Mr. Robot

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Season 2
Season #: 4, 3, 2, 1
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8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 408 Ratings

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  1. Filmcritic1
    Sep 26, 2016
    9
    While Mr. Robot stumbles with its 1st and 3rd acts, it doesn't matter when the show is still intriguing and the performances are still top notch. But the last episode is truly confusingly cliffhangery.
  2. ranjan04rajeev
    Oct 2, 2016
    7
    As an audience I personally doesn't like being cheated on, Mr. Robot :2 is just that, the suspense of season 01, still continues, we don't understand what is going on, who is planing, when we get to know all in last episode, season ends, do the writer, director wants us to watch the next season because of cliff hangers? The season is not enjoyable at all, confusing, over dramatized, and isAs an audience I personally doesn't like being cheated on, Mr. Robot :2 is just that, the suspense of season 01, still continues, we don't understand what is going on, who is planing, when we get to know all in last episode, season ends, do the writer, director wants us to watch the next season because of cliff hangers? The season is not enjoyable at all, confusing, over dramatized, and is pushed beyond complexity.… Expand
  3. LamontRaymond
    Jul 14, 2016
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. After a weekend of binge-rewatching all of season 1, I was ready for some heady stuff. I'm pretty pleased by the 2-part season opener. Fired up that Craig Robinson is part of the proceedings, and the introduction of Gummer as an FBI agent is great. Not sure what to make of Gideon's death - is it real? I surely hope not - I'm very much a fan of the actor and the character. I hope the season doesn't spend too much time on that battle between Elliot and Mr. Robot - I mean, sure, it's at the heart of the show. But too much of a good thing can be a problem. I"m digging the aesthetics of Angela's new life at E-corp, and Darlen's smart-house hack sequence is brilliant. The trip to Washington by the E-corp CEO may have been the weakest part of the opener, especially because that actor is brilliant, and the scene isn't worthy of his presence. Oh! And the Battery Park burning of the cash is super-effective, preceded by a highly realistic random note by fsociety. Excellent beginning of the new season. Fired up to see more.… Expand
  4. GreatSoldier34
    Aug 20, 2016
    10
    Now it´s told in a slower and more thrilling way. Still awesome and original. It introduces new characters as well. It is just amazing and I think everyone should give it a go.
  5. FleshWorld
    Jul 14, 2016
    10
    Bad-ass start to the new season. Keep it coming, Sam! It's just such a rich, textured series. I tend to agree with the one critic who suggested that this could be as good as Breaking Bad eventually. Esmail wears his influences on his sleeve, but so what? He does it extremely well. I hope this goes 5 - 6 - 7 seasons. No early deaths!
  6. Sierpina
    Jul 14, 2016
    9
    Donde esta Tyrell??, sera Tyrell otra personalidad de Elliot ??, buen arranque de la segunda temporada narrando un mundo en crisis equiparable al propio trastorno del genial protagonista.
  7. sonician
    Aug 19, 2016
    9
    Those who have chosen to stick with season two are being rewarded with a brilliantly written, and near-perfectly executed, second season. While a different tone than Season 1, it's more interesting, and in my mind, more fascinating than season 1's fairly linear story.
  8. BlackEagleDead
    Jul 26, 2016
    10
    This series is so great, the balance between psycho and genie. And how the balance changes. The dialogues and characters are written great and the story is deep and believable.
  9. 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.
  10. PoeticDumpling
    Jul 13, 2016
    10
    I have viewed hour one and regret doing so... because I am drooling for hour two later today. Within moments of hour one it is clear that Season 1 was no fluke and Season 2 shoots out of the gate with swag and confidence. This is film quality television. Masterpiece. Relevant. Thrilling. Disturbing. Top-notch. If I recall there is a moment where Mr. Robot mentions something aboutI have viewed hour one and regret doing so... because I am drooling for hour two later today. Within moments of hour one it is clear that Season 1 was no fluke and Season 2 shoots out of the gate with swag and confidence. This is film quality television. Masterpiece. Relevant. Thrilling. Disturbing. Top-notch. If I recall there is a moment where Mr. Robot mentions something about "the rollercoaster" that Eliot is currently on - mentally. I'm buckled in - this feels like it will be another doozie of a season.... possibly even stronger than S1 if that is even possible.… Expand
  11. djnicey
    Jul 15, 2016
    10
    Easily the best thing on TV at the moment, and the best show since Breaking Bad in my opinion. Rami Maleks acting of the Eliot character is sublime and even surpasses Christian Slaters acting. The attention to detail is great and the show always keeps you guessing, as to whether what is being shown or told by the narrator is actually true or a figment of Eliots imagination. I can't waitEasily the best thing on TV at the moment, and the best show since Breaking Bad in my opinion. Rami Maleks acting of the Eliot character is sublime and even surpasses Christian Slaters acting. The attention to detail is great and the show always keeps you guessing, as to whether what is being shown or told by the narrator is actually true or a figment of Eliots imagination. I can't wait for the next episode!… Expand
  12. JungleWise
    Oct 26, 2016
    10
    Unique series. Too much gratuitous sex, but even after deducting for that, this series is still a 10. Fantastic writing. Fantastic acting. Angela couldn't be creepier; Darlene is hilareous and a bad ass; Elliot is fascinating at all levels. Did I mention the writing was AWESOME -- story telling like never before.
  13. boxcutter24
    Sep 24, 2016
    10
    Mr. Robot Season 1 was more accessible period. Season 2 is more excess and all the better for it. Season 2's vision is so ambitious, I find it's bloated extra moments more interesting than it's contemporaries. MR RBT & Esmail are taking risks few other series have before. Would The Sopranos have aired a single episode without Tony? Is Breaking bad as interesting without Jessie Pinkman &Mr. Robot Season 1 was more accessible period. Season 2 is more excess and all the better for it. Season 2's vision is so ambitious, I find it's bloated extra moments more interesting than it's contemporaries. MR RBT & Esmail are taking risks few other series have before. Would The Sopranos have aired a single episode without Tony? Is Breaking bad as interesting without Jessie Pinkman & Walter White appearing in an episode? Episode "eps 2.6_succ3ss0r.p12" does exactly that. While we sit around Doxing WTF happened to Elliot one week earlier, Darlene's unpredictable actions and cat & mouse FBI / Dark Army story propels the story full speed ahead into a brick fire wall without a trace of Emmy Award winner Rami Malek or Christian Slater yelling in his ear. We even hang out with with Alf this season for Christ sake. Tyrell Wellick, finally makes an appearance and is simply reduced to tied up baggage, an after thought in the back up Elliot's twisted psyche that Sam Esmail couldn't possibly mine any deeper.

    The flair of this series extends beyond visual seduction and gnarly needle drops. It's topical and relevant societal, political scenarios which frankly are so possible it's a horror show. One of my favorite scenes of the season: Elliot literally embracing (himself) to tears for Mr. Robot protecting well, (himself) from a horrible beating at the hands of Ray's henchmen and it's some touching **** somehow. Also, equally as compelling & beautiful is a young Elliot carrying the weight of his fathers unemployment & secret illness, hiding this truth from his own mother. Elliot's father rewards his loyalty with the task of naming the new family business. Any guesses to the name? The bottom line kiddo, is this is a show that could give a **** what you think about it, and is all the better for it. This isn't Burn Notice, it's Mr. ****ing Robot. So, FSociety & **** you too.    … Expand
  14. sgtslick_aus
    Sep 9, 2016
    10
    I thought season 1 was really quite good, definitely above avgerage. Especially considering its a mainstream american series (vast majority are **** imo), it was a welcome and pleasant surprise. Season 2 is way better imo, and probably lands at my no. 1 all time season of television. I think true detective season 1 got de-throned.
  15. Eienkei
    Sep 8, 2016
    10
    This show is getting even better each episode!
    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!
  16. KayVen17
    Jan 3, 2017
    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 = 82/100
    Mein User Score = 8/10    … Expand
  17. AljosaO
    Oct 25, 2016
    9
    When you can not figure out what is real and what is only imaginary. And when you have no clue if the the only one suffering is Elliot or are you right there with him - as a paranoid viewer who just anxiously waits for the end of the episode so that you can experience one more twist, one more reveal and one more shock, which can easily destroy next few days of your life, because you willWhen you can not figure out what is real and what is only imaginary. And when you have no clue if the the only one suffering is Elliot or are you right there with him - as a paranoid viewer who just anxiously waits for the end of the episode so that you can experience one more twist, one more reveal and one more shock, which can easily destroy next few days of your life, because you will be asking yourself- WTF?

    Hey, Mr. Robot. WTF!?! This is the best approximation I can give the second season of this thrilling first
    class drama, which shocked and impressed us again and again.

    Even though the season started out bumpy, with a few too long episodes (running time over 60 minutes!), which were hard too follow and felt a bit stretched, Mr. Robot improved enormously. after episode 4. Overall I did adore the season.

    This season went through some creative changes and most notable of them all was that Elliot's mentality became the center of storytelling (at least in the first half of the season). Rather than letting the story around Elliot progress placidly, it was pushed down constantly because of Elliot's paranoia and mental problems. Throughout the season I was not able to figure out what was real and what not. And even now - what really happened (Ray? Tyrell?)?. Where does the imagination stop? That kind of confusing narrative can destroy a really good story. Unfortunately.

    Nevertheless, this season was saved by everything that was happening around three best characters on the show - Darlene, Dom, and Angela. Grace Gummer portrayed the overly - complex Dominique, for who we root for even though we are meant to root for fsociety (kinda). Carly Chaikin upgraded Darlene to astonishing rebel - figure. And Portia Doubleday overcame not only herself but the whole cast as well.

    Apart from the award - deserving performances, the story lines of these characters were very intense and beautifully executed. From Dom meeting Whiterose to Darlene becoming the leader of a worldwide revolution.

    Mr. Robot is only reflection of society today. Isn't it? Aren't we all caught up in the corporate - neoliberal frame that we can not escape? We are all in some kind of debt. And we all own something to someone.
    And we now collectively own Sam Esmail a big thank you for bringing us a gut - wrenching, beautifully directed and overly - smart season of one of the best shows around the world.

    Thank you Sam.    … Expand
  18. EludiumQ36
    Oct 13, 2017
    7
    Mr Robot is more art than science, more sensory, more avant-garde. Its thread is more jump-around than sequential, and it keeps you off balance. Most of the time in season 2 I didn't really know what was happening or why. I would've been hard pressed to explain it to someone else. All this turns many people off and I get that. I have to force myself to watch, to understand, to make someMr Robot is more art than science, more sensory, more avant-garde. Its thread is more jump-around than sequential, and it keeps you off balance. Most of the time in season 2 I didn't really know what was happening or why. I would've been hard pressed to explain it to someone else. All this turns many people off and I get that. I have to force myself to watch, to understand, to make some sense. It's a challenge of sorts. And I know I'm watching something special, something unique even if I don't fully understand. I can't say it's a favorite show because of that, but it's something I don't want to miss. It's a weird hold this show has on me and others. I just finished watching season 2 just as season 3 is starting so hopefully I can at least make some connections between the two.… Expand
  19. NShep53
    Nov 29, 2016
    10
    Season 2 of Mr. Robot was complex, deep and dark. It changed the formula of regular television by being different from Season 1. I loved Season 1 and Season 2 was better. Rami Malek, Christian Slater, Carly Chaikin, Portia Doubleday, Stephanie Corneliussen, Martin Wallström, and Grace Gummer are all truly amazing here and they prove Mr. Robot has one of the best casts on Television. Don'tSeason 2 of Mr. Robot was complex, deep and dark. It changed the formula of regular television by being different from Season 1. I loved Season 1 and Season 2 was better. Rami Malek, Christian Slater, Carly Chaikin, Portia Doubleday, Stephanie Corneliussen, Martin Wallström, and Grace Gummer are all truly amazing here and they prove Mr. Robot has one of the best casts on Television. Don't expect it to be like Season 1, this a continuation of the events after the Five/Nine hack, not a rehash to make everyone happy.… Expand
  20. steddye
    Nov 30, 2016
    7
    The season has a plot so intricate that when you think you've figured out what's going on.... everything change. The plot does not give you reference points keeping you one step behind the real evolution of the story, a so complex progress must be supported by a great season finale but unfortunately the last episode is disappointing, hasty and does not give answers to what is seen ratherThe season has a plot so intricate that when you think you've figured out what's going on.... everything change. The plot does not give you reference points keeping you one step behind the real evolution of the story, a so complex progress must be supported by a great season finale but unfortunately the last episode is disappointing, hasty and does not give answers to what is seen rather adds further doubts. What a pity this let me down. Thumbs up for Rami Malek.… Expand
  21. mellonhead
    Apr 9, 2018
    8
    Not nearly as strong as the first, but still great. There seem to be a few confusing plot points and it's not nearly as exciting or interesting as the first, but good additions (characters), thought-provoking plot twists, and all around great television keep this interesting.

    Grade: High B+
  22. Felindie
    Jul 15, 2019
    7
    in second season the rhythm is so slow, the pace isn't pleasant, the storyline is ok though.
  23. All_ButTrU4
    Jan 4, 2022
    8
    Just as good as season 1 if not a bit better. Maleks acting of the Eliot character is sublime and even surpasses Christian Slaters acting. The attention to detail is great and the show always keeps you guessing, as to whether what is being shown or told by the narrator is actually true or a figment of Eliots imagination
  24. NronQsr
    Jan 5, 2019
    7
    For me, it continues with the spirit of the first season but it does not reach it in quality.
  25. 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
  26. geewah
    Jan 9, 2021
    8
    A quality follow up to the excellent 1st season.
    As addictive and as thrilling as ever.
  27. Abso_lute1
    Oct 12, 2021
    9
    Season 2 of Mr. Robot is incredible. The season starts of slightly more slower than the first allowing us to understand the lifestyle of Elliot after the unexpected events of season 1. This season expands upon Elliot's mental condition and provides more info on Mr. Robot. There was a shocking an unexpected twist at the end of the season that had completely fooled me, then left me confusedSeason 2 of Mr. Robot is incredible. The season starts of slightly more slower than the first allowing us to understand the lifestyle of Elliot after the unexpected events of season 1. This season expands upon Elliot's mental condition and provides more info on Mr. Robot. There was a shocking an unexpected twist at the end of the season that had completely fooled me, then left me confused as I attempted to slowly piece together what I had just watched. Some of my favorite episodes were, eps2.4_m4ster-s1ave.aes, eps2.5_h4ndshake.sme, eps2.7_init_5.fve, and eps2.8_h1dden-pr0cess.axx. Mr. Robot kicks off with yet another solid and entertaining season while leaving us a thought provoking and unexpected twist.… Expand

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#36 Best TV Season of 2016
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#25 Most Discussed TV Season of 2016
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#81 Most Shared TV Season of 2016

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81

Universal acclaim - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 28
  3. Negative: 0 out of 28
  1. TV Guide Magazine
    Reviewed by: Matt Roush
    Jul 22, 2016
    90
    Sam Esmail’s weirdly mesmerizing cyberthriller continues to pull off an audacious feat of boldly original, eerily relevant and daringly surreal storytelling, reminiscent of the visionary cinema of the 1970s. [25 Jul-7 Aug 2016, p.14]
  2. The New Yorker
    Reviewed by: Emily Nussbaum
    Jul 20, 2016
    70
    Mr. Robot may be self-serious, but it’s also a rarity on TV, capturing a modern mood, an ambient distrust based on genuine social betrayals. For all its flaws, it feels like an alarm going off. It’s worth paying attention to.
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  3. We Got This Covered
    Reviewed by: Stephen Puddicombe
    Jul 13, 2016
    80
    Mr. Robot continues to use its distinct aesthetic to explore some of the fundamental tensions at the heart of what made both politicians’ campaigns so popular.
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