Mr. Robot? [Possible Spoilers]

[absyrd]

better than breaking bad.

Whoa whoa whoa! Easy there!

And Tyrell is the only good actor on the show.

WHAT NOW?!? I don't know if we can still be friends. You are telling me that Rami Maleck, who plays Elliot is not amazing?!? Also the lady who plays Tyrell''s wife is fantastic.

Rami just looks like ****, mumbles and spaces out. I can do that. Wait... I do do that.

And, you are right, Tyrell's wife IS good. I hope she is more present in the 2nd season.

[inanis]

Whoa whoa whoa! Easy there!

And Tyrell is the only good actor on the show.

WHAT NOW?!? I don't know if we can still be friends. You are telling me that Rami Maleck, who plays Elliot is not amazing?!? Also the lady who plays Tyrell''s wife is fantastic.

Rami just looks like ****, mumbles and spaces out. I can do that. Wait... I do do that.

And, you are right, Tyrell's wife IS good. I hope she is more present in the 2nd season.

Yeah, but that is what his character is supposed to do. He is supposed to be a drugged up crazy that talks to himself. He is also supposed to look like ****. However, I think he is adorable. I mean, his character is crazy town, but I still want to give him a cuddle.

Maybe you missed your calling as an actor....

I can't wait to see what they have Tyrell's bat**** crazy wife do next season. She is THE best character on the show.

[techmattr]

I watched S1 as it aired. I thought Rami Malek, Martin Wallström (Tyrell), Michel Gill (Gideon), Stephanie Corneliussen (Joanna), BD Wong (White Rose) and especially Michael Cristofer (Phillip Price) have been amazing. Well above typical TV show performances. While not too integral to the story yet Michael Drayer (Cisco) has played a psychopath extremely well.

Some interviews with the writers and other people involved in the show have hinted or flat out said that the Fight Club aspect was intentional and supposed to be obvious. Instead of the surprise being for the audience like in Fight Club though the surprise was more for Elliot and we were knowingly watching it unravel throughout the entire season. Too many people online were over analyzing and making it more complex than it really was.

[absyrd]

I can't wait to see what they have Tyrell's bat**** crazy wife do next season. She is THE best character on the show.

Strong female character. She can dominate me anytime.

[inanis]

I can't wait to see what they have Tyrell's bat**** crazy wife do next season. She is THE best character on the show.

Strong female character. She can dominate me anytime.

Me too! 

[HoffmanMyster]

better than breaking bad.

Whoa whoa whoa! Easy there!

Yeah, I'm not ready to go quite that far just yet.    It's an amazing show so far, but Breaking Bad was just incredible, especially in the first few seasons.

[Joey Quinn]

really good show.


better than breaking bad. Check it out

Agreed, after season 3 of breaking bad I was bored until the last season.

[jdcarpe]

Went to log in to my account at ctrlalt.io, and noticed this. Looks like Cody is a fan:

[absyrd]

Cody is Christian Slater IRL.

[bcredbottle]

really good show.


better than breaking bad. Check it out

Agreed, after season 3 of breaking bad I was bored until the last season.

banworthy obvious trolling

[Joey Quinn]

Next should be tyrell@evilcorp.com

We already know his password.   

[codyeatworld]

[CTRL]ALT is making enamel pins and stickers for Mr. Robot.

Went to log in to my account at ctrlalt.io, and noticed this. Looks like Cody is a fan:

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:D

I'm glad someone noticed! There are a few more references ;)

[Coreda]

I'd heard it recommended in several places but it wasn't until Adam Curry mentioned he loved it that I looked into it.

Show is superb. Main character sells it and the direction/cinematography successfully places you in his mindset, with some wonderful dark moments and humor.

Was not at all the type of show I was expecting, as all I'd heard about it was the tech side which for the most part is accurate without seeming like it's merely there to tick boxes for geeks.

Near the end something happens which I won't spoil, but I felt it was an overused and weak plot device. That and some occasional stereotyping (obviously somewhat enhanced by the main character's PoV). Nothing much that blemishes the show as a whole though. Highly looking forward to season 2.

Went to log in to my account at ctrlalt.io, and noticed this. Looks like Cody is a fan:

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:D

Haha.

[heedpantsnow]

[CTRL]ALT is making enamel pins and stickers for Mr. Robot.

Went to log in to my account at ctrlalt.io, and noticed this. Looks like Cody is a fan:

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:D

I'm glad someone noticed! There are a few more references ;)

Cody, please, tell me more about this Mr. Robot swag.  I needs it.

[HoffmanMyster]

Went to log in to my account at ctrlalt.io, and noticed this. Looks like Cody is a fan:

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:D

I'm glad someone noticed! There are a few more references ;)

D:  I mentioned the reference in a PM I sent you!  :'(

But yeah I got a kick out of it too.  :D

[tp4tissue]

I like the social commentary they got on "inequality"


However,   They continue ot make the common mistake of attributing the root of all evil to money..

Money isn't the beginning of human problems,   the root is our inability to efficiently communicate.

[heedpantsnow]

I like the social commentary they got on "inequality"


However,   They continue ot make the common mistake of attributing the root of all evil to money..

Money isn't the beginning of human problems,   the root is our inability to efficiently communicate.

I think it's selfishness.

[yowaffle]

I think its definitely worth watching! I've recommended it to many people

[katushkin]

I didn't like it. I thought how kind of hilariously ironic it was that it was all about anti-capitalism but it was being aired on one of the world's largest multi-national corporation's streaming services. I thought the bit in the first episode where he sleeps with his dealer was completely unnecessary, and was just trying to show that he wasn't a complete neckbeard, there were some huge technical flaws in it, and some parts of it were so predictable.

And then there's this:

[tp4tissue]

I like the social commentary they got on "inequality"


However,   They continue ot make the common mistake of attributing the root of all evil to money..

Money isn't the beginning of human problems,   the root is our inability to efficiently communicate.

I think it's selfishness.

To be a living organism is to be selfish,  otherwise you would not survive.

I believe it is among our duties that when "grown up", to be less selfish and more aware of the needs of "society"


However, I question if we were ever fully spec-ed to live as a collective.


Remember,  our modern accord with one another is an invention that consistently exceeds our ability to manage it..


It takes a significant investment PER PERSON to become an actualized-human-being.



So, my view of human shortcomings is founded on the limitation of human awareness and processing capacity.

[Coreda]

Viewed strictly as a 'realistic' show there's bound to be some disappointment. It's essentially modern day fantasy. Not sure how else it's meant to be viewed as it's clearly directed as an alternate reality most of which is viewed through the main character's own distorted impressions, mindset, and delusions.

It has stereotypes, cliches, and some unconvincing supporting roles and they are definitely the weakest parts. The Anonymous-lookalike stylings, 'Mr. Robot' revelation, 'AFK' drops, using freenode for communicating with Chinese hackers, among others are all eye-roll worthy. Also strange is the blend of real brands and references within the otherwise alternate world they've created.

And yet I still found the sound design, cinematography and direction engrossing to see play out and overcome the lesser problems I had with it, if anything that's the series strength. It's like an extended dream sequence that keeps rolling.

[HoffmanMyster]

I didn't like it. I thought how kind of hilariously ironic it was that it was all about anti-capitalism but it was being aired on one of the world's largest multi-national corporation's streaming services. I thought the bit in the first episode where he sleeps with his dealer was completely unnecessary, and was just trying to show that he wasn't a complete neckbeard, there were some huge technical flaws in it, and some parts of it were so predictable.

And then there's this:

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I make a point to never go into something like this with any expectations.  It's just always a bad idea.

If you view it as a "supposed to be" top-notch, best of the year show, you'll probably think it falls short.

To me, it's an entertaining show about technology-related things that at least attempts to be somewhat accurate and true to the real world in terms of tech use, and I enjoy it for that.  Yes, some aspects are not terribly well done, and some things are not convincing at all - but it's goddamn TV, it doesn't need to be.  If you want to experience the real world, go outside, don't sit in front of the telly.  ;)

(And yes, I realize that I praised it for being realistic in one sentence and said it doesn't need to be in the next - I'm referring to different aspects)  :-*

[azhdar]

Finished it last night.
Enjoyed the first half of the show.
As soon as the whole Eliott is mr Robot thing started to take half of the episode it became annoying.

[HoffmanMyster]

As soon as the whole Eliott is mr Robot thing started to take half of the episode it became annoying.

It went a direction I wasn't expecting and don't prefer.  I kind of enjoyed the other stuff more than the mental stuff.  And it seems to be heading further that direction, but I shall continue watching to see what happens.


Also, FYI, added spoiler warning to the thread.   

[heedpantsnow]

Also, FYI, added spoiler warning to the thread.   

You went in a direction I wasn't expecting and don't prefer.  I kind of enjoyed the spoilers more than the mental stuff.  And it seems to be heading further that direction, but I shall continue watching you.

[HoffmanMyster]

Also, FYI, added spoiler warning to the thread.   

You went in a direction I wasn't expecting and don't prefer.  I kind of enjoyed the spoilers more than the mental stuff.  And it seems to be heading further that direction, but I shall continue watching you.

[Findecanor]

Whoa! Mr Robot won two Golden Globes: Best TV series - Drama and supporting actor: Christian Slater. Rami Malek was nominated for best actor, but did not win.

[inanis]

Whoa! Mr Robot won two Golden Globes: Best TV series - Drama, and Christian Slater. Rami Malek was nominated.

And it is garbage that he lost to John Hamm, who ONLY won because it was the last season of Mad Men. I mean, come on!

[katushkin]

Whoa! Mr Robot won two Golden Globes: Best TV series - Drama, and Christian Slater. Rami Malek was nominated.

And it is garbage that he lost to John Hamm, who ONLY won because it was the last season of Mad Men. I mean, come on!

I'm hoping that's sarcasm...

[inanis]

Whoa! Mr Robot won two Golden Globes: Best TV series - Drama, and Christian Slater. Rami Malek was nominated.

And it is garbage that he lost to John Hamm, who ONLY won because it was the last season of Mad Men. I mean, come on!

I'm hoping that's sarcasm...

It is not. Not a bit. I get it Mad Men was great, but we know that he won because it was the final season. He was playing a character he played for years. And he hadn't even been nominated for the last few. It was more a nod to the show than to him.

Just my 2 cents!

[jdcarpe]

Whoa! Mr Robot won two Golden Globes: Best TV series - Drama, and Christian Slater. Rami Malek was nominated.

And it is garbage that he lost to John Hamm, who ONLY won because it was the last season of Mad Men. I mean, come on!

I'm hoping that's sarcasm...

I feel the same way as inanis. I don't even watch Mad Men, and have never had a desire to. I tried to watch the first episode to see what all the hype was about, but I just came away with the opinion that the show is overrated.

[katushkin]

But Rami Malek isn't actually a very good actor...

[inanis]

But Rami Malek isn't actually a very good actor...

LIES!

I really like him. I even liked him back when he was in that comedy War at Home. It was not the best show, but he was very good in it. I have no great schooling on acting or the arts, but he does a pretty good job to me. I'm surprised that anyone would think he doesn't do a well with that role. And lest you say he just sits there, looking sullen and allowing people to act around him, that is pretty much what Liv Schreiber does in Ray Donovan and no one would say he does a bad job at it. Tho perhaps he does apathy more than sullen in that particular role.

[katushkin]

But Rami Malek isn't actually a very good actor...

LIES!

I really like him. I even liked him back when he was in that comedy War at Home. It was not the best show, but he was very good in it. I have no great schooling on acting or the arts, but he does a pretty good job to me. I'm surprised that anyone would think he doesn't do a well with that role. And lest you say he just sits there, looking sullen and allowing people to act around him, that is pretty much what Liv Schreiber does in Ray Donovan and no one would say he does a bad job at it. Tho perhaps he does apathy more than sullen in that particular role.

But you've said that he's good in something else. I've not seen him anything else, but I'm just going off my experience of seeing him in Mr Robot. I thought he was really wooden, and the "emotional outbusts" were really forced and awful. The blonde girl at the office  and her boyfriend were wooden as **** as well, and the only person I thought was of any interest was the Swedish businessman. At least Live Schreiber has a persona that he keeps through everything he's in, he's got an attitude, an actual personality. Rami Malek just seemed like a cardboard cutout that they've laid a persona on to that was terrible.

Maybe he's meant to be wooden. Maybe he's meant to be really dreary and boring. Maybe he's doing a really good job, and he should have won a Golden Globe.

[HoffmanMyster]

But Rami Malek isn't actually a very good actor...

LIES!

I really like him. I even liked him back when he was in that comedy War at Home. It was not the best show, but he was very good in it. I have no great schooling on acting or the arts, but he does a pretty good job to me. I'm surprised that anyone would think he doesn't do a well with that role. And lest you say he just sits there, looking sullen and allowing people to act around him, that is pretty much what Liv Schreiber does in Ray Donovan and no one would say he does a bad job at it. Tho perhaps he does apathy more than sullen in that particular role.

But you've said that he's good in something else. I've not seen him anything else, but I'm just going off my experience of seeing him in Mr Robot. I thought he was really wooden, and the "emotional outbusts" were really forced and awful. The blonde girl at the office  and her boyfriend were wooden as **** as well, and the only person I thought was of any interest was the Swedish businessman. At least Live Schreiber has a persona that he keeps through everything he's in, he's got an attitude, an actual personality. Rami Malek just seemed like a cardboard cutout that they've laid a persona on to that was terrible.

Maybe he's meant to be wooden. Maybe he's meant to be really dreary and boring. Maybe he's doing a really good job, and he should have won a Golden Globe.

+1 to all of this.  I'm a little surprised at how much praise he gets for the role.  Don't get me wrong, I still enjoy the show quite a bit, but his performance isn't anything to write home about IMO.

[inanis]

I think he was supposed to be wooden and dreary. That is the basis of the character, he doesn't know how to have emotions. He's got them, but he doesn't know what to do with them, or process things appropriately. He has no ability to interact with people, so when he does it all comes off a little fake, forced, because it is. He does a very good job at it. You have to keep in mind that the character is so completely ****ed in the head that he makes up alternate personalities to deal with the fact that he is incapable of handling things on his own. He is like an extreme introvert.

I'll agree to disagree with you guys. I think he does a great job. 

[HoffmanMyster]

I think he was supposed to be wooden and dreary. That is the basis of the character, he doesn't know how to have emotions. He's got them, but he doesn't know what to do with them, or process things appropriately. He has no ability to interact with people, so when he does it all comes off a little fake, forced, because it is. He does a very good job at it. You have to keep in mind that the character is so completely ****ed in the head that he makes up alternate personalities to deal with the fact that he is incapable of handling things on his own. He is like an extreme introvert.

I'll agree to disagree with you guys. I think he does a great job. 

Maybe I'm just totally off base here, but his acting is what I imagine my attempts at acting would come across as.  Incredibly forced, really awkward, lacking emotion, etc.  And that just doesn't seem impressive...yknow? 

(totally willing to admit that I'm full o **** though, since I have never acted in a TV show   - but that's the underlying logic that is going through my brain)

[RavenII]

Incredibly forced, really awkward, lacking emotion, etc.  And that just doesn't seem impressive...yknow? 

Wait, are you talking about Kristen Stewart?

(boom, still got it.)

[HoffmanMyster]

Incredibly forced, really awkward, lacking emotion, etc.  And that just doesn't seem impressive...yknow? 

Wait, are you talking about Kristen Stewart?

(boom, still got it.)

 )  Mayyybeeeeee

[HoffmanMyster]

hehehehehe

(yes i subscribe to /r/mrrobot)

[katushkin]

hehehehehe

(yes i subscribe to /r/mrrobot)

hahahahaha  )

[heedpantsnow]

hehehehehe

(yes i subscribe to /r/mrrobot)

OMG that was so freaking funny.  I don't even know where to start.  OMG, hahaha.

[inanis]

Co-U-Pons is my new favorite thing  )

[jdcarpe]

Once I was in the Netflix mainframe...I know what you did last night. I know what you did last summer. I saw that movie when I was nine...Oh, I fell asleep again.


LMAO, that was hilarious.

[heedpantsnow]

Once I was in the Netflix mainframe...I know what you did last night. I know what you did last summer. I saw that movie when I was nine...Oh, I fell asleep again.


LMAO, that was hilarious.

Also made me feel old.  You and I were in freaking high school when that came out I think.

[jdcarpe]

Once I was in the Netflix mainframe...I know what you did last night. I know what you did last summer. I saw that movie when I was nine...Oh, I fell asleep again.


LMAO, that was hilarious.

Also made me feel old.  You and I were in freaking high school when that came out I think.

Actually, that movie came out in 1997. Five years after I graduated high school. )

[heedpantsnow]

Once I was in the Netflix mainframe...I know what you did last night. I know what you did last summer. I saw that movie when I was nine...Oh, I fell asleep again.


LMAO, that was hilarious.

Also made me feel old.  You and I were in freaking high school when that came out I think.

Actually, that movie came out in 1997. Five years after I graduated high school. )

Crap. I was in college then too.

[HoffmanMyster]

Once I was in the Netflix mainframe...I know what you did last night. I know what you did last summer. I saw that movie when I was nine...Oh, I fell asleep again.


LMAO, that was hilarious.

Also made me feel old.  You and I were in freaking high school when that came out I think.

Actually, that movie came out in 1997. Five years after I graduated high school. )

Crap. I was in college then too.

I have an adorable picture of me playing with hot wheels and jenga blocks on the bathroom floor around when that came out. 

[heedpantsnow]

Once I was in the Netflix mainframe...I know what you did last night. I know what you did last summer. I saw that movie when I was nine...Oh, I fell asleep again.


LMAO, that was hilarious.

Also made me feel old.  You and I were in freaking high school when that came out I think.

Actually, that movie came out in 1997. Five years after I graduated high school. )

Crap. I was in college then too.

I have an adorable picture of me playing with hot wheels and jenga blocks on the bathroom floor around when that came out. 

Get off my lawn kid!