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- Episode aired Sep 21, 2016
- TV-MA
- 47m
IMDb RATING
8.8/10
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Angela makes an unexpected acquaintance; Darlene realizes she's in deep; and an old friend reveals all to Elliot.Angela makes an unexpected acquaintance; Darlene realizes she's in deep; and an old friend reveals all to Elliot.Angela makes an unexpected acquaintance; Darlene realizes she's in deep; and an old friend reveals all to Elliot.
Michael Cristofer
- Phillip Price
- (credit only)
Michelle Santiago
- Shopper
- (uncredited)
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The first season of Mr.Robot was great and had an impressive finale. When the second season began I was afraid this show was following "Hannibal"s steps and was going to turn into something boring and disappointing, fortunately I was dead wrong. After the first 3 or 4 episodes this season was turning out to be really good and a breath of fresh air. Although the show is sometimes difficult to understand, even cryptic at times, it is all revealed in the end. About this season's finale, it offers some sort of closure to the Tyrell Wellick mystery as it shows him alive and well but it also shows the never ending struggle between Elliot and his other personality(his dead father) as well as the apparent demise of the FSociety.
I am not happy with what kind of personality Angela turned out to have or with the Tyrell saying about Elliot "I love him!" or with the little clichè from Elliot and Angela, the childhood friends who turn out to be in love with each other. Over all, season 2 was above my expectations and the season finale(I though it was going to be really packed with action) was a really good episode but the season deserved a better ending. Season 2 - 8.8 Season 2 finale - 9.3
I am not happy with what kind of personality Angela turned out to have or with the Tyrell saying about Elliot "I love him!" or with the little clichè from Elliot and Angela, the childhood friends who turn out to be in love with each other. Over all, season 2 was above my expectations and the season finale(I though it was going to be really packed with action) was a really good episode but the season deserved a better ending. Season 2 - 8.8 Season 2 finale - 9.3
I will be the first to admit that season 2 is not perfect. I will be the first to admit that this episode is not perfect. However, the worst thing a show can do is be boring, and that's something this season never was. Esmail spent all 12 episodes making bold choices. When they worked, they were stunning, and even when they didn't, it was still interesting to watch. It has been a wild ride of a season, and I wouldn't have it any other way.
The episode's main focus is of course on Tyrell and Elliot. Rami Malek's performance here shows that he deserves that Emmy he just won. It's also great to see Martin Wallstrom back on the show in earnest as Tyrell. He is brilliant in this one. The other story lines that show up in the episode are Joanna and DiPierro. There is also a post-credit scene, so be sure not to miss that.
So much was depending upon this episode. It had to provide answers to a season of nothing but questions, and satisfying resolution to a season of nothing but teasing. With so much riding on it, there was no way everyone would be satisfied by it. But did it satisfy me? Yes and no. The episode solved so many minor mysteries that I was not expecting resolution on until next season. But it only partially solves the big ones people have been waiting for this season (Tyrell, Stage 2). For me, the minor answers and partial big ones were enough. For others, they will not be. All I can say is, to each their own.
The episode's main focus is of course on Tyrell and Elliot. Rami Malek's performance here shows that he deserves that Emmy he just won. It's also great to see Martin Wallstrom back on the show in earnest as Tyrell. He is brilliant in this one. The other story lines that show up in the episode are Joanna and DiPierro. There is also a post-credit scene, so be sure not to miss that.
So much was depending upon this episode. It had to provide answers to a season of nothing but questions, and satisfying resolution to a season of nothing but teasing. With so much riding on it, there was no way everyone would be satisfied by it. But did it satisfy me? Yes and no. The episode solved so many minor mysteries that I was not expecting resolution on until next season. But it only partially solves the big ones people have been waiting for this season (Tyrell, Stage 2). For me, the minor answers and partial big ones were enough. For others, they will not be. All I can say is, to each their own.
This episode serves as both the conclusion of the 'pyth0n' two-parter and of the second season, wherein Tyrell reveals all to Elliot, Joanna confronts E Corp CTO Scott Knowles and Dom conducts her interrogation of Darlene. I must say that this second season has stepped above and beyond the quality of the first - not that it has been bad at any point, but nearly every scene in this season has been of the upmost quality in performance, cinematography, pacing and, crucially, it has remained interesting and has been bold enough to progress the arcs of all of the relevant characters to unpredictable places, testing the morality and endurance of each of them in turn. Elliot is the prime example, as he should be, for no story is worthwhile if it does not take the protagonist to a different place from where they began. His unreliable nature and the monologues that make us, the invisible viewer, believe Elliot is baring his soul to us make for an effective combination, I can't say that many other shows are as challenging and as thought-provoking as Mr. Robot, or at least that keep you guessing. The deceit about the prison, his passing it off as 'routine', and the associated storylines involving 'Warden' Ray and interestingly named Joey Bada$$'s Leon work after the fact in both 'realities' and give more depth to both characters quickly despite them only appearing in Season 2. On that point, Dom is a great addition to the cast, masterfully portrayed by Grace Gummer whom is distancing herself from her Streep-related cage to get her own attention that she deserves; she provides a necessary insight into the opposing side following the aftermath of Five/Nine and in this context I honestly don't mind seeing the 'FBI agent pursues controversial case despite boss disapproval' trope again.
I'm grateful that the episode count was raised slightly for this season, though I can acknowledge why some other reviewers here think that this was a detriment to the quality of this final episode. I disagree - in terms of following traditional story structure and having everything grow to a climax in the final episode, Mr. Robot has already subverted this idea and the pacing of the main story seems that it will always pride the quieter moments over dramatic action-filled sequences. How would they even keep the actors in the far corner of the frame all the time if they were running all over the place and not sitting absolutely still? I joke, but the dialogue and character relationship scenes are some of the best aspects of the show and I don't think that is an accident. And I adore the choices in framing. With this said, I thought the scenes of this episode were fantastic and suitable for the finale, and that it especially ended well, finally having the two primary storylines of Elliot's mental illness and the hacker revolution come into conflict with each other instead of running parallel, alternating from one to the other. I won't say more, in the interest of keeping this review spoiler-free for this episode. To answer the important question of whether I was left wanting to continue to Season 3, of course I do. I'm all for more surreal sequences and tense character moments, if they can replicate the efforts gone to elevating the main and new characters beyond simple stereotypes to realistic, layered people, which I'm sure won't be an issue.
I'm grateful that the episode count was raised slightly for this season, though I can acknowledge why some other reviewers here think that this was a detriment to the quality of this final episode. I disagree - in terms of following traditional story structure and having everything grow to a climax in the final episode, Mr. Robot has already subverted this idea and the pacing of the main story seems that it will always pride the quieter moments over dramatic action-filled sequences. How would they even keep the actors in the far corner of the frame all the time if they were running all over the place and not sitting absolutely still? I joke, but the dialogue and character relationship scenes are some of the best aspects of the show and I don't think that is an accident. And I adore the choices in framing. With this said, I thought the scenes of this episode were fantastic and suitable for the finale, and that it especially ended well, finally having the two primary storylines of Elliot's mental illness and the hacker revolution come into conflict with each other instead of running parallel, alternating from one to the other. I won't say more, in the interest of keeping this review spoiler-free for this episode. To answer the important question of whether I was left wanting to continue to Season 3, of course I do. I'm all for more surreal sequences and tense character moments, if they can replicate the efforts gone to elevating the main and new characters beyond simple stereotypes to realistic, layered people, which I'm sure won't be an issue.
Season 2 finale of mr robot was fine but the setup of the characters were weak at times. Still a good season but I am excited to head into season 3.
This was a very very good episode. This was definitely in the mount rushmore of Mr. Robot Season 2 episodes, most likely number 4. My favorite characters in this episode were Elliot, Tyrell, and Dominique. My favorite things about this episode were the Protagonist, the Cinematography, and the ending. I asked my mom what she thought of it, she said that season 2 was better than 1, I kinda agreed with her, but it was kind of close. She told me that her top 5 characters in the entire show so far were Elliot, Whiterose, Gideon, Leon, and maybe Darlene, I thought that was a valid list. Overall, I rate this season a 9.7/10 season.
Did you know
- TriviaWhen Elliot, Tyrell and the lab worker (this same lab worker is always seen on screen eating something) are in the elevator together. The lab worker is eating a hamburger, on the hamburger wrap it says "The Red Wheelbarrow BBQ" . This refers to the poem Tyrell quoted moments before as well as the piece of paper that contained Tyrell's secret code.
- GoofsDarlene just throws away her advantage by ever speaking to Dom and the imbecile boss of Dom. After making her statement invoking the 5th amendment, her proper move is to remain unresponsive to any statements or speeches the agents make, the principle being that silence can be misinterpreted but never misquoted.
- Quotes
Elliot Alderson: [voiceover] It's one thing to question your mind. It's another to question your eyes and ears. But then again: Isn't it all the same, our senses just mediocre inputs for our brain? Sure, we rely on them, trust they accurately portray the real world around us, but what if the haunting truth is, they can't? That what we perceive isn't the real world at all but just our mind's best guess?
- Crazy creditsThere is a post-credits scene that takes place at Fry's Electronics.
- ConnectionsReferenced in Collider TV Talk: Mr. Robot Season 2 Finale Review (SPOILERS) (2016)
- SoundtracksHall of Mirrors
(uncredited)
Written by Ralf Hütter, Florian Schneider-Esleben and Emil Schult
Performed by Kraftwerk
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- Phoenix, Arizona, USA(Fry's Electronics, 3035 W Thunderbird Rd, Phoenix, AZ)
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- 47m
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- 1.78 : 1
- 16:9 HD
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