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Mr. Robot 2015

“Control is an illusion.”

★ 8.3/10 · 5,432 votes TV-MA CrimeDrama 4 seasons · 45 eps Ended
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What is Mr. Robot?

Mr. Robot is an American psychological techno-thriller television series created by Sam Esmail for USA Network.

Type
TV series
Year
2015
Status
Ended
Episodes
45
First aired
Jun 24, 2015
Last aired
Dec 22, 2019
Original language
EN
Origin
US
Networks
USA Network
Genres
Crime, Drama
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Overview

Mr. Robot is an American psychological techno-thriller television series created by Sam Esmail for USA Network. The series stars Rami Malek as a cybersecurity engineer and hacker. A young programmer suffers from a debilitating anti-social disorder and decides that he can only connect to people by hacking them. He wields his skills as a weapon to protect the people that he cares about. The series finds him in the intersection between a cybersecurity firm he works for and the underworld organizations that are recruiting him to bring down corporate America. The show explores the complexities of the character's mental health, including social anxiety disorder, clinical depression, and dissociative identity disorder. The series was created by Sam Esmail and features a complex game of global chaos.

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Should you watch it?

“A young programmer with an anti-social disorder uses hacking to connect with others and protect them.”

Reasons to watch
  • engaging premise
  • complex character study
Keep in mind
  • depicts social isolation

Watch it if you are interested in narratives exploring cybersecurity and the intersection of corporate and underground worlds.

The series features themes of social alienation and high-stakes digital conflict.

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Season 1 · 10 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide →
Season 2 · 12 episodes
Season 3 · 10 episodes
Season 4 · 13 episodes

Frequently asked questions

Who is the protagonist?

The protagonist is a young programmer named Elliot.

What does Elliot do for a living?

He works for a cybersecurity firm.

What motivates Elliot to hack?

He uses hacking as a way to connect with people and protect those he cares about.

Does Elliot struggle with social interaction?

Yes, he suffers from a debilitating anti-social disorder.

What is the central conflict?

Elliot is caught between his professional life and underground organizations seeking to bring down corporate America.