Mr. Robot Season 4: TV is the New Cinema

While Hollywood goes creatively bankrupt in order to ensure profits, TV shows like Mr. Robot keep the spirit of cinema alive by taking risks and wowing audiences with boundary pushing stories.
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[@BZanZ]

I honestly didn't even realize there was no talking in that episode. That's a pure example of how absolutely brilliant Sam Esmail and MrRobot is.

[@RobotHau5]

I literallly said the same thing. I normally don't care for review chanels but this show got me watching them cuz there's sooooo much depth that I've either glossed over or was just totally unaware of.

[@amiracleone2803]

That's my comment too haha crazy good me robot is the best ever.

[@stonecat676]

Season 4 is so wild, yet still so grounded in classic film techniques and tonal cues. Season 4 is probably the best season, but that's only because the rest of the show is so cohesive and incredible. I don't want this show to end. Best tv series of all time.

[@seniorchief6136]

I only knew because I was spoiled after some reviews from reviewers that got early access and from the subreddit. Otherwise I would not have realized until after the episode.

[@actualnotanewbie]

Honestly, it made sense for a lot of it. There was no time to talk, and at a certain point the characters got isolated.

[@enricopeci3136]

Who else thought that the mr robot finale was just perfect?

[@Tofu524]

it was absolute beauty in itself

[@Sektion9]

Damn close. I just wanted to see the machine boot up but it's a minor gripe.

[@stefanc4520]

Didn't make much as much sense as the rest of the show, especially that Whitrose ending.

[@swingandamiss5942]

@@QazwerDave that whole episode if eXit where Elliot is transferred into a world where everything is perfect was all fake it wasn't some alternate dimension where we believed no it was a prison as the Elliot in that world said his life is a repeat a mundane boring world which he still loves but totally boring. Our Elliot wanted his world but that world was created to protect the real Elliot, because the Elliot we have been following throughout the Mr. Robot was not the real Elliot it was another personality to protect the real Elliot, he was the mastermind behind everything. The reason Mastermind Elliot wanted to steal his life because he wanted to be in control after he worked so hard to create this world that he saved for the real Elliot, after the countless deaths of his friends and loved ones, he wanted happiness but it wasn't his to keep. Tl;dr Elliot we have been following is a persona created go protect the real Elliot and Whiterose's never worked the alternate dimension was Elliot's subconscious

[@johnmorton9493]

i Cried for hours after it ended and i cant wait to rewatch it all again

[@saulothebebop2581]

Mr. Robot is the new Blade Runner: In 5-10 years it will be rediscovered and be seen as a cult classic.

[@fmkhan213]

Naa naa naaa naaaa naaa! That's a stretch!

[@josiahmckinney679]

I was just about to write this and saw your comment at the top. Agree 100%.

[@withnail-and-i]

There's already the tv show Utopia that has that status

[@withnail-and-i]

@Deepesh Bhatt Breaking Bad is still not on the level of the best television production such as The Wire, Sopranos, Twin Peaks (and that's not counting European TV shows such as Berlin Alexanderplatz and Dekalog).

[@Archonsx]

Twin peaks, soprano and wire best tv shows 😂. Do you guys really watch this genre or just watched a list on a blog and ran with it?. I can tell you at a least 10 tv shows that shit on those so called "best".

[@Inazarab]

I don't want it to end but I am simultaneously glad it's ending when it needs to rather than when I want it to.

[@RandalltheVandal]

Same

[@Thagor23]

If you need some Esmail fix after Mr. Robot is over and you haven't watched it yet, check out Homecoming!

[@herald1953]

i love it when producers stated when the series come to an end, unlike a never ending walking dead that goes downhill

[@Inazarab]

@Anthony Salerno I thought, in the beginning, Sam Esmail said he expected it to be 4 or 5 seasons.

[@Inazarab]

@Anthony Salerno In the article I linked below he says the decision was based on story so he changed to four seasons; though maybe he's not being entirely truthful. I'm not sure www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/sam-esmail-battlestar-galactica-life-mr-robot-1244397

[@joshuak5798]

Mr. Robot changed my entire perspective on what can be achieved with television. I'm going to miss it, it'll be hard finding a show worthy to take its place.

[@aurorab4553]

Sopranos breaking bad the wire boardwalk empire are all amazing. also barry

[@MrKWAMEFLIP]

Dark

[@juanclaudio1103]

The Leftovers and already mentioned, Breaking Bad (!)

[@joshuak5798]

Watched them all guys, but I just find them to be on the same level as Mr. Robot. Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul are close however.

[@170395shashwat]

Try 'Justified'

[@HunterSThompson123]

Extremely underhyped masterpiece. I really don't get why it's not more out there. Especially when it comes to reactions it's bare bones.

[@HunterSThompson123]

@Not Yet That sounds a bit hipsterish or so to me but you're mostly right ;D Just when i love smth and i truly appreciate its beauty and greatness and want to share it with as many as possible.

[@benkylo8015]

The same happened with The Americans. One of the best shows on TV that was largely ignored during its runtime.

[@notanothercomedian]

because people dont want their minds challanged anymore, they want comforting run of the mill bullshit, where theres a clear bad guy and a clear good guy with a happy ending packaged in glittery wrapping paper with a nice red bow. the simple fact is that marvel movies make so much because theyre easy to digest and require no thought.

[@umbium]

Not all people want artistic complex shows with messages tha sometimes can be painfull. However everyone likes a show thats entertaining

[@LuisEnriquecrack]

Mr robot is not a small show by any means

[@TheWorstCritic]

Alright, I’ll watch Mr. Robot now

[@TheAngous]

holy shit i would love so much to be in your position. One advice: season 2 is awesome when you will have the answers from season 3 and 4. Season 2 is fucking weird and sometime depressing. Hang on. S3 and S4 are best television ever.

[@da3m0nic_79]

more advice: every season finale has an end credits scene. some friends i turned on to the show didn’t notice this and skipped some important scenes.

[@da3m0nic_79]

Boulbi Boulga dude i totally agree about season 2. i still loved it on first watch, but after seeing season 3 and season 4 (at least what’s currently been released of season 4) makes season 2 more enjoyable on rewatches. in short, mr robot is good

[@mistsu1171]

Yeah, but be ready because the show is really heavy.

[@ShyamSharma-gs8tt]

Prepare to get your mind blown.

[@Nikhil-hl2cz]

407 and 409 are the best episodes of TV. Period.

[@RandalltheVandal]

I think that can be said of a lot of Mr. Robot's episodes.

[@shortstuff780]

That one shot 3x6 (?) Was so beautiful and amazing to watch as well

[@TheAngous]

@@shortstuff780 3x05 . 3x06 was the "24" style épisode Mr Robot vs Eliott with that insanity scene with Eliott beating himself by knocking his head to the wall to stop mr robot

[@shortstuff780]

@Not Yet 407 was perfect man. That revelation had 4 seasons of buildup. Such an beautifully and we'll written episode. Yeah that sucks that the commerical came still. But easily top 5 best episodes ever

[@TheAngous]

@Not Yet how this revelation crippled the show? Go watch season 1 and 2 again, you will be amazed how it make sense.

[@Bacbi]

What so impressive about the almost completely silent episode is that I literally didn't notice it until after I was done. Most shows would try to draw attention to it in a "aren't we being clever and experimental" kinda way. But the setup and execution are so clean, if for example Elliott hadn't stopped narrating this season it would feel abrupt that he doesn't say anything when he's in that kind of high-stress situation. But we have gotten used to Mr Robot taking that job and since he's not there you don't think about it. It also works because there are no movements you would associate with trying to be expressive without words.

[@RobotHau5]

Nice way of putting it! I didn't notice until I saw this video, and tbh the way he filmed moment to moment highlighted what you're watching vs what you thought you needed to hear. When I was taking a design course, my prof told me to try to write a story without any dialogue. I thought that would be boring but clearly I had no clue what could be done with little to none.

[@talentleesdorito9771]

Neither did i notice that theres allmost no dialogue

[@alexengland-shinemercy]

I felt the same. When I heard people talking about 'the silent episode' I wondered wtf they were talking about because I had defiitely seen every episode released up to that point, and I hadn't noticed any damn 'silent episode'. That was because it was so effective Iit hadn't jarred me at all and I hadn't noticed it. Talking would not have added anytihng in that episode, and the carft of writing the script *so* show-not-tell that dialogue would not have aided anything.... that left me pretty gobsmacked. And the premise of the vid here? TV is the new cinema? I had no TV for most of my life because it was mostly cheap, boring and unstimulating content. Now I have a TV (albeit minus traditional TV connection, it just has a chromecast attached) and haven't been to the cinema for years apart from a language-learning trip with students. I think the streaming networks' takeover of the creative ground is a fait accompli - they now have the originators of art in the medium coming to *them* asking for a space to crrate in. It's not just Scorcese, it's also creators of fantasy, of comedy.... Good Omens worked so well Gaiman is looking to bring The Sandman to a network, after decades spent nixing studio's attempts to get it on film. I don't know if cinema can come back from this.

[@arjunjai1852]

Just realised - if Sam Esmail wanted a 5th season...the last episode could have been called 05x09....

[@ashfauzzamanaronno6606]

I think we have had enough 0509 references, dont you think? :v

[@byjordanluke2687]

The five acts episode of season 4 also deals with, and represents, the 5 stages of grief.

[@RandalltheVandal]

Cool

[@consultorioginecologia8055]

elliot is one of the best written characthers ever .

[@LeonardoHernandez-eg5dv]

Which Elliot? lmfao

[@purpleturtle4700]

@@LeonardoHernandez-eg5dv looooool😂😂😂

[@yvaddi]

The mastermind is

[@rdiz9696]

game of thrones would have the best ones, but hei you know how the last season ended..

[@MeggsNEggs]

Finally someone who understands! I've been hyping up Mr. Robot since the first season. The storyline, acting, and cinematography are unlike anything else I've seen in a while. I refuse to buy into the Marvel movie because like you said, they are generic and anticlimactic. Sad to see Mr. Robot end but respect that they have had the end game in mind since the first season. Much better than the crappy end to GoT.

[@TheAngous]

well you still have the GoT book but yeah Mr robot is the best tv show since breaking bad (maybe westworld season 1). I hope rami will win "best actor" next month at golden globe and i hope the tv show will win MANY Emmy Awards on September 2020

[@da3m0nic_79]

Boulbi Boulga mr robot better get emmy nominations i swear. and some actors other than just rami and christian slater should get nominated. they aren’t the only actors in mr robot who deserve to win awards.

[@lehcaraz1]

@@TheAngous I wish Rami and Mr Robot would get awards but I am afraid they will be overlooked due to the low viewership of the show. Not enough viewers but the ones who do follow it are rabid fans. Rami has already been snubbed at the Critics Choice and SAG awards this year and Emmy is not looking good.

[@alysiamerdavid-wasser9165]

@@lehcaraz1 They've won in the past, tho.

[@lehcaraz1]

@@alysiamerdavid-wasser9165 That is true but they should be winning more. Rami has been nominated three times now for the Golden Globe and I think twice for SAG for his role as Elliot and still has not won either of those awards. His was the best performance all those years. He did finally get his GG and SAG but only because of Bohemian Rhapsody.

[@jonvart6136]

i didn't even notice that episode didn't have much dialogue

[@MickeythecrazyMouse]

That's how you know it's good and it's not just for show

[@samsepiol7736]

Mr Robot really is better than most movies i see coming out now a days. I think more time to tell a story in tv shows really helps and shows are more brave to do what they want without having to worry about box office. Great video.

[@aaronwwilliams]

> Mr Robot really is better than most movies i see coming out now a days. This is such an understatement for me. I generally don't even watch films, maybe 2 or 3 a year, because TV is so, so much better per hour. It would take me watching dozens of films to find a single one I enjoy as much as a single episode of Mr Robot.

[@samsepiol7736]

@@aaronwwilliams agreed. I studied film in school and most of my best and most memorable examples of great use of film making techniques are found in tv shows. There are a few ground breaking films, i wont deny, but tv is keeping up the high quality standard that hollywood is now falling behind on.

[@samsepiol7736]

@Not Yet yah that's definitely a problem with consuming so much media, most people want exactly what they want instantly. Ive never seen Gotham mind

[@aqueminiature]

watch more movies. there’s an absurd amount of phenomenal movies from great directors coming out nowadays

[@finneganbyrne1012]

Mr Robot is the only show were I've yelled at the protagonist out loud while watching alone. I'm so invested that I forget it's a show

[@MohitSubedi]

This video is excellent. I seriously wished more people watched Mr. Robot.

[@MichaelTPaulo]

I know you do 🥰

[@mateszucs8975]

Mr. Robot really takes a lot of risks, such as that one-take episode from season three, silent-episode, and the stageplay one, along with the sitcom. But there is also an entire flashback episode in season three, which is kinda crazy too. Even the episodes in season four are written in a way that it matches the 4** error codes, like 401 Unauthorized, 402 Payment Required, and so on. It's amazing and I am sad it's ending, but at the same time, happy that it doesn't go on forever like the Walking Dead.

[@RobotHau5]

Wow I didn't even realize the 4** codes thing lol although I suspected it considering the show's choices in titling. It is a shame that this rollercoaster is coming to an end but as a lover of storytelling, its a must. WD is in the Milking seasons. I love their concepts but its too much at this point. Mr Robot knows not to milk its greatness. Let it simmer.

[@Stupididiot67]

I didn’t even realise there was no dialogue in that episode or that it looked like it was taken in one take

[@adonskide1387]

I only realized that when I saw the fourth episode is titled 404 : not found 😂

[@AdanMGarcia]

Not game of Thrones. We don’t talk about that one anymore. It’s like the ugly stepchild.

[@nicolaspietrangelo5573]

Game of Thrones was like that kid that shows a lot of potential (season 1), goes to high school and get great notes (seasons 2 to 4), then meet someone who throws him into drugs and other shit (showrunners running out of material and having to create something by themselves), start doing some stupid shit (season 5, Dorne, etc) and then you see that kid in his 30s absolutely ruined (seasons 7 and 8).

[@jamesbell1186]

Game of Thrones is the popular kid who was hot shit in high school but ended up making stupid life decisions and now everyone who knows them are embarrassed that they ever hung out with them. Mr Robot is that kid who no one ever really hung out with in high school but when you finally talk to them and actually get to know them you realise just how amazing they are.

[@ginnlac7039]

Thanks for choosing Mr. Robot to illustrate your point. It’s an amazing series that showcases Sam Esmail’s genius and Rami’s phenomenal talent. I’ll be sad when it all ends next week but am glad it’s on Sam’s terms.

[@gregoriomassa8529]

Just finish the show , i cri like a baby in the end. Perfect show.

[@kylestyyle987]

Same here. Completely did not expect it but it was beautifully done

[@seldacita]

The creator has direct all the episodes!?!? That’s why is such a masterpiece.

[@FaceClef]

That could also be a bad thing, when the success goes to their heads like george lucas

[@cryptodeveloper]

@@FaceClef that sounds like an individual problem

[@abandonedmuse]

The day I saw the first episode I couldn’t believe it was on TV. It was everything that the powers that be didn’t want to show. It was perfect. I can’t wait for Sunday

[@erikmorales1004]

Just finished the show wow I'm going to miss it don't know what I can replace it with.

[@tirthpatel2300]

Mr. Robot is the single greatest EXPERIENCE to happen to me. I can't find a single flaw in this TV show, it is absolutely perfect imo. The first episode to air was the I think one of the best pilot episode ever in a TV series especially the first scene (and it makes it better now since the big reveal). I love movies too, and marvel is the best cinematic experience I've had excluding Nolan films because let's be honest, he's a god, just look at interstellar and inception and now tenet thats coming next year.

[@walkieer]

It's too slow at times. Especially at beginning of seasons. All my friends gave up watching it. But damn the pay-off later is always worth it.

[@tirthpatel2300]

@@walkieer yea I guess you could argue that. I'll be honest I started watching it in 2017, a few episodes I was kinda bored but I gave it a shot again in 2018 and I just fell in love with it. Especially since season 2 it's been amazing.

[@GBHanny8]

I binge watched chunks of it, so this was never an issue.

[@jamesbell1186]

Season 2 on a first watch can be a bit rough but it’s excellent on rewatches thanks to understanding wtf is going on

[@skynet4496]

@@walkieer it's like good sex, the slow gentle foreplay is what makes the finish so much better lol

[@MannyV1022]

And if you want more Sam Esmail, his next show is "Briarpatch" which he'll be the executive producer of. Premieres February 6 on USA Network. You're welcome, Friend.

[@LuisChannelTV]

This season is a masterpiece of cinematographyic

[@pullpulse123]

The final shot of the last episode of this magnum opus is so simple, and it hit me right in the heart. This stylish thriller about technology and anxiety in the modern world turns out to be a story about mental health and self-acceptance. Expectations exceeded once again, friend.

[@TheBBCSlurpee]

M83 outro hits different after that

[@Dale_Blackburn]

This show will be a masterpiece in coming next 50 years. We will look back and tell our children: Hey kiddo! That was a exciting time in the world, i watched Mr.Robot while episodes coming out. It was a crazy experience.. About 4x11.. i just cried my guts out. Saddest ''film'' in cinema history for me. He is gone now. Lives in a dream. Thank you.

[@coolnickname4606]

Moreover, episode 412 is going to be 2 hours long so we are literally getting a movie now.

[@RandalltheVandal]

hype

[@zaneho9024]

*412 and 413*

[@Narstar100]

I can't wait! 😊

[@MystmaxkinnTV]

You need more subs my dude. Mr.Robot is one of the few shows where the story gets better and better each season. The soundtrack, the direction, the camera angles, the characters are so good they can't be compared to any other mainstream TV show/movie.

[@RandalltheVandal]

Thanks. If I had to rate Mr Robot, 10 would be insufficient. I'd have to give it an 11/10.

[@adman4t]

@@RandalltheVandal I'd give it a 5/9.

[@kevin_dasilva]

This is the most underrated award-winning show I have ever come across

[@McLachlanG]

God just hearing the season 1 theme song gets me excited again, I love this series so much

[@kailashsudhakar5207]

I see Dark, I press like.

[@rini6]

I am definitely rewatching the entire series after next week. I am fifty three years old and I’ve watched a lot of television. No series has been as thrilling and deeply moving as this one.

[@intotheether3803]

Couldn't have said it better myself. This is how I've been feeling about movies for quite some time. Damn, I still have the feels. Can't believe Mr. Robot is already over. Good bye old friends, it's been a hell of a journey with you all. Definitively some exciting times in the world.

[@usamasiraj5432]

I saw 405, didn't realized up-till now that there was no dialogue in episode.

[@amymarckel420]

Mr. Robot sublime. That is all.

[@teratoma.]

robot's episode 407 is one of the best moments in entertainment history

[@MariusNinjai]

i did not notice that the episode had no dialogue that's how good the show is

[@-cloudsaboveuscrying-6805]

Mr. Robot is one of the best shows I've ever seen in my life, the cinematography, the score, the performances, the way that is shot (when you see just one frame, you know it's from mr robot) the story, it's perfect! every episode it's a surprise, you never know what's going to happen or how it's going to happen! It's brilliant and really inspiring! The films that i truly keep experiencing are Nolan films they're my exception, i love his movies and my god those ideas he pulls off! Tenet, interstellar, inception...

[@TheBBCSlurpee]

It also has by far the best title cards of any show ever

[@JuliusCaesar103]

Just finished it, I'm speechless. Sam Esmail is a genius, writing, cinematography were just top notch, wow.

[@Alkem1st]

Finally, someone else who realizes just how much of a masterpiece Mr. Robot is, I've absolutely loved this show since I discovered it. Everything about it is perfect, camera angles, music, storytelling, complexity, cast, themes. I can't stress enough how much I respect Sam Esmail for what he's created here. I completely agree with your points about movies taking too few risks, which is also why I (for the last few years) haven't left the cinema with a gut-wrenching or uncanny feeling quite like the ones I get from every. single. episode. of Mr. Robot. Thanks, Sam Esmail, you hero.

[@janjilecek]

Oh dude, Parasite and Lighthouse. Didn't expect that here, but I guess people who appreciate the art side of Mr. Robot are also drawn to movies like this. I am guessing you saw Midsommar, Hereditary and The VVitch already?

[@RandalltheVandal]

Yep!

[@SaberRexZealot]

All of those films are great!

[@anthonyl4778]

Midsommar is trash tho

[@janjilecek]

@@anthonyl4778 it's not. I found it amusing. I haven't felt such a "sweet" bad and horrible feeling in a long time. The movie is trippy and touches all kinds of fears.

[@reviews.de.aparelhos]

just finished , insane show . top 3 EVER . rami malek KILLED it . what an unbelieavable performance !

[@tejasagrawal1700]

It's the best show in TV history. It comes at the level of movies like godfather and the shawshank redemption. Creativite, risk talking and and beautifully directed. Every episode brings you on the edge on the table without any problem. Absolutely love the video! SUBSCRIBED😊💯

[@stoicfloor]

Mr robot is the best TV show I've ever watched (yes it beats Breaking Bad imo)

[@TheBBCSlurpee]

So true

[@CourtneyCoulson]

In 2019 alone TV has given me much more to think about and discuss with friends than film has. Even something as silly as Rick and Morty generated deeper discussions, a half hour animated comedy show had more substance than most major Hollywood films. My brother and I were obsessed with Mr Robot and Watchmen, eagerly awaiting the next episode, each getting bigger and crazier and less predictable than the last. We really had no idea where these wild journeys were taking us and it was thrilling, It felt like anything was possible. Where as when I watch an MCU movie and a character seems to be in peril, I'm sitting there thinking about whose contracts run out soon. And this contrast is perfectly illustrated by Star Wars, did Rise of Skywalker create that much of an impact? Not really, everyone is discussing the Mandalorian, well specifically Baby Yoda, but the show is still a breath of fresh air.

[@milagilbert3380]

Next time anyone asks me why Mr. Robot is my favorite show of all time, I won't say a word and just show them this video. Great job, dude!

[@didsheaskaboutme]

Id like to credit twin peaks for starting this

[@VirtuaSavage]

Episode 7 was fucking amazing. It was all dialogue and we're just in 2 rooms in the majority of the episode. The way they made an evil character (Fernando Vera) become Elliot's one true friend and not be alone anymore in his struggle was insane. But of course as soon as he realizes Fernando has been trying to help him he gets killed.

[@TopFlightFamily]

Yessss! You articulated exactly what I was trying to tell my husband the other day. I rarely watch movies anymore and when I do, even the “critically acclaimed” ones inevitably disappoint me. The story telling just seems so simplistic, characters so flat, plot so thin. TV has far surpassed cinema in the last 5-10 years!

[@UncreativeIrishGuy]

Honestly did not know that episode was completely without dialogue until you said it

[@miyaka5991]

*Hears Mr. Robot Theme* *Typing intensifies*

[@sakshamshrivastav38]

This video and channel deserves a lot more! Thank God there's someone out there understanding and appreciating the depth of this masterpiece! ♥️

[@iv4nx3]

DUDE, WTF??? I didn't even realize they don't talk the entire episode, whaaaat? I was so engaged all episode long.

[@benspencer8253]

Mr Robot is one of the great and most adventurous TV shows out there. I'd say Legion is also an incredible series for its experimental / fractured narrative style. I hope these great works of art get the recognition they deserve and inspire more directors to take risks and push boundaries.

[@CmdrPinkiePie]

I think David Lynch really got the ball rolling when he created Twin Peaks, a TV show that 30 years later, we're still having fun experiencing and studying because it was so much richer than most other TV shows ever. However, it was too far ahead of its time, and networks tried to force it to be like other serialized crime shows of the time by solving the murder of Laura Palmer, dooming the show and preventing David Lynch from bringing to life the vision he had for TP. Luckily things have changed and we were allowed to have Mr. Robot as it was intended to be. My, what a ride it has been.

[@TheBBCSlurpee]

I wish I could watch this show for the first time again

[@ByGraceThroughFaith777]

Apart from Scorsese, Tarantino, C. Nolan, Ridley Scott, and Fincher, I rearly go to the movies other than for MCU, Keanu, or Tom Cruise. Not even Star Wars any more. The Mandalorian is so far better than the last 6 SW movies. Shows are taking over. GoT, Mr Robot, Br.Ba., Westwood S1, TMITHC, Chernobyl, Sherlock, The Boys, Billions, The Sopranos, Outlander, Vikings, Narcos, Altered Carbon...and the list goes

[@amrt7755]

GOT 1-4 I agree.

[@sandeshvantveen]

Very good essay and you're so right. The single take episode, the episode after it, the sitcom episode, the silent one and the bottle episode were all such different episode but such works of art that I've never seen anywhere else.

[@WhtMike2006]

Subscribed. Wonderful video. I was looking up Mr robot videos after last night’s penultimate episode, and I’m glad I found your channel!

[@SamPhoenixKnight]

I've been saying this for years! TV is where the risks are being taken and you're 100% correct in saying there is no better example than Mr Robot.

[@ifoundthistoday]

I watched that episode with no dialogue and didn't even realize it until you mentioned it

[@sjsphotog]

Mr. Robot - best show on TV and top 5 in HISTORY. My fave show. So sad its ending but this season and the whole series has been nothing short of EPIC. Sam E is a genius

[@Javabean94]

I noticed that music in the background at the beginning. Cowboy Bebop - Piano Black Nice.

[@Travisdeste]

Thank you for making this video. I don't watch a lot of movies or TV shows, but I stumbled upon Mr. Robot three years ago before S2 started, and I've been hooked, it's my favorite ever, probably. Back then I still hadn't really started to watch media trying to understand what I liked about it, both visually and on a story level, and I think this show is what made me understand how much you can say when you have a vision and something you want to say, and know how to say it. I have watched it 5 times, watched it with my brother to share such a masterpiece with someone who I know would appreciate it the way it's meant to be appreciated, and it brings me so much joy both to have a show that means so much to me, and seeing people who also feel the same way that I do.

[@floh2959]

It's been my favourite show since 2015. Don't know what I'll do when it ends

[@MrTrees]

Mr Robot is one the greatest creative pieces of film in this decade. I beg everyone to watch it, I think anyone who is interested in topics of IT and Computer Science, Psychology, Cinematography, Politics, Comedy, Drama, Thriller, Suspense, will love this TV show. This show manages to successfully take all those genres and incorporate them in someway. I want people to see this show so much. Sam Esmail is a genius and I'm so happy this was created for us to see.

[@RBlur]

Seriously, thank you for putting it into words and I've been feeling for the last 6 yrs now about television and films. Honestly I've been doing it without even realizing consciously, that it what drives me to watch more and more tv, while watching films very much less than 10 yrs ago. Couldn't agree more about Mr. Robot.. It's a pure cinematic feast for the eyes, mind and soul!!

[@tofolcano9639]

The greatest experience I've ever had in front of any type of screen. I've wondered what it must have been like to live in a place in time when the people were able to hear back in the day for the first time to Beethoven, Mozart, Thom Yorke, Queen... or hearing about Einstein, Newton or Feynman. Really experience anything that would transcend their time and live forever. I wonder if they knew they were experiencing something exceptional. It at least felt like it to me throughout the show.

[@architmishra8727]

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[@da3m0nic_79]

thank you for this video. people need to seriously get the word out on mr robot, it’s crazy how few people still haven’t heard of this show

[@fs0cieety]

Great video essay. Mr. Robot is one of my favourite TV shows. I always anticipate next episode.

[@pattithestranger]

I already miss this show so freaking much, it must be my absolute favorite. Wonderfull video, sir!

[@ericlol1337]

Amazing video man! you said what i thought but couldn't express into words somehow. I was shocked when i saw this only had 7k views.

[@ioshinigami2165]

"Where do you go to find truly unique and creative storytelling experiences?" I was waiting for a MUBI ad or a shoutout to Like Stories of Old

[@RandalltheVandal]

this video is sponsored by RAID SHADOW LEGENDS, THE BEST CINEMATIC GAMING EXPERIENCE OF ALL TIME

[@MauAmzArr]

This is the video I needed to watch right now in my life. Thank you! :)

[@ahmedsafaa1000]

I was so engaged with the episode that I didn’t notice that there was little dialogue

[@Szergej33]

It is crazy, I love the show, but like many ppl in the comments I did not even notice the lack of dialogue until I watched this video. Also Ep 5, the one shaped as a 5 act drama, felt like the BEST cinema experience ive had this entire year (maybe on parallel with the 20th anniversary screening of Fight Club). I just accidentally woke up early for work, had time to watch the episode so went for it in the morning, and BAMM. Coudlnt believe how weirdly creative it was, something I was not expecting at all.

[@getsugar6411]

Everything about Mr. Robot is genius. From start to finish, Esmail never let down once. He is a true brilliant mastermind. I hope we get to see more of Esmail in the future. Deep down I want more Mr. Robot but I couldn't have wished for a better, more brilliant or beautiful ending than the one we got..

[@BaffledApe]

I hadn't noticed the 'no dialog' until seeing this. A great episode, tense and totally engaging. I guess I was totally engrossed in the 'experience'! Job done. Fantastic show, like nothing else :)

[@stevensamuel4634]

Episode 5 was the most captivating piece of content I've seen all year, and episode 7 was the most gut-wrenching

[@danielmocanu2848]

Amazing! Thank you for your work!

[@bgrig574]

Your analysis has been on the spot. Congratulations sir. Couldn't agree more.

[@bizkit2k]

Just found your channel, love your analytics and brought more details to my attention that will make my second see through more interesting. Thanks.

[@Sandeee]

Man!! This was powerful. I didn't realize there were no dialogues till you told me.

[@adityamadan28]

5th ep is indeed a masterpiece. I was so captivated by its intensity. The way things started. The way things ended. Mr Robot truly has come a full circle. I don't want it to end but i am kinda happy that it's concluding now.

[@diegomontoya8889]

You just got a subscriber. Excellent editing and well written narrative, Sir! I didn't even notice the bookending in that episode when I watched it a few weeks ago. Epic fail on my part... The other TV show that to me seemed almost cinematic in it's nature and had a short three season run, was AMC's "The Killing". Every episode was intense and moved the plot forward. The last season, through Netflix, was a little bit of a change, but season 2 was some of the best television I have seen, before Me. Robot, of course.

[@GBHanny8]

Your commentary and observations are excellent in this. It is something we are all aware of and you could not have chosen a better example than Mr Robot. .... Ive just subscribed.

[@spacejohnny3001]

Mr Robot has this amazing ability to slightly change your perspective of what you're seeing with every season to the point where when you finish and go back to the start, everything feels different. After watching the final season ang going back to episode one, you just notice so many things you didn't before

[@iatharva]

But we can't ignore that little amount of moviemakers who still take some risks (and get bad reviews or low ratings)

[@elphavancreates]

What a fantastic analysis, friend! I would have NEVER put two and two together, not in a million years. I applaud you! (Also just know that I was here before the big 2-parter of the MR. ROBOT finale. Can not wait!!!!!)

[@JonBear]

Insanely good video. Massive Mr. Robot fan. You've managed to explain to me why I love it.

[@1siddynickhead]

Incredible video!! Hats off to u! Totally nailed it!

[@aSmallGreenDot]

I didn't even notice that episode had almost no dialogue, I was so enthralled by everything else.

[@Killysunt]

Great video, I'm so nervous and excited about the ending of this show, it really hasn't shied away from risks has it. I watched the first 2 seasons and stopped there for whatever reason, rewatched and caught up recently & i'm blown away by what I missed out on, 3 & 4 have been insane. It does make me wanna check out more recent shows.

[@RandalltheVandal]

I highly recommend Netflix's Dark as a follow-up

[@MayankSingh-zk1dq]

I love how you talked about Mr. Robot and that iconic soundtrack played.

[@marcantoinelab12321]

Adorno and horkheimer literally wrote about this in "the culture industry "

[@princeprocrastinate6485]

Mr Robot is a phenomenal series, it's a crime that it has flown relatively under the radar.

[@Ztimes22]

Absolutely brilliant, thank you.