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Title: Mr. Robot
Post by: AshKetchum on Jul 08, 2015 at 08:11 PM: (http://i.imgur.com/4R4laUl.jpg)

A vigilante hacker with a social anxiety disorder and working as a cyber security engineer is recruited by a mysterious group of hackers planning to disrupt the multinational conglomerates who are running the world.

Cast includes Rami Malek, Carly Chaikin, Portia Doubleday, Michel Gill, Gloria Reuben, Frankie Shaw, Martin Wallström, Christian Slater

Number of episodes: 10
Network: USA Network
Premiere date: June 24, 2015

I've seen the first two episodes, and they're very well done--intriguing and at times disturbing--this show is the anti-CSI: Cyber. Even before the series aired, Mr. Robot was already renewed for a second season of 10 more episodes.
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Post by: pchin on Jul 10, 2015 at 07:04 AM: Thanks for the heads up, this weekend I'll give it a try :)
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Post by: coastal on Jul 11, 2015 at 08:32 AM: I like the pilot as I've posted in the recently discovered tv shows but I felt that the intensity in the pilot dropped in the succeeding episodes.
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Post by: AshKetchum on Jul 11, 2015 at 08:41 AM: I'm getting a Fight Club vibe from this show, particularly with regards to Christian Slater's character, which I think doesn't really exist except in Elliott's mind...and from the ongoing discussions on the Net about this show, it looks like I'm not the only one.
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Post by: coastal on Jul 11, 2015 at 09:09 AM: You mean he's a schizo? Hindi malayo.
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Post by: irmscher on Aug 09, 2015 at 11:08 PM: Great show!
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Post by: rusty on Aug 14, 2015 at 12:14 AM: I've seen the first 3 eps., pretty good so far.

Parang Dexter, pareho yung tone at style ng internal monologue ng main character. Parehong may concept vigilante justice.

Blood Slides=Burned CDs? Mr. Robot=Harry?

Hope the season finishes strong.
Title: Re: Mr. Robot
Post by: deist on Aug 14, 2015 at 03:19 PM: After watching the first 2 episodes the past 2 nights yan din ang assumption namin ng wife ko ;D

Quote from: AshKetchum on Jul 11, 2015 at 08:41 AM
I'm getting a Fight Club vibe from this show, particularly with regards to Christian Slater's character, which I think doesn't really exist except in Elliott's mind...and from the ongoing discussions on the Net about this show, it looks like I'm not the only one.
Title: Re: Mr. Robot
Post by: coastal on Aug 14, 2015 at 03:36 PM: What now Elliott?
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Post by: AshKetchum on Aug 14, 2015 at 10:04 PM: That double twist was both surprising and unsettling. Well played, Mr. Robot, well played.
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Post by: AshKetchum on Aug 20, 2015 at 07:17 PM: Another great episode; they even used the music of Fight Club to hammer it all in. 8)

Next week, the season finale--press releases state that there's an important scene right after the end credits.
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Post by: coastal on Aug 23, 2015 at 05:11 PM: This is getting seriously twisted.
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Post by: AshKetchum on Aug 27, 2015 at 09:53 AM: Season 1 finale showing has been postponed due to "similarities" with the tragic shooting of a reporter and cameraman in Virginia yesterday. The finale is set to air on September 2 instead.

Here is USA Network's official statement:

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"The previously filmed season finale of Mr. Robot contains a graphic scene similar in nature to today’s tragic events in Virginia. Out of respect to the victims, their families and colleagues, and our viewers, we are postponing tonight’s episode. Our thoughts go out to all those affected during this difficult time."
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Post by: deist on Aug 29, 2015 at 01:44 PM: I have a feeling that the gun inside the popcorn maker will play a brutal role in the season finale ;)
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Post by: AshKetchum on Sep 03, 2015 at 07:39 PM: Very good season finale--this series has been a truly unexpected treat for me this year; I rarely get surprised anymore by TV show plotlines, but Mr. Robot delivered on all counts with all the WTF moments.

The scene that prompted USA Network to postpone the finale because it mirrored actual events last week was gruesome indeed. And Tyrell's wife is probably one of the creepiest characters I've seen on TV. There's also a scene right after the end credits that sets the stage for next season ... looking forward to season 2 next year.
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Post by: coastal on Sep 06, 2015 at 03:10 PM: I remember when The Deer Hunter was shown in theaters and people were horrified by that Russian roulette scene. This on TV? Shocked the hell out of me.
Title: Re: Mr. Robot
Post by: AshKetchum on Jul 15, 2016 at 12:37 AM: It's back--with a two-hour season premiere (episodes 1 and 2 aired back to back)
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Post by: sientobente on Jul 23, 2016 at 08:30 PM: This is an excellent series! Is it possible that Tyrell is also Elliot?
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Post by: coastal on Aug 07, 2016 at 09:14 AM: Somehow I'm getting bored by the schizo thing.
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Post by: XanderCage on Aug 07, 2016 at 11:06 PM: season 2 was getting boring, at least the last episode picked up.
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Post by: flashDB on Aug 07, 2016 at 11:47 PM: im also getting bored on this one... medyo di na nakakatawa...
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Post by: AshKetchum on Sep 19, 2016 at 11:38 AM: Rami Malek wins his first Emmy as Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for Mr. Robot
(http://i.imgur.com/L6BRKMT.jpg)
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Post by: AshKetchum on Sep 22, 2016 at 06:48 PM: wtf was that season finale, LOL

Season 2 wasn't as great as Season 1, but it had its share of twists. I'm sticking around.
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Post by: Verbl Kint on Feb 16, 2017 at 02:27 PM: Hacking finally gets realistic in Hollywood. Very happy that this series got the attention of critics.

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Post by: dnous10 on Mar 02, 2017 at 07:04 PM: Quote from: AshKetchum on Sep 22, 2016 at 06:48 PM
wtf was that season finale, LOL

Season 2 wasn't as great as Season 1, but it had its share of twists. I'm sticking around.

Talaga? I give up on this series in season 2 ep 2 and I haven't watch it again..ditch ko na sya nababaliw na ako like Elliot hehe just kidding ;D
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Post by: Verbl Kint on Mar 02, 2017 at 08:31 PM: I actually liked Season 2, although I do agree it's not for everyone.

It needs a bit of willingness and patience from the viewer to let the plot unfold. But I have to say this series is really well-written and the camera work is just brilliant.
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Post by: AshKetchum on Oct 13, 2017 at 10:36 AM: Season 3 just started ...

... there are just too many damn TV shows for me to keep track of right now, good thing some of the shows I'm watching are ending soon :P
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Post by: Verbl Kint on Oct 13, 2017 at 02:36 PM: I got a bit lost in the middle of season 3's first episode. I shouldn't have skipped the previews.

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Title: Re: Mr. Robot
Post by: AshKetchum on Oct 13, 2017 at 03:11 PM: Quote from: Verbl Kint on Oct 13, 2017 at 02:36 PM
I got a bit lost in the middle of season 3's first episode. I shouldn't have skipped the previews.

I actually couldn't remember what happened last time, LOL ... so this helped somewhat:
https://io9.gizmodo.com/hello-friend-do-you-need-help-remembering-everything-b-1819342472
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Post by: AshKetchum on Nov 10, 2017 at 10:34 PM: Now that was an awesome episode--perhaps the best yet. It's quite a technical achievement as well: a collection of shots brilliantly edited to make it appear like one long continuous take that goes on for more than 40 minutes. 8)
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Post by: Verbl Kint on Nov 14, 2017 at 03:47 AM: It was a great shot, I agree. It seemed like there was a drone with x-ray vision following them around from room to room. :D
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Post by: AshKetchum on Nov 17, 2017 at 08:37 AM: Another awesome episode--somewhat a reverse of the previous episode's long take, this one featured non-stop edits as the camera followed several characters that built up suspense until the unexpected twist at the very end. 👏👍
Title: Re: Mr. Robot
Post by: anya618 on Dec 14, 2017 at 06:03 AM: ‘Mr. Robot’ Renewed For Season 4 By USA Network (http://deadline.com/2017/12/mr-robot-season-4-sam-esmail-1202226038/)
Title: Re: Mr. Robot
Post by: AshKetchum on Dec 18, 2017 at 01:25 PM: Quote from: anya618 on Dec 14, 2017 at 06:03 AM
‘Mr. Robot’ Renewed For Season 4 By USA Network (http://deadline.com/2017/12/mr-robot-season-4-sam-esmail-1202226038/)

This season was great, with outstanding writing and great camera work. 👍👏
Title: Re: Mr. Robot
Post by: anya618 on Aug 30, 2018 at 05:28 AM: 'Mr. Robot' to End With Season 4 on USA Network (https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/mr-robot-end-season-4-usa-network-1137204)