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Mr. Robot
S1.E9
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  • Episode aired Aug 19, 2015
  • TV-14
  • 49m
IMDb RATING
9.2/10
15K
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Rami Malek in Mr. Robot (2015)
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Elliot has to face the challenges of his past, and become accustomed to his new found family.Elliot has to face the challenges of his past, and become accustomed to his new found family.Elliot has to face the challenges of his past, and become accustomed to his new found family.

  • Director
    • Tricia Brock
  • Writer
    • Sam Esmail
  • Stars
    • Rami Malek
    • Carly Chaikin
    • Portia Doubleday
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  • IMDb RATING
    9.2/10
    15K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Tricia Brock
    • Writer
      • Sam Esmail
    • Stars
      • Rami Malek
      • Carly Chaikin
      • Portia Doubleday
    • 13User reviews
    • 18Critic reviews
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    Rami Malek
    Rami Malek
    • Elliot Alderson
    Carly Chaikin
    Carly Chaikin
    • Darlene
    Portia Doubleday
    Portia Doubleday
    • Angela Moss
    Martin Wallström
    Martin Wallström
    • Tyrell Wellick
    Christian Slater
    Christian Slater
    • Mr. Robot
    Michel Gill
    Michel Gill
    • Gideon Goddard
    Randy Harrison
    Randy Harrison
    • Harry
    Bruce Altman
    Bruce Altman
    • Terry Colby
    Sakina Jaffrey
    Sakina Jaffrey
    • Antara Nayar
    Michael Cristofer
    Michael Cristofer
    • Phillip Price
    Stephanie Corneliussen
    Stephanie Corneliussen
    • Joanna Wellick
    Aaron Takahashi
    Aaron Takahashi
    • Lloyd Chung
    Don Sparks
    Don Sparks
    • Don Moss
    Adrienne Acevedo Lovette
    Adrienne Acevedo Lovette
    • Nurse
    • (as Adrienne Lovette)
    Edward James Hyland
    Edward James Hyland
    • Det. Quattlander
    Mark Lotito
    Mark Lotito
    • Det. Jones
    Nadia Gan
    Nadia Gan
    • Elizabeth
    Aidan Liebman
    • Young Elliot
    • Director
      • Tricia Brock
    • Writer
      • Sam Esmail
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    10CicadaLokmenWasHere

    A Decade in the Making

    Revisiting Mr. Robot after almost a decade feels like stepping into a time machine, one powered by nostalgia, self-discovery, and the haunting echoes of "Where Is My Mind?" Back in 2017, at just 12 years old, I watched Season 1 for the first time. I didn't fully grasp the intricacies of its story, but the music, the twists, and the raw emotion left an imprint on me-a seed waiting to bloom years later.

    Fast-forward to today. Watching Episode 9 of Season 1 again, as someone who's grown up with its melodies resonating in my heart, was nothing short of transcendent. The iconic twist, the meticulously crafted unraveling of Elliot's world, and the breathtaking score all came rushing back. It's not just an episode-it's a masterpiece that transcends the boundaries of television.

    Sam Esmail, Rami Malek, Mac Quayle-thank you. Thank you for creating art that isn't just seen but felt. The opening of this episode, the crescendo of chaos as the truth unravels, and the melancholic familiarity of that final track-it brought back memories I didn't even realize I had held onto. It reminded me how stories like this shape us, hold us, and sometimes even help us understand who we are.

    This episode isn't just a 10 out of 10. It's a timeless reminder of the beauty of storytelling, of how music and visuals can intertwine to create moments that stay with us long after the credits roll. And tonight, hearing "Where Is My Mind?" felt like reuniting with an old friend.

    So here's to Mr. Robot, to the music that defined a decade for me, and to the power of revisiting something after growing up with it. Thank you for the memories, the melodies, and the masterpiece that is Episode 9.
    10dcdude-26988

    Rewatch, 9.65/10

    WOW! JUST WOW! PLOT TWISTS WERE JUST WOW! My mom considered this her favorite episode so far and i consider this the 2nd best of the first season so far. My favorite things about this episode were yet again the Protagonist, the plot twist, and the acting. My favorite characters were Elliot, Mr Robot, and Darlene. Just like 1x08 with it's 9.5 stars, it should've kept it's 9.3/10 star rating on this app. This will definitely be one of the best episodes anyone watches on first watch, and rewatch as well. After the episode, my mom told me in exact words, "This is a show that your dad will probably like", cause it is really good.

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    • Trivia
      The episode opens in a flashback some time just after Oct 28, 1994. That is the latest release date the 3 movie titles mentioned & when all 3 were in theaters at the same time. Pulp Fiction (1994), Sept 10, 1994 - Timecop (1994), Sept 16, 1994 - Stargate (1994), Oct 28, 1994.
    • Goofs
      In the flashback to 1994, the disgruntled customer tells Elliot's father that he will "take my business to Best Buy". However, at the time Best Buy had not yet expanded into the NYC area.
    • Quotes

      [last lines]

      Tyrell Wellick: How long has this been going on?

      Elliot Alderson: I don't know.

      Tyrell Wellick: And what is it that you're doing exactly?

      Elliot Alderson: Encrypting all the files, all the Evil Corp's financial records will be impossible to access. The encryption key will self-delete after the process completes.

      Tyrell Wellick: What about the backups?

      Elliot Alderson: I took care of that too. China...

      Tyrell Wellick: Steel Mountain? Of course, even when we went redundant.

      Elliot Alderson: I hacked the AirDream network. I was in all of them.

      Tyrell Wellick: You really thought of everything.

      [pauses]

      Tyrell Wellick: Who else was involved?

      Elliot Alderson: Just me.

      Tyrell Wellick: Well, now it's you and me. I've always told we'd end up working together, Elliot. But still, I have to know. Why did you do it? What did you hope to accomplish by doing all of this?

      Elliot Alderson: I don't know.

      [pauses]

      Elliot Alderson: I wanted to save the world.

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    • Soundtracks
      Where Is My Mind?
      (uncredited)

      Written by Frank Black

      Performed by Maxence Cyrin

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    • Release date
      • August 19, 2015 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Runtime
      • 49m
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      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1
      • 16:9 HD

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