New US Series, Mr. Robot

[Jonesy23]

Having seen the finale I can't say anything, except that the quality is consistent right the way to the end.

Impossible to discuss without there being spoilers and it deserves to be seen spoiler-free.

[james_tigerwoods]

I watched episode 5 last night and the scene in the Data Centre was one I really, really struggled watching as it was so hard to watch - The acting quality was top notch, but it was painful to watch from the perspective of the guy that was being cut in to.

I'll avoid spoilers, just in case, but it's a top show

[Beati Dogu]

I've just watched episode 1 and I think I'm hooked. It's pretty dark, but Rami Malek plays it well. I remember him as SNAFU from The Pacific.

Finally they have computers on a movie/TV show without feeling the need to dub on those stupid beeping and squeaking noises. Or going to hackertyper.net and mashing the keyboard as fast as they can.

Plus his pet goldfish is called Qwerty.

[MattyB_]

I can see why they delayed the last episode. Most people are in agreement that it was pretty brutal and quite graphic!

And that scene with Wellec's wife was properly intense! Hard to disucss anything without major spoilers...

And notice the mention of the Ashley Madison hack? Nice Apparently it was originally part of the script, taken out, then put back in once it happened.

SPOILER ALERT - this show is quite meta (Vimeo link)

SPOILER ALERT - Sam Esmail did an interesting AMA on Reddit.

[Jonesy23]

MattyB_ said:

I can see why they delayed the last episode. Most people are in agreement that it was pretty brutal and quite graphic!

Funnily enough while it was a bit full-on in that particular scene, compared to the real thing (see R. Budd Dwyer - *WARNING*: slight spoiler, nasty images/video) they thankfully toned it down.

I did like the AM hack reference, helped make it feel properly contemporary.

[Beati Dogu]

I watched the final episode last night. It was a little anti-climactic after the previous ones, but they've set up lots of things for series 2. The network was so pleased with the pilot that they commissioned a second series before it had even aired.

I don't know who's more messed up, Elliot, or Tyrell Wellick. Tyrell's wife Joanna is rather scary too.




The actors are Swedish and Danish respectively, but their American accents seem pretty faultless. They speak their native languages to each other in parts too. Apparently that's fairly normal, as they're similar enough to understand each other.

I like how they've nicked the Enron logo for Evil Corp too. Dell too I guess.

Overall, definitely worth watching.

[jbudgie]

Have just found this, only watched ep1 so far but will certainly watch the rest.

[AJB88]

Just binge watched this on Amazon Prime, really enjoyed it, Last episode was quite wierd.

Anybody else now find themselves watching the first episodes again now we know what we didn't at the start?

[jbudgie]

Only got up to ep 3 and gave up .

Should I carry on ?

[Brigand]

Overall I enjoyed it, thought it was a good series, but where there were some episodes that I thought were excellent, there were also some that just seemed like filler. I'd say its definitely worth persevering with though.

[anonymous-user]

jbudgie said:

Only got up to ep 3 and gave up .

Should I carry on ?

I felt the same, I watched until the end, but just found it a bit too hipster for my liking, it is trying to be too cool and this can be hard work watching it. I think it is a bit over hyped.

[jbudgie]

Thanks, don't think I will bother .

Life's too short and there is so much good stuff out there.

[Digitalize]

Really really enjoyed this, I can't comment on what it reminded me of because it would be a huge spoiler.

Probably one of the best things I've watched this year to be honest. I'd easily give it a 9/10. Literally right up my street though so take it as you will. Worth putting 9 or 10 hours in to easily.

[Beati Dogu]

Mr Robot won the best TV drama award at the Golden Globes last night. Christian Slater won best supporting actor.

[BJG1]

ash73 said:

Yes, beat Game of Thrones. Is it really that good?

It's not a better show than GoT but it's better than Season 5.

Better Call Saul wasn't even nominated though and that's by far the best drama series of the past year.

[Digitalize]

I'd say it has much more potential than GoT. It's not entirely fair to compare 1 series to 5. But I'd say this one series was stronger than any of the 5 of GoT so far.

[hornetrider]

AJB88 said:

Just binge watched this on Amazon Prime

In the UK? If so, another to add to the binge list.

[Digitalize]

hornetrider said:

In the UK? If so, another to add to the binge list.

Yep, along with Man in the High Castle which is also worth a look.

[hornetrider]

Digitalize said:

hornetrider said:

In the UK? If so, another to add to the binge list.

Yep, along with Man in the High Castle which is also worth a look.

Great just found it. Yes I binged MitHC inside of two days

Anything else included on Prime worth a look? I'm not using it too much, I find it annoying searching for stuff, finding something vaguely interesting and then seemingly having to pay actual cash money for the privilege of watching it. Er, no - I don't think so!

[Digitalize]

hornetrider said:

Great just found it. Yes I binged MitHC inside of two days

Anything else included on Prime worth a look? I'm not using it too much, I find it annoying searching for stuff, finding something vaguely interesting and then seemingly having to pay actual cash money for the privilege of watching it. Er, no - I don't think so!

Not really no, pretty rubbish service I found, not subscribed any more.