
    10
    As a tech guy, I love how accurate Mr. Robot is! As a fan of fine TV series, I love how great Mr. Robot is written, played and directed. Actings are Emmy worthy, the story is astonishingly engaging and the directing is among the best in recent years!
    I highly recommend this show to any movie and TV fans and it is a must see for techies and geeks!
  35. JoeJoeJoeJoe
    Sep 7, 2016
    10
    As a programmer, and as someone who likes TV shows with a plot twist, I love this show. I used to think it might not be possible for there to be a TV show as good as Breaking Bad, but I am glad I was wrong.
  36. mrffant
    Sep 4, 2016
    6
    Character/narrator with identical characteristics of Fight Club mixed with the stares of Dr House. I was not surprised with the shortage technical about the main theme, perhaps that's what frustrated people in the area (it's for all target audience, more details could lead them to boredom). Overall it is a show ok to me and may not create expectations cause of the golden globe.
  37. CamylleBJ
    Sep 1, 2016
    10
    Outstanding and strong performance from Rami Malek. Brilliant and powerful story from Sam Esmail! I have never been hooked like that by a tv series. You can to a certain measure relate to Elliot but like him, you never know what will happen. Psychologically sick, this tv show deserves its Emmy's!
  38. CalvaSoriX
    Sep 1, 2016
    10
    Mr.Robot has all the makings of a cult classic! Seeing the world from the perspective of an mentally unhinged computer hacker with a refreshingly philosophical mind, one that yearns to break the system
    of corporate enslavement. You are put into the seat of an imaginary friend and bear witness to the the protagonist innermost thoughts and motivations, a psychological thrill ride and a    Mr.Robot has all the makings of a cult classic! Seeing the world from the perspective of an mentally unhinged computer hacker with a refreshingly philosophical mind, one that yearns to break the system
    of corporate enslavement. You are put into the seat of an imaginary friend and bear witness to the the protagonist innermost thoughts and motivations, a psychological thrill ride and a masterpiece at that.
    This show is one that will spark your mental fires and leave you questioning your own motivations in
    life more often than not.

    My prediction for this series will either be that you love it or hate it, depending on your disposition to society. But one thing is certain and that being that this show will spark an intense emotional response
    with relate able characters out of all walks of life.The show is not flawless as things in life seldom is, it does suffer from pacing issues between episodes yet considering the vast number of topics this show
    is centered around its no surprise.

    Mr.Robot fills a well craved hole in a sea of bland one dimensional shows, yet after an satisfactory dose it leaves me craving for more!    … Expand
  39. omegapro
    Aug 30, 2016
    9
    Strong 8 to a light 9. I think the show shows all the aspects of a good show. The acting is good and the story is good. Not as good as season one, but close.
  40. everythingsucks
    Aug 30, 2016
    0
    terrible. another tv show centered around hacking that's clearly written by those who have no knowledge about hacking, computers, phones, internet, intranet, etc.

    i did laugh my butt off when they called a ddos the most severe kind of attack, though. gaping plotholes from a ludicrous premise/set of instances aside, it was also a blatant rip-off of dexter's frst episode. just    terrible. another tv show centered around hacking that's clearly written by those who have no knowledge about hacking, computers, phones, internet, intranet, etc.

    i did laugh my butt off when they called a ddos the most severe kind of attack, though.

    gaping plotholes from a ludicrous premise/set of instances aside, it was also a blatant rip-off of dexter's frst episode. just replace murder with (hilariously outlandish) hacking. pathological hacker/murderer has long history of said actions, only targets bad people, has trophies of said actions, and gets contacted by a fellow hacker/murderer.

    lame.    … Expand
  41. moviebuffers
    Aug 25, 2016
    0
    Let me start by saying what is obvious to most - we are in a second gold age of television. I truly believe my personal top ten shows of all time are all current or near current with maybe the only exception being The Twilight Zone. OK - Mr Robot first season grabbed me right away and I felt it to be one of the best for 2015. My personal history is when I like a show I stay with it, ILet me start by saying what is obvious to most - we are in a second gold age of television. I truly believe my personal top ten shows of all time are all current or near current with maybe the only exception being The Twilight Zone. OK - Mr Robot first season grabbed me right away and I felt it to be one of the best for 2015. My personal history is when I like a show I stay with it, I realize some shows run out of gas eventually and "jump the shark" but I stay true right to the end. Never is recent TV history have I just given up on a show. That is until now. Mr Robot season 2 is the single biggest seasonal let-down in TV history. I think the creator might have let his ego get in the way or some medical issue perhaps as nothing in season 2 makes any sense. I even tried reading some blogs and episode recaps but I find there is no explanation for the mess it has become. I went as far as the moment when I saw the return of character Alf, that was it, I'm done.… Expand
  42. eliot-jacobs
    Aug 25, 2016
    10
    Intense Psychological Thriller disguised as a "hackers" show. David Fincher + Stanley Kubrick? What can go wrong?. Nothing except your head. Love it!!
  43. akp333
    Aug 24, 2016
    10
    This show is phenomenal. A sympathetic protagonist. A compelling and relevant narrative. Smart writing and innovative direction. Mr. Robot blows TV like Game of Thrones and the Walking Dead out of the water. Truly deserves to be on the top most tier.
  44. mcblancaflor
    Aug 8, 2016
    10
    Mr. Robot is a psycho-thriller undertaking which is obviously inspired by other shows or cinemas of the same kind. The well-timed release of the show which blends with what is really happening in the real world adds to the reason on why this show is the next big thing. With its on-point cinematography, laudable acting, and philosophical ideas incorporated in the script, there is no wayMr. Robot is a psycho-thriller undertaking which is obviously inspired by other shows or cinemas of the same kind. The well-timed release of the show which blends with what is really happening in the real world adds to the reason on why this show is the next big thing. With its on-point cinematography, laudable acting, and philosophical ideas incorporated in the script, there is no way that this show is not going to zoom into nominations and even winning them.

    Season 1 is obviously an introductory season to the characters and what the show is really all about. I am really looking forward to the second season and really hoping that this show won't go downhill as things are already doing great for them. Cheers to more twists, hacking, and Elliot smiling :)    … Expand
  45. lovemesumfilum
    Aug 2, 2016
    10
    First show to really capture the hacker subculture, and a real geek out for the Kubrik fan in me.

    Like the protagonist, this show talks directly to its audience, if you only know how to listen.
  46. night4
    Jul 29, 2016
    8
    This is pretty darn good tv considering it's on USA. It's predictable as heck, but most shows are these days.

    Anyway, the acting is great and I like the main character.
  47. NShep53
    Jul 14, 2016
    10
    Rami Malek and Christian Slater shine in Mr. Robot. The writing, soundtrack/score, and cinematography are all also top-notch. The other acting performances are great as well. You are doing yourself a disservice by not watching the best show on T.V.
  48. marc5477
    Jul 12, 2016
    2
    Its just a boring version of Fight Club. Fight Club worked because they didnt try to pan the main character off as some sort of genius. Rather, the guys in Fight Club were just ordinary average folks who didnt have much skills but were genuinely frustrated with the world. It worked. This does not and the reason is it takes itself too seriously and anyone with above average IQ and about 25Its just a boring version of Fight Club. Fight Club worked because they didnt try to pan the main character off as some sort of genius. Rather, the guys in Fight Club were just ordinary average folks who didnt have much skills but were genuinely frustrated with the world. It worked. This does not and the reason is it takes itself too seriously and anyone with above average IQ and about 25 years of wisdom will tell you the premise of the protagonist is actually false not because the world isnt corrupt, but because his solution is 100% worthless and wouldnt make a lick of difference. This is why the show needed some humor and to tone down the "genius" hacker angle and just make everyone average Joe. But it tries really hard with kiddie tech speak about rootkits and traffic routing as if these arent considered and monitored closely by a million security monkeys across the globe right now... humor would have helped lighten a otherwise eye rolling plot.

    The actors are also very one dimensional overall though it could just be the bland script. Hollywood, yet again, assumes very smart folks are actually damaged and borderline retarded addicts which is opposite of how the are in reality which, again, brings about many eye rolls when they do something off the top stupid like get addicted to drugs, or murder for money etc etc. That is not how genius level folks work nor do they think that way regardless of how damaged they were as children. Only average IQ (and below) folks act that way.

    Anyway, I could barely finish season 1 and I will not be watching season 2.    … Expand
  49. petewatchesthis
    Jul 12, 2016
    10
    The best show on television, a plot itself is brilliant. With a great script and dark vibe. Incredible performances all around. Might be one of my favorite shows ever. Can't wait for season 2!
  50. antoinedoinel
    Jul 10, 2016
    0
    I don't need to write much more than what badgamer86 had to say. I don't understand the love for this show. I want to like it. But the execution, the flat footed directing, the over obvious script and the one note acting make it impossible for me.
  51. DanBurrito
    Jul 8, 2016
    9
    A tense, intriguing, and unpredictable cyber-thriller with excellent performances and smart, engaging storylines. Rami Malek gives a magnetic performance in the lead role, while Christan Slater gives an equally brilliant one as the title character, making viewers wonder if we should trust him or not. I was hooked right from the opening scene of the first episode, and stayed hooked right upA tense, intriguing, and unpredictable cyber-thriller with excellent performances and smart, engaging storylines. Rami Malek gives a magnetic performance in the lead role, while Christan Slater gives an equally brilliant one as the title character, making viewers wonder if we should trust him or not. I was hooked right from the opening scene of the first episode, and stayed hooked right up to the finale. Truly deserved the Golden Globe. I am now pumped for Season 2!… Expand
  52. MichaelGH
    Jun 21, 2016
    4
    The show started out with good acting and a strong story. After that the story goes downhill and plotholes appear. It can still be entertaining to watch, but I just found the plot to be too unbelievable and frankly a bit naïve.
  53. kzanzi
    Apr 7, 2016
    10
    Rami Malek, along with the writing, got me hooked on this show. Awesome show. I'm in the Information Security field and the show does a good job of replicating real life scenarios. Rami Malek is perfect as the main character.
  54. GreenGoblin215
    Apr 5, 2016
    10
    Holy Smokes. I absolutely fell in love with this series. I was late to
    the party but I'm glad that I hopped onto the train because man oh man
    was it worth it. I will start my review with the story which follows a man by the name of Elliot who is a hacker and it's about how his story and the world around him unfolds. The acting is honestly Incredible with every hiring decision being    Holy Smokes. I absolutely fell in love with this series. I was late to
    the party but I'm glad that I hopped onto the train because man oh man
    was it worth it. I will start my review with the story which follows a
    man by the name of Elliot who is a hacker and it's about how his story
    and the world around him unfolds. The acting is honestly Incredible
    with every hiring decision being Impeccable. Rami Malek who plays
    Elliot is genius and Christian Slater who plays Mr.Robot is Awesome as
    well but my favorite actor was Tyrell Wellick. He is played by Martin
    Wallstrom who is perfect. He is a mix of Patrick Bateman, Roy Batty and
    Drake from Hobo with a Shotgun. I mean he is honestly second to Rami
    who stole the show. I will now move onto the action and I would not say
    that there is a ton of action but there is a plethora of drama which
    keeps you on the edge of your seat throughout the entire season. The
    cinematography was Superb with every scene being beautifully
    orchestrated. I will close out by saying this is a Must-Watch show. I
    mean it delves into very real and precarious situations that we as
    citizens and people around the world face daily. The fact that
    technology is going to keep becoming more invasive as time continues is
    what really makes this new show a contender for one of the greatest
    shows on network television. I can't wait for Season Two.    … Expand
  55. EpicLadySponge
    Feb 29, 2016
    8
    Mr. Robot is just as wonderful as it can get. It could be better... yes, it could get better. It'll be better by the time the second season gets released in the USA channel.
  56. jbrown8989
    Feb 17, 2016
    9
    One of the best TV shows that I have watched. Right up there with breaking bad! This show is filmed in a very interesting dark style with excellent storyline and interesting characters. I had never heard of this show until it won an Emmy for best Television show for a Drama. I was skeptical going in but I was hooked right away.
  57. dmaclean
    Feb 12, 2016
    9
    Unfortunately much of television has been reduced to hackneyed variations of a few basic themes. It’s as if development meetings to create new series have been reduced to the first five minutes of an improvisational group act; a random down, verb and perhaps an adjective or two and you have a premise. For the USA basic cable network they’ve always marketed themselves as the network withUnfortunately much of television has been reduced to hackneyed variations of a few basic themes. It’s as if development meetings to create new series have been reduced to the first five minutes of an improvisational group act; a random down, verb and perhaps an adjective or two and you have a premise. For the USA basic cable network they’ve always marketed themselves as the network with ‘characters’ by which they mean it take the basic shows that were used to and change one of the leads into a very quirky person such as the detective with OCD or detective who pretends he’s a psychic only mother and daughter team of bounty hunters. While the essence of this stated mandate is true it comes down to soccer moms exchanging recipes for tuna casserole, what into ingredients might be a bit different but it is basically the same side dish. Then, last year, they premiered a series that immediately caught my eye; ‘Mr. Robot’. I could tell by the promo that it had something to do with computer hackers and it seemed to start Christian Slater, and after that always enjoyed watching. When I noticed a few other familiar faces I was admittedly intrigued so that when it showed up on my current television series to review queue I was rather anxious to begin watching.
    In the past I’ve gotten into a series that held a significant amount of promise only to see it canceled, often before the last episode of the season could be broadcast so the more I continued getting into it and came to enjoy it the greater my fear that would be unceremoniously canceled. Thankfully that is not occur in the second season will be starting very soon. The most important thing about this series is that in the 10 episodes that comprise season one the show never disappoints, not even for one single moment. It is intellectually challenging delving into the strange world of black hat hackers but not in the usual ‘techno geek’ stories we have become used to lately. It is usually very easy to assign a general genre to television series but in this case it overlaps quite a few and does so in such a way that it excels in each category it encompasses. The one that comes most readily to mind as apropos for the show is it is a mystery and one unlike anything you’ve seen on television.
    Elliot Alderson (Rami Malek) is a computer savant able to look at a programs code and ascertain not only how it works but more importantly he’s able to uncouple flaws potential to be exploited. You can also tell a lot about the mindset of the program because Elliott programming code is just an extension of language and just as you can tell a lot about a person by how they speak and the choices of their words, Elliott can readily separate kindred spirits were consumed by computer programming in the corporate lackeys is churning out code driven by a need to meet a deadline. It has a psychological price to pay for his computer wizardry, he is all clueless but it comes to interpersonal relationships in any social setting. He has had one friend with stayed with them for most of his life, Angela Moss (Portia Doubleday) was much better adjusted socially albeit with a few insecurities of her own. They both work for computer security company, Allsafe Cybersecurity; Elliott helps Angela when she is over the head with the technical aspects of her job. Allsafe’s largest client, and the main reason they are be able to stay in business. They are multinational conglomerate that is fundamentally the epitome of the military industrial complex. Their corporate logo is a giant slanted letter ‘E’, similar to Enron a few years ago. Elliot’s mind he always refers to it as the ‘Evil Corporation’. Just one of their functions happens to be [maintaining] most of them were major banks.
    Psychologically Elliott is barely able to hold onto reality. He has regular appointments with the court ordered psychiatrist, Krista Gordon (Gloria Reuben), was generally concerned with them particular that he is not made significant progress in all the time that he is the patient. Primarily she is treating him for clinical depression and social anxiety one of the major aspects of Elliott’s life is he is addicted to morphine. He tries to balance off the effects of that drug by abusing another, suboxone, which helps with withdrawal symptoms from morphine. There are a lot of people who deal with that drug on the street Elliott is particularly concerned with is one connection, Shayla Nico (Frankie Shaw) was also nominally his girlfriend; a drug deal with benefits.
    One day Elliott runs into a man who appears cheerful enough is always dressed in cloth jacket emblazoned with a patch that reads, ‘Mr. Robot’. Despite an affable demeanor Mr. Robot Is Exceptionally Focused on Recruiting Elliott into His Group Both hacktivists, fsociety. Their goal is to have the most significant redistribution of wealth in history by attacking the main service of the Evil Corporation. With the initial attack catastrophic damage was barely avoided by Elliott making him a hero in the eyes of his employers as well as the senior management of E-Corporation. The many aspects that really allow the series stand out from the rest it’s not the usual two-dimensional noble hacker versus corrupt monolithic corporation. This is very much a character driven drama that goes beyond just Elliott and his problems with socialization. Angela is living with Ollie Parker (Ben Rappaport), a fellow employee at Allsafe an extremely ambitious. He has very little concern over who he has to step over on as he rises in the corporate hierarchy. Corporate intrigue runs deep is one of the main themes men E- Corporation’s CEO, Terry Colby (Bruce Altman) is frame for the cyber-attacks. From the audience’s perspective it’s not as if he was an innocent man frame for this crime, he was well deserving being stripped of his corporate position is not for the reasons stated.
    Elliott is drawn into the orbit of one of the more aloof members of fsociety, Darlene (Carly Chaikin), who is usually seen in the background with the trademark dark black eyeliner and the only constant cigarette. The reason for her concern with Elliott becomes known later on and is one of the many big reveals the season contains. As far as Mr. Robot and his cadre of hackers are concerned there is very little you can trust what you can superficially discern. Every character has a closer to just rating to surface. Another popular archetype is magnificently blended into this highly complex first season is the big caper. Rather than robbing a bank or stealing from a casino Elliott and his cohorts are attempting to break into Steel Mountain, the most secure computer data backup facility in the world. It is necessary for fsociety to circumvent the multiple layers of physical, electronic and digital safeguards that protects the all-important data backups. If they can coordinate destroying E-Corporations server records of everyone’s that as well as destroying any possible backup the system of credit that permeates our society be completely destroyed resetting everyone’s debt back to zero. Elliott’s talent for finding and circumventing weaknesses a plan is hatched that would be the envy of the possible missions force.
    Elliott also has the concerned with some irate drug dealers and is constantly hiding from either them or corporate security. Throughout it all Mr. Robot always seems to pop up in the least expected spot ready to cajole necessary blackmail Elliott into finishing the downfall of Eco-Corporation. This is the type of television series that benefits greatly having a Blu-ray or video-on-demand copy. The numerous plot lines is so intricately woven together that the resulting tapestry is beautiful to behold wonderful to experience but demand some extra attention to make sure that you report every nuance that possible the story has to offer. This is the kind of story that has hidden meaning in every layer that it employs. Even the names of the episodes relate back to the world of hackers with the title of the episode written in the form elite-speak, favored by that community formatted as a filename with the extension be good different audio/video file format such as ‘MOV’, MPG’ or ‘FLV’. You don’t have to be a real cyber maven to understand the series as most of the more esoteric terms are explained within the context of the episode but if you have ever written code, deciphered code or taken it upon yourself to alter code then you’re going to find a certain something special about this series.    … Expand
  58. AlecSweatshirt
    Feb 9, 2016
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The story, on paper, seems generic, but the shows leaves you feeling floored as the directing and writing is amazing. The performances are AMAZING Rami Malek and Christian Slater are one of the best duos on TV today. Although the story sorta fell off after the big reveal that Mr. Robot was his father and a fellow FScoiciety member was his sister. I liked the story better in the first 6 episodes, thats all.… Expand
  59. Vercis
    Feb 9, 2016
    10
    Finally the most possibly realistic depiction of hacker's lifestyle... characters were very interesting and the plot was very strong with the exception of a few scenes. As a sci fi fan I'm very happy to see such productions being released... together with "The Expanse" I believe are some of the best NEW TV shows at the moment. I strongly recommend this one
  60. Czar
    Feb 8, 2016
    9
    Captivating, a TV show that has number of layers various themes running through it. As an IT guy I love that they made the hacking believable and made it feel authentic. The psychology of the main protagonist is also fascinating as he deals with inner demons and tries to understand his world. Great show.
  61. Afekt
    Jan 24, 2016
    10
    MR ROBOT is sweeping up all the important awards ( Best drama, best actors) and well deserved! A risk taking show that is authentic in its depiction of hackers and our Wall street over reaching monopolies. Mr. Robot is more then just a techno drama because at its core it's an emotionally charged thriller that is relevant and questions many of American corrupt values and powers. It sets upMR ROBOT is sweeping up all the important awards ( Best drama, best actors) and well deserved! A risk taking show that is authentic in its depiction of hackers and our Wall street over reaching monopolies. Mr. Robot is more then just a techno drama because at its core it's an emotionally charged thriller that is relevant and questions many of American corrupt values and powers. It sets up a complex lead character who is a self isolated but genius hacker that is a product of Americas ever more growing nihilistic generation sped food brands and spectacle without any intrinsic value for soul or conscious. And here we have Elliot's heart that guides us through the story arcs through an intimate first person voice or rather internal mind. This is a extraordinary way to tell us a story within the mind of this troubled soul who seeks real meaning through his own self delusions and a tempting opportunity to use his skills that can potentially change the world and threaten the powers whom often hide behind their towers of wealth. Mr. Robot excels at is presenting our technologically complex world and intersecting it where it is most threatened by. In this case people like Elliot, just as American's own historical anti heroes and rebels took action to stop the tyranny and liberate its citizens. Thank you USA NETWORKS for taking a risk on this groundbreaking new TV show!… Expand
  62. WJS
    Jan 16, 2016
    10
    This is one of those shows wherein the cyber-speak of the dialogue makes it almost impossible to understand what's clearly going on. However, because it's so well produced, acted, written and directed it doesn't really matter. Rami Malek is an incredible and magnetic screen presence that really helps hold your interest in the show. It's only just been released in "special preview" modeThis is one of those shows wherein the cyber-speak of the dialogue makes it almost impossible to understand what's clearly going on. However, because it's so well produced, acted, written and directed it doesn't really matter. Rami Malek is an incredible and magnetic screen presence that really helps hold your interest in the show. It's only just been released in "special preview" mode here in Canada, so it will be a bit of a wait to see how it plays out, although, from what we've seen so far, it will be well worth the wait.

    I've now had a chance to watch the entire first season of Mr. Robot, and I have to say that despite the weird cyber-speak dialogue, I loved the way it created these bizarre strands of complexity and through the skillful manipulation of the screenplay along with great direction it managed to twist and turn those strands into a very impressive basket of intrigue and suspense. I can hardly wait for the next season.    … Expand
  63. NoPeace
    Jan 15, 2016
    10
    When i started to watch this series i didn't expect much, but it has blow me away even in the first episode.
    A dark story about what is right and what is wrong, and the madness that that question brings. The acting is solid and so is the directing.
    A job well done.
  64. tommyguns
    Jan 14, 2016
    7
    I loved this show up until the big reveals of episode 7 and 8. The way a condition like that is portrayed in this show ( and a popular movie from the 90s) has no business on tv. It makes no sense. I really wish the went another direction with this show. Also Rami Malek is a solid actor, but I find him overacting a lot in this show which can get annoying. I'll keep watching and hopeI loved this show up until the big reveals of episode 7 and 8. The way a condition like that is portrayed in this show ( and a popular movie from the 90s) has no business on tv. It makes no sense. I really wish the went another direction with this show. Also Rami Malek is a solid actor, but I find him overacting a lot in this show which can get annoying. I'll keep watching and hope for the best in season 2.… Expand
  65. badgamer86
    Jan 14, 2016
    0
    Mr Robot is defined by unrealistic characters, cliche dialogue, and one of the most annoying, angsty protagonists TV has seen in some time. It feels like a failed first-draft to Fight Club. You want to hear someone rant about what is wrong with the world? Watch Network or Taxi Driver, films that were made when people actually gave a damn about script writing. The Golden Globes just lostMr Robot is defined by unrealistic characters, cliche dialogue, and one of the most annoying, angsty protagonists TV has seen in some time. It feels like a failed first-draft to Fight Club. You want to hear someone rant about what is wrong with the world? Watch Network or Taxi Driver, films that were made when people actually gave a damn about script writing. The Golden Globes just lost all credibility in my mind. If this is what passes for quality today, then we as a society have bigger problems than bad TV.… Expand
  66. lukefolb
    Jan 13, 2016
    10
    Mr. Robot was perhaps the best show on television in 2015, the pilot left the viewer craving for more and as the season progressed we became emerced in the story and emotionally invested in the relationship that developed between Elliot (Rami Malek) and Mr Robot (Christian Slater). The season is brilliantly capped of with an incredible plot twist that shows us that Elliot was completelyMr. Robot was perhaps the best show on television in 2015, the pilot left the viewer craving for more and as the season progressed we became emerced in the story and emotionally invested in the relationship that developed between Elliot (Rami Malek) and Mr Robot (Christian Slater). The season is brilliantly capped of with an incredible plot twist that shows us that Elliot was completely unaware of the reality he was living in, a la Fight Club. The show wouldn't be as good as what it is without Malek and Slater who command brilliant performances well deserving of the accolades bestowed upon them in 2016. Here's to season 2!… Expand
  67. Pwarpom
    Jan 12, 2016
    9
    Probably one of the best and disappointing shows of 2015. Some inconsistencies sometimes (especially concerning of the personality of the main character, but he's so complicated...). We're surprised by constants reversals situations (even if the middle of the season is quiet long), and there's a real quality in the production (amazing soundtrack corresponding perfectly which the story).
  68. leaveit
    Jan 7, 2016
    5
    It's essentially Fight Club but with cyber crimes instead of general terrorism. It is well-shot, but not as well-shot as Fight Club. Like Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex, it features themes and philosophies from computing, but unlike Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex, it fails to say anything original or interesting.

    Internet memes such as "Anonymous masks" are played    It's essentially Fight Club but with cyber crimes instead of general terrorism. It is well-shot, but not as well-shot as Fight Club. Like Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex, it features themes and philosophies from computing, but unlike Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex, it fails to say anything original or interesting.

    Internet memes such as "Anonymous masks" are played straight with no commentary or nuance of how an anarchist group came to adopt the visage of a Catholic fascist who actually failed his coup attempt. In reality it is because teenagers on **** saw the V for Vendetta film and thought it was rad (as I suspect show creator Sam Esmail did), whereas there is no reason for an anonymous hacker group in Mr. Robot to be wearing masks when they could just do voice-over (as Anonymous often have in reality).

    Technologically speaking, the material is less embarrassing than a 90s movie, but then again there is nearly no "hacking." Main character Elliot picks a bathroom door lock at one point, acting like this is some elite feat that we haven't all done at some point with a screwdriver. We are supposed to be impressed that a man in the running for CTO at a major corporation is familiar with Linux as though this is not commonplace for internal networking around the globe. While one would think that this is some kind of Chekov's Gun foreshadowing, this character goes on to do absolutely nothing in the show, before disappearing under mysterious circumstances. Scripts are presented as Python files - not exactly groundbreaking or world-shattering stuff outside of elementary school. At one point, a girl that works for a computer security firm asks unironically what a rootkit is. Still, the fact that the hackers don't hook up to their computers with a Nintendo Power Glove is a slight step forward (though self-aware) in entertainment's portrayal of computers.

    The majority of screen time is spent on plodding character development that goes nowhere, Elliot's psychoses, or rephrasing passages from Fight Club, instead of hacking, however. This footage ranges from bearable to ignorable, and thus, combined with the above considerations, I am overall not terribly impressed with Mr. Robot. It is still better than most schlock on TV, however, so take this review as you will. If you are interested in anti-corporate media, try Fight Club; if you are interested in a high-tech computer security scenario, try Ghost in the Shell or its TV series, Stand Alone Complex. If you've already seen those: nothing to see here, move along.    … Expand
  69. ADadSupreme
    Jan 2, 2016
    9
    I really like this show. I didn't see Season 1 while on USA so I binged it on Amazon and it's very well done.
    The plot is slow but it isn't plodding. It leads you along with just the right amount of information before you are about to get bored, then it pops in a twist or just a needed "who's that?" question.
    Usually television shows either give you too much or too little in the first    I really like this show. I didn't see Season 1 while on USA so I binged it on Amazon and it's very well done.
    The plot is slow but it isn't plodding. It leads you along with just the right amount of information before you are about to get bored, then it pops in a twist or just a needed "who's that?" question.
    Usually television shows either give you too much or too little in the first year to try and hook you, this is one show that was done in such a way that rewards the binge.
    As an example it took forever (to me it seems) for Slater to show up but when he did, it was timely and not in some way where he dominates the screen. The pacing was fantastic.
    Overall, if this show doesn't last six seasons, I be extremely surprised.    … Expand
  70. YorkMan
    Dec 29, 2015
    3
    Probably ranking as my most disappointing 'new' show of 2015. After what was an incredible first episode, where we're introduced to the character Elliot Alderson, a cyber-security worker at AllSafe, a company charged with maintaining the security of 'Evil Corp'.
    Elliot is a high-functioning sociopath, suffering from depression, anxiety, and several other associative disorders for which he    Probably ranking as my most disappointing 'new' show of 2015. After what was an incredible first episode, where we're introduced to the character Elliot Alderson, a cyber-security worker at AllSafe, a company charged with maintaining the security of 'Evil Corp'.
    Elliot is a high-functioning sociopath, suffering from depression, anxiety, and several other associative disorders for which he is taking prescribed (and unprescribed) medications.
    He also moonlights as a hacker, his skills are presented as being unmatched and peerless and he's able to do some good by bringing bad people to justice using his abilities.
    Things get complicated when he is approached by a man wearing a jacket bearing a patch with the logo 'Mr. Robot' who suggests that Evil Corp need to be taken down, and he needs Elliot's help to do it.

    As each subsequent episode unfolds we're introduced to various other characters, most of whom are incredibly boring and who didn't elicit any sense of compassion from me. It was obvious that each one was designed (inside the narrative) to represent some part of Elliot's psyche, which is the fundamental crux of what the show hinges on.

    As Elliot's past is gradually opened up to the viewer, the tone also begins to change, mirroring Elliot's state of mind, until at the end of the season we get the 'twist' that was so obvious I never believe anyone who says they didn't see it coming a mile off!

    What destroyed the show for me was that the initial premise was so open and the character of Elliot was so interesting, that seeing the possibilities ever-narrowing as the season went on was actually more depressing than disappointing.
    The show tries to be too clever for its own good, and whilst it probably makes for fascinating debate, it just ended up being narratively predictable, the fresh ideas being replaced with a sense of it all being seen before.

    Fundamentally it ticks the right boxes for both critics and those who think such shows like this are highbrow entertainment. But, ultimately, what started off in a new and refreshing way, ended up becoming a 'paint by numbers' pastiche of ideas pilfered from other (and better) films/tv shows.    … Expand
  71. MrWonderful
    Dec 7, 2015
    10
    What a surprise! Just finished watching all 10 episodes of the first season. Mr. Robot has got it all, great writing, perfect cast, terrific music score & soundtrack, sublime pacing, stunning visuals/camera framing. This is the love child of Fight Club & Hackers. Only, way way better!
  72. JPG
    Dec 5, 2015
    9
    One of the best series of 2015 with the impeccable " Sense 8" . With an aroma of the legendary "Tron" in their main credits and in some of its decorations , Mr. Robot is a story that draws on the same sources as "Matrix" . Difficult and fascinating move the world of hackers -very little visually to television. This, together with an outstanding electronic musical setting and a powerfulOne of the best series of 2015 with the impeccable " Sense 8" . With an aroma of the legendary "Tron" in their main credits and in some of its decorations , Mr. Robot is a story that draws on the same sources as "Matrix" . Difficult and fascinating move the world of hackers -very little visually to television. This, together with an outstanding electronic musical setting and a powerful interpretation makes it one of my favorite series of 2015… Expand
  73. sonder
    Nov 19, 2015
    9
    Mr. Robot is the best new show of the year. It very obviously pays homage to work that I won't mention because I don't want to spoil it. Every episode is like half of a movie. The acting is phenomenal, the writing is great, the characters are endearing, the cinematography is excellent. I love the conspiracy angle. I looked forward to each new episode, and I can't wait for season 2.Mr. Robot is the best new show of the year. It very obviously pays homage to work that I won't mention because I don't want to spoil it. Every episode is like half of a movie. The acting is phenomenal, the writing is great, the characters are endearing, the cinematography is excellent. I love the conspiracy angle. I looked forward to each new episode, and I can't wait for season 2. Mr. Robot isn't perfect, I feel it faltered a bit in a couple of episodes, but as a whole, the show is phenomenal, and has a style all its own.… Expand
  74. Shiftyeyeddog
    Nov 10, 2015
    3
    Started out brilliantly, the pilot is one of the best I've ever seen. But each succeeding episode is worse than the one before, a steady decline until I couldn't care less what happens to Elliott. The gap between its promise and where it has devolved to makes it the winner of Most Disappointing Series of this season.
  75. tigerskin84
    Oct 21, 2015
    8
    Mr. robot first season was amazing, its not a show for everyone, its visceral and sad,raw... it shows the true misery inside of the characters.The performance of Rami Malek is very good.
  76. CobaltBlue
    Oct 1, 2015
    8
    It's led by excellent performances from Malek and Slater. There is such creativity and attention to detail in the directing. There's a strong cast of characters, but what elevates it all is the main character Elliot who has huge potential to be one of the great TV protagonists. There are some moments that defy belief and certainly some major plot points are derivative of otherIt's led by excellent performances from Malek and Slater. There is such creativity and attention to detail in the directing. There's a strong cast of characters, but what elevates it all is the main character Elliot who has huge potential to be one of the great TV protagonists. There are some moments that defy belief and certainly some major plot points are derivative of other works, but the perspective this show has is so fresh that these are minor complaints.… Expand
  77. kony5669
    Sep 28, 2015
    8
    The show of our times. Its themes and conflicts belong only with this generation. Mr Robot's world is a heightened version of our daily lives. Reflecting not only our problems and desires for revolution, but going about it in the way that most represents us: technology. Evidencing capitalism in the way it manifests for our generation, via virtual money that only exits in information inThe show of our times. Its themes and conflicts belong only with this generation. Mr Robot's world is a heightened version of our daily lives. Reflecting not only our problems and desires for revolution, but going about it in the way that most represents us: technology. Evidencing capitalism in the way it manifests for our generation, via virtual money that only exits in information in computers and networks.

    The only thing I didn't like, is that the show diluted its main storyline and objective by adding subplots like Sheila and Elliot's therapist. Perhaps if the season could've been two episodes shorter, everything could've been more tightly packed and it would've made this a perfect season.

    Episode 8 is undoubtedly the stand out of the season.    … Expand
  78. Zatharel
    Sep 19, 2015
    6
    After the pilot, it just felt like one of those overrated TV shows that only have good reviews because of the character having social anxiety (Tumblr bait much?).
  79. Fair108
    Sep 10, 2015
    10
    This show is like a **** rollercoaster its crazy how each episode gets better and better and the plot twists make the show really entertaining. Defiinitely the best show this year.
  80. beachldy
    Sep 10, 2015
    0
    Lost interest around the 5th episode or so when Elliot's addiction had way too much emphasis. The plot just disappeared in the blink of an eye then, when that one episode was ALL about his addiction and nothing else.
  81. rocgni
    Sep 6, 2015
    9
    A reboot of Fight Club! And USA pulled it off. The real question is what will the network do with its first, great original series. The first season follows the movie fairly steadily; multiple personality lead character with an imaginary protagonist (Tyler Durden or Mr. Robot). The aim of the story line is also to ease the debt record. They even pay homage or at least acknowledge whatA reboot of Fight Club! And USA pulled it off. The real question is what will the network do with its first, great original series. The first season follows the movie fairly steadily; multiple personality lead character with an imaginary protagonist (Tyler Durden or Mr. Robot). The aim of the story line is also to ease the debt record. They even pay homage or at least acknowledge what they're doing is a re-boot of the movie by playing "where is my mind" by the pixies at the end of episode 9 (the same song plays during the credits of Fight Club). This show has plenty of interesting characters and story lines to become a cult classic. Hopefully running for years.… Expand
  82. techbutton
    Sep 6, 2015
    10
    The show has twist and turns that are not obvious until they pass and then they make you want to watch the episode over to see it in a different light. It is a show that keeps you thinking and using the right turns. I love the internal monologue going on through the entire series and cannot wait until next season. I am going to watch it again, and I have now hooked a bunch of my friendsThe show has twist and turns that are not obvious until they pass and then they make you want to watch the episode over to see it in a different light. It is a show that keeps you thinking and using the right turns. I love the internal monologue going on through the entire series and cannot wait until next season. I am going to watch it again, and I have now hooked a bunch of my friends into the series.… Expand
  83. BigPoppaFitz
    Sep 1, 2015
    10
    The most underrated and misunderstood show on television right now. I think the biggest issue with most viewers is they just don't appreciate the art, and most of the dialogue goes way over their head. Most of the content and context cannot be taken literally. You have to really be able to let go and let yourself become immersed in this series. Mr. Robot presents a fantastic set of idealsThe most underrated and misunderstood show on television right now. I think the biggest issue with most viewers is they just don't appreciate the art, and most of the dialogue goes way over their head. Most of the content and context cannot be taken literally. You have to really be able to let go and let yourself become immersed in this series. Mr. Robot presents a fantastic set of ideals coupled with the reality of the world we live in sprinkled with a touch of pure evil and the result is a TV lovers dream.… Expand
  84. AxeT
    Aug 31, 2015
    5
    A derivative save the world scenario is slightly saved by psychological thriller here, but only slightly since this show seems to have been created and written by naive millennial types who don't really understand the world. The reason it's popular is probably because of its tone which is effective, though blatant ripoff (the score alone is a total knockoff of Fincher/Reznor), atA derivative save the world scenario is slightly saved by psychological thriller here, but only slightly since this show seems to have been created and written by naive millennial types who don't really understand the world. The reason it's popular is probably because of its tone which is effective, though blatant ripoff (the score alone is a total knockoff of Fincher/Reznor), at masquerading an outlandish story with over-the-top stereotype figures and entities that wouldn't pass muster with the comic book crowd much less serious drama. Evil Corp.? Is it a farce or to be taken seriously?
    It can't be fully judged though since it constantly plays mind F games, and that aspect is actually great.
    Slater is okay, but he never came close to the status of now being able to pull off self caricature. The not so appealing lead is like a young Willem Dafoe meets a frog. Well maybe that's the point. Maybe that's the times. So is the f--- profanity laced in and then dropped out in sound editing. You know what adolescents who think you're so clever? We don't need that, it actually takes you out of the story more because of the obvious non-diagetic disruption in dialogue. And what "most of us" by far do not need to see is graphic gay sex. You got a show made, congratulations. That doesn't mean you should then go pushing your depravity on the culture just because so many of you are drawn into that business and gain power.    … Expand
  85. KyleLikesMovies
    Aug 26, 2015
    10
    This show is Fight Club meets Dexter meets The Matrix (first movie) meets V for Vendetta, thrilling characters, great camera work, gripping plot, and uses set's and locations that create an overall feel for the show. I do not understand some of the negative or mediocre reviews i've seen on metacritic and was really surprised by the upper 70's overall metascore it recieved, this showThis show is Fight Club meets Dexter meets The Matrix (first movie) meets V for Vendetta, thrilling characters, great camera work, gripping plot, and uses set's and locations that create an overall feel for the show. I do not understand some of the negative or mediocre reviews i've seen on metacritic and was really surprised by the upper 70's overall metascore it recieved, this show deserves a 90, most refreshing show i've seen on tv since True Detective Season 1. It's only fault is being on the USA network following Suits..… Expand
  86. vZeqk___
    Aug 26, 2015
    10
    This show is absolutely incredible! My second favorite show of all time, being that GOT is my takes the No.1 spot and BB is my 3rd. This show has won me over within the first season, and now i'am completely hooked. This show is one of a kind, every episode outdoes the last one, and not once has it become repetitive unlike the majority of TV shows out there.
  87. outraaageous
    Aug 23, 2015
    9
    I'm struggling to give this less than a 9, as where we are currently on Episode 9, there has been no dip in quality. It has been all killer no filler.

    So to try and explain Mr Robot to your friends? It's a bit like a version of Hackers, where the writers constantly tease us with nods to Fight Club and The Matrix and Trainspotting. But then there's the Marxist philosophy aspect, and the    I'm struggling to give this less than a 9, as where we are currently on Episode 9, there has been no dip in quality. It has been all killer no filler.

    So to try and explain Mr Robot to your friends? It's a bit like a version of Hackers, where the writers constantly tease us with nods to Fight Club and The Matrix and Trainspotting. But then there's the Marxist philosophy aspect, and the modern dystopia angle, all set to obscure electronica and forgotten schmindie from the 80s. It is both like and unlike anything you will see on TV.

    A strong plot with absurd twists, inventive and gorgeous cinematography, and a stellar cast mixing experienced and debutant actors, the only question is if the quality can be maintained.    … Expand
  88. podaddy
    Aug 19, 2015
    9
    Great show, hasn't quite lived up to the implied brilliance of the pilot, but it has kept me interested thru and thru. It is sometimes uneven, but it's far better than much of what is offered on the small screen. It definitely has some similarities to Dexter, with the self narration and the fact that he hacks and exposes bad guys. Pretty dark, but pretty damn good.
  89. local25
    Aug 17, 2015
    2
    Pilot was awesome, downhill ever since. Most of the show has nothing to do with hacking. This show has a basic plot that easily could have been a two part series, the writers are filling the show with useless garbage. Be realistic it was signed for a second year after the pilot was shown, now its a dud.
  90. zhoollee
    Aug 14, 2015
    8
    about the Muslim girl, not the complexion nor the style of her dress is like Iranians... she is just an Arab girl.. i cant understand why is it so hard for a director when he wants to introduce someone as an example of a culture to just look into that culture and be honest with the world. Iranian girls are no terrorists and are not like Arabs at all.. they are just Iranian... even if theyabout the Muslim girl, not the complexion nor the style of her dress is like Iranians... she is just an Arab girl.. i cant understand why is it so hard for a director when he wants to introduce someone as an example of a culture to just look into that culture and be honest with the world. Iranian girls are no terrorists and are not like Arabs at all.. they are just Iranian... even if they are highly engaged with Islam... they are not like the thing that is presented in film… Expand
  91. neverminding
    Aug 12, 2015
    10
    It's hard to believe this is a USA show. The cinematography and production quality are top notch. The subject matter might not be accessible to everyone, but for those of us who have been waiting for a show centered around modern technology without it falling into laughable "for dummies" level dialogue, it's pretty much perfect.
  92. Nathonas
    Aug 10, 2015
    9
    An original TV show tackling important social topics. The main character portrays issues like depression and loneliness that are not talked about often on TV (and in real life?). Meanwhile the whole premise of the show is a commentary on modern problems - corporate corruption, income inequality, greed, etc. One of the only main characters that I can actually relate to in a way.
  93. the_shepard
    Aug 9, 2015
    9
    This series shows interjects compelling life events for our protagonist which pepper the traditional story arc with believable twists that keep every scene must-watch. It's a fun ride, full of "oh no way, they did not go there" moments which show admirable confidence by the producers in the writing team. Great viewing suffering only from a slightly off-putting title which gets the "yeahThis series shows interjects compelling life events for our protagonist which pepper the traditional story arc with believable twists that keep every scene must-watch. It's a fun ride, full of "oh no way, they did not go there" moments which show admirable confidence by the producers in the writing team. Great viewing suffering only from a slightly off-putting title which gets the "yeah right" response from friends when I recommend it. Love it.… Expand
  94. WestLil0
    Aug 6, 2015
    2
    First show great. Second show really good third show very good. Fourth show good. Fifth show bad. Sixth show really bad. See where this is going? Nowhere fast. The drug addled main character is so weird looking it's the typical stereotype of genius nerd. Just no plot
  95. stk35054
    Aug 6, 2015
    10
    Mr. Robot is as convincing as it is compelling. From the very beginning, the turn of events will keep the harshest of critics glued to their television sets. Do not let the network fool you, this hyper-modern digi-drama is solid gold.
  96. martinex
    Jul 31, 2015
    9
    This show pushes all my buttons in a good way. Is it wrong to wish that someone was out there plotting to take this oligarchy down? Gotta go. I think I've said too much.
  97. GenghisDon
    Jul 27, 2015
    8
    The Pilot had me locked in. It was fantastic! Every episode since has been a downhill slide. I have watched through episode 4 and it is starting to be a lot of filler with "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" twisted drug scenes. I am still hanging on in hopes that this is just a stage of the show showing the Elliot's personal struggles. So far, I think this could have been a really amazing 2The Pilot had me locked in. It was fantastic! Every episode since has been a downhill slide. I have watched through episode 4 and it is starting to be a lot of filler with "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" twisted drug scenes. I am still hanging on in hopes that this is just a stage of the show showing the Elliot's personal struggles. So far, I think this could have been a really amazing 2 hour movie instead of a TV series. I fear this will be a show that gets a strong following so USA won't end it when the story should end, so they will add all kinds of non-sense to keep the show alive. We've been given a small and wonderful set of characters to follow, but I could see countless episodes trying to build character depth and backstory which for this particular brand of show isn't needed. If they stay on the main path of Elliot hating Evil Corp, I'll stick around but if I keeps going down the path episode 2 - 4 have been on, I'll lose interest really fast. It reminds me a lot of ABCs recently ended "Revenge". It was a show that should have ended about 2 or 3 seasons sooner than it did, but since it pulled ratings they had to keep making up content, and Mr.Robot could be on the same path. Overall at this point though from my simple mind that likes weird stuff I give this show 8/10. Best part: Rami Malek's performance and not beating Christian Slater's remaining star power down our throats. Worst part: long drawn out filler scenes.… Expand
  98. Zadaris2021
    Jul 27, 2015
    10
    This character, Elliot, is really drawing me in. He's so fantastically flawed, beautifully destructive, sane and insane. His outlook on the world is perhaps pessimistic, or arrogant, but there is a truth in his words - his inner dialogue that comes across as well-written poetry. By the time you're on episode four, the confusion somewhat kicks in. This is okay though, as each character isThis character, Elliot, is really drawing me in. He's so fantastically flawed, beautifully destructive, sane and insane. His outlook on the world is perhaps pessimistic, or arrogant, but there is a truth in his words - his inner dialogue that comes across as well-written poetry. By the time you're on episode four, the confusion somewhat kicks in. This is okay though, as each character is slowly becoming themselves in the show and synchronizing. I can tell how each character is going to intertwine for the most part - but Elliot is the main attraction. I believe there are people out there who are like him; snorting Morphine 30's and taking Suboxone so he doesn't withdraw - a computer genius and natural poet, and a complete sociopath who abuses his power over computers and the internet to understand the human condition and even himself. This show is well worth your time; I think even the older crowds (I'm 22) - so basically people who would be my parents, can learn something from this show. They can catch a glimpse of what we're all really like: Sociopathic internet nerds who tweet and text and share, passing information around this sterile country as if it's the very air we breath. This show captures the current zeitgeist, or overall spirit of the times - Elliot is just the extremity, of course. I give this show a 10/10… Expand
  99. kilgore777
    Jul 26, 2015
    10
    Simply extraordinary! … a thought-provoking show that gets better with each episode. Terrific dialogue, character development and plot make this show a sleeper hit that should not be missed. Imagine a show about hackers that doesn’t insult your intelligence - no “magical coding” here! The show is darkly hilarious and all of the casting is spot on. As Mr. Robot, Christian Slater is aSimply extraordinary! … a thought-provoking show that gets better with each episode. Terrific dialogue, character development and plot make this show a sleeper hit that should not be missed. Imagine a show about hackers that doesn’t insult your intelligence - no “magical coding” here! The show is darkly hilarious and all of the casting is spot on. As Mr. Robot, Christian Slater is a bit on fun, but Rami Malek is downright captivating and steels the show. His portrayal of Elliot Anderson is brilliant and neither overdone nor understated. You quickly get caught up in his myopic world of paranoia and isolation. Then you discover a person who desperately wants to do the right thing and change the world but who is wildly naive at the same time. The many facets of his personality unfold as the show progresses and you better understand his motives and why he is so very damaged. There’s way too much going on in Mr Robot discuss in a brief review, so do yourself a favor and watch this show! It is absolutely brilliant.… Expand
  100. JennetP
    Jul 25, 2015
    6
    Had I written this review after seeing just the pilot, I probably would have given "Mr. Robot" a 9. Five episodes in, my interest is waning fast. I like the premise of the underground hacker collective waging a guerrilla cyber-war against corporate oppression. I do not so much like the black-and-white moral universe, where the corporation is utterly and diabolically evil, and the heroHad I written this review after seeing just the pilot, I probably would have given "Mr. Robot" a 9. Five episodes in, my interest is waning fast. I like the premise of the underground hacker collective waging a guerrilla cyber-war against corporate oppression. I do not so much like the black-and-white moral universe, where the corporation is utterly and diabolically evil, and the hero (though tragically damaged) is utterly and angelically good. And making revenge for a dead father the hero's primary motive, while it works in "Hamlet," seems a little sentimental (and unnecessary) here. I'll let more knowledgeable reviewers assess the show's take on hacker culture except to say that its way-off-the-mark depiction of drug addiction and lock-picking does not inspire confidence. Rami Malek is kind of mesmerizing, though.… Expand
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Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
  1. We Got This Covered
    Reviewed by: Will Ashton
    Oct 12, 2017
    80
    Mr. Robot season 3 is quick to prove its building excellence. It’s apparent that Esmail learned from the mistakes he made in his strong, if frankly overloaded, second season, and that he understands what it is that drew fans into his show in the first place.
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  2. TV Guide Magazine
    Reviewed by: Matt Roush
    Jul 23, 2015
    90
    The summer's most wildly original new series. [27 Jul - 9 Aug 2015, p.12]
  3. Uncle Barky
    Reviewed by: Ed Bark
    Jun 24, 2015
    83
    Elliot's (Rami Malek) haunted eyes and black hoodies, coupled with a blunt, abrasive take on humankind, propel Mr. Robot through a world of deep discontent and covert villainy.
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