Mr Robot

By vanx
in The Media Room

 Share

Recommended Posts

Grand Master

George P Global Moderator

Posted
  • Global Moderator
Posted

It was clear, what wasn't clear what was the relationship, for me, that was the actual twist, not the fact that he didn't exist.

True, but would you call that a twist exactly?  I dunno, I feel that's different, the other bit was more of a surprise because you didn't see that coming at all.  With Mr. Robot though, you always expected something was up and something was going to happen, you were ready for it, whatever it was, at some point.  So to that extent the blow was lessened for me, the other one was more impactful.

Grand Master

Draconian Guppy

Posted
Posted

True, but would you call that a twist exactly?  I dunno, I feel that's different, the other bit was more of a surprise because you didn't see that coming at all.  With Mr. Robot though, you always expected something was up and something was going to happen, you were ready for it, whatever it was, at some point.  So to that extent the blow was lessened for me, the other one was more impactful.

True.

So maybe a twist within a twist! :p  But yeah, that was the general idea, that something was bound to happen with Mr. R.  or maybe like you said, too many movies, either that or we need to lay of the sauce.

Grand Master

FunkyMike

Posted
Posted (edited)

Mr. Robot Season 1 Finale Delayed Due To Virginia Shooting Tragedy

Following the tragic shooting of two local news reporters in Virginia this morning, USA has announced that it will be delaying the season one finale of the critically acclaimed drama by a week to September 2nd, 2015. The reason?

The previously filmed season finale of Mr. Robot contains a graphic scene similar in nature to today’s tragic events in Virginia. Out of respect to the victims, their families and colleagues, and our viewers, we are postponing tonight’s episode. Our thoughts go out to all those affected during this difficult time.

http://screenrant.com/mr-robot-season-1-finale-delay-virginia-shooting/ 

Grand Master

Syanide

Posted
Posted

I didn't like how much they relied on cliffhangers as a hook the second season. And it feels they skipped over way too much, so they can show it next year.

I can understand it with the

hack and Tyrell business

because that relies on Elliot's fragile memory, but with Angela, it came out really unnatural, like they skipped an entire episode

of her road to Evil Corp.

And I do hope that in future, they stop using the memory gaps as a way of telling the story, it will get tiring. In episode 8, it was so nice to find out that Elliot basically didn't tell a large portion of the story, but I thought that they'd use that reveal to fill in the gaps. Instead, they just used it as a device to create more gaps and more mystery.

Overall, though, a very entertaining season, and I'll definitely make sure to check it out next year.

Experienced

Zathras5

Posted
Posted

That was one gruesome suicide. sheesh, didn't expect that.

What was the deal with that after credits scene? Did I miss something,.. Why were they not showing B D Wong's face till the end?

And that CEO needs a good swift kick to the you know where. Evil corp indeed.

  • Draconian Guppy
  • Like 1
Experienced

kozukumi

Posted
Posted

That was one gruesome suicide. sheesh, didn't expect that.

What was the deal with that after credits scene? Did I miss something,.. Why were they not showing B D Wong's face till the end?

And that CEO needs a good swift kick to the you know where. Evil corp indeed.

It was to show us that there is still a hell of a lot we don't know about who else was involved in the E Corp hack and in what way. We know White Rose is involved with the Dark Army but now it appears that White Rose, as a man, is also someone of a lot of power and respect at the CEO level (the hidden 1% of the 1% if you remember Elliot's season opening dialogue). 

It was very interesting to see Price in a very different light to what we saw when he was with Angela. With Angela and the other E Corp executives he was calm and composed. The clear leader/alpha. In the final scene he is shown slightly agitated, stressed, tired and clearly not as composed and confident as B D Wong in his non-White Rose persona. It was as if B D Wong was even higher up than Price in the pecking order. 

Their conversation was telling also. Price says they know who did the hack and they will deal with it as they always do. So do they know B D Wong as White Rose was involved? By the sounds of it not so they don't actually know who was behind the hack. Maybe they know Elliot was involved? Maybe they think it is Tyrell? It could easily look like he was involved and certainly had reason to after being passed over for CTO and fired. 

And of course we still have the matter of who was at Elliot's door? Angela? Tyrell? Joanna? Mr Robot? Darlene? Krista? All have reason to be there however I wouldn't be surprised if it is none of them. 

Truly an epic finale. 

Grand Master

+primortal Subscriber²

Posted
  • Subscriber²
Posted (edited)

That was one gruesome suicide. sheesh, didn't expect that.

What was the deal with that after credits scene? Did I miss something,.. Why were they not showing B D Wong's face till the end?

And that CEO needs a good swift kick to the you know where. Evil corp indeed.

 

The Hollywood Reporter did a Q&A with Sam Esmail (the show's creator) and this is what he had to say about the scene after the credits.

That was a very surprising last scene, with the return of White Rose. What were you trying to illustrate with that very last scene?

The fact that it became a post-credit scene was more out of a negotiation on how to end the season. Do we end on Elliot? Do we end on this scene that sets up what the next season arc is going to be? The story has always been about Elliot, and it should continue to be about Elliot, so I felt weird ending the season on this other scene that had nothing to do with any of our main characters. I was trying to figure out structurally where to put it in the last episode, and because it does such a good job of queuing up our next season arc, I basically came up with the idea of putting it after the credits, which is something not typically done on television shows. I just thought, "OK, that's a great way to use the classic strategy of creating a coda, which is exactly what it is, and allowing me to end the season properly on Elliot."

Like you said, that's not done a lot on TV. How receptive was USA to that idea?

When I wrote the script, I finished Elliot's scene, and I wrote, "Fade to black, credits." Then I wrote, "After end credits," and then I put in the White Rose scene. Then when we got on the phone, their reaction to me was, "You can't end a season on White Rose. You've got to end it on Elliot." I said, "No, I agree, guys, but it's after the credits. Don’t you think that would work?" They had no idea. They skipped those two lines, and then there was this moment where it clicked with everyone: "That's f—ing perfect." They were so into the idea that they figured out a way to do it.

Source: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/mr-robot-season-finale-spoilers-819921 

I wonder if Elliot framed Tyrell for the hack and Mr. Robot  took over and killed him (the gun Darleen left in the popcorn machine)  with a suicide note about killing the new CTO's wife and orchestrating the hack.  Hell even Tyrell did the last fsociety video.  Elliot seems to black out when Mr. Robot takes over; Elliot didn't remember the meeting with Tyrell in the Escalade.

 

  • +Random Stranger and FunkyMike
  • Like 2
Grand Master

Syanide

Posted
Posted

The general feeling with White Rose and the thing at the end for me was

that Elliot is pretty much a pawn. He tried to alter the system, but in the end, I think what he did was just remove some people from the game so others can step in and claim their spot. That will be interesting to see play out next year.

  • Draconian Guppy and +Random Stranger
  • Like 2
Grand Master

+primortal Subscriber²

Posted
  • Subscriber²
Posted

I thought them focusing on the eyes implied it was Elliot, as his eyes are... distinctive, shall we say.

It very well can be just me, the voice just didn't match.  I know they mask it when they are the mouth piece for fsociety but you still can pick up who's talking.

The question is if the video was live; while Elliot was watching it or timed to play at a specific time.

Experienced

kozukumi

Posted
Posted

It very well can be just me, the voice just didn't match.  I know they mask it when they are the mouth piece for fsociety but you still can pick up who's talking.

The question is if the video was live; while Elliot was watching it or timed to play at a specific time.

I don't think any of the previous videos were broadcast live? 

Also all the previous videos with Christian Slater behind the mask are different in speech flow, etc. yet as still Elliot as we know.

 

Grand Master

Syanide

Posted
Posted

It very well can be just me, the voice just didn't match.  I know they mask it when they are the mouth piece for fsociety but you still can pick up who's talking.

The question is if the video was live; while Elliot was watching it or timed to play at a specific time.

I just googled it to see if anyone tried unmodifying the voice, and sure enough, someone on reddit pitch shifted the vocals, here's the clip with it 18% faster: https://sfx.io/yKTCn

I'd say it's pretty clear it's Elliot.

  • +Random Stranger and kozukumi
  • Like 2
Grand Master

+Anarkii Subscriber²

Posted
  • Subscriber²
Posted

This show was like Sense8 to me. 
I loved it, I hated it, but I kept watching it, and ended up hating it at the end then the last episode was great again.
:/ Not sure if ill bother with season 2. Hell, who am I kidding, I will probably watch it lol

  • +Random Stranger
  • Like 1
Experienced

kozukumi

Posted
Posted

This show was like Sense8 to me. 
I loved it, I hated it, but I kept watching it, and ended up hating it at the end then the last episode was great again.
:/ Not sure if ill bother with season 2. Hell, who am I kidding, I will probably watch it lol

I loved the first episode more than I have any tv in a long time, wants too sure about episode 2 but loved every episode after that. This is easily my favourite show of 2015.

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing

  • Posts

    • Microsoft confirms Windows 11 26H2 to finally get one of the most requested features

      By Michal H. · Posted

      Dude, im talking about simply disable it from settings app. Because of the eu regulation, you could disable it here for years.
    • One big question about Mars was answered thanks to Einstein's 100 year old theory

      By hellowalkman · Posted

      One big question about Mars was answered thanks to Einstein's 100 year old theory by Sayan Sen Image via DepositPhotos Scientists at the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have calculated how time passes on Mars compared with Earth, adding detail to how timekeeping would need to work beyond Earth’s orbit. The study, published in The Astronomical Journal, found that clocks on Mars run an average of 477 microseconds, or millionths of a second, faster per day than clocks on Earth. A microsecond is one millionth of a second, a very small unit used in precise scientific timing systems such as atomic clocks, which measure time using consistent atomic behavior. This difference is not constant. Because Mars moves around the Sun in a non-circular path (an eccentric orbit, meaning its distance from the Sun changes over time instead of staying fixed) and is affected by gravity from other bodies, the daily difference can vary by as much as 226 microseconds over a Martian year. The study also identifies smaller repeating changes of about 40 microseconds per day linked to synodic cycles (repeating periods that describe how planets line up with each other as they orbit the Sun from different positions). These longer patterns affect how time differences slowly rise and fall. To make these estimates, researchers compared Mars with Earth and the Moon. The work looks at relativistic proper time (the time actually measured by a clock depending on its speed and the strength of gravity where it is located, as described in Einstein’s relativity). This shows that each world has its own slightly different “rate” of time. This becomes more important as space missions expand into cislunar space (the region between Earth and the Moon) and toward Mars. On Earth, time systems rely on atomic clocks and satellites, which stay closely synchronized for navigation and communication. The study is based on Albert Einstein’s theory of relativity, which shows that time is affected by gravity and motion. Stronger gravity makes clocks run slower, while weaker gravity makes them run faster. “The time is just right for the Moon and Mars,” said NIST physicist Bijunath Patla. “This is the closest we have been to realizing the science fiction vision of expanding across the solar system.” A day on Mars is about 40 minutes longer than on Earth, and a Martian year lasts 687 Earth days. But the main question is not just about days and years, but how fast time itself passes. An atomic clock placed on Mars would function normally, but compared with one on Earth, the two would slowly drift apart due to differences in gravity and motion. This requires careful calculation of what is similar to a time-zone difference across planets. Researchers modeled Mars using a reference surface and included gravitational effects from the Sun, Earth, the Moon, and other planets. This includes a multi-body gravitational system (often described as a three-body or four-body problem, where predicting motion becomes difficult because multiple large objects all pull on each other at the same time through gravity). Mars also follows a Keplerian orbit (an idealized elliptical orbit based on simple gravitational laws that assume smooth motion, before adding real-world disturbances from other bodies). In addition, the researchers accounted for solar tides (small changes in gravitational force caused by the Sun that slightly distort planetary motion and timing, especially in systems involving Earth and the Moon). These combined effects are described as relativistic proper-time offsets (small but measurable differences in elapsed time between locations caused by gravity and motion), which must be included when comparing clocks across planets. “But for Mars, that’s not the case. Its distance from the Sun and its eccentric orbit make the variations in time larger. A three-body problem is extremely complicated. Now we’re dealing with four: the Sun, Earth, the Moon and Mars,” Patla explained. “The heavy lifting was more challenging than I initially thought.” Although the differences are extremely small, they matter for navigation and communication systems that depend on precise timing. Even modern networks on Earth, such as mobile systems, rely on timing accuracy at very small fractions of a second. Communication between Earth and Mars currently takes about four to 24 minutes or more depending on planetary positions, meaning signals are not real-time. A shared and accurate time system could help future missions reduce confusion in navigation and data exchange. “If you get synchronization, it will be almost like real-time communication without any loss of information. You don’t have to wait to see what happens,” Patla said. Researchers note that fully developed interplanetary communication networks are still far in the future. However, understanding how time behaves across planets helps prepare for those systems. “It may be decades before the surface of Mars is covered by the tracks of wandering rovers, but it is useful now to study the issues involved in establishing navigation systems on other planets and moons,” said Neil Ashby. “Like current global navigation systems like GPS, these systems will depend on accurate clocks, and the effects on clock rates can be analyzed with the help of Einstein’s general theory of relativity.” Patla added that the results also help improve understanding of time itself under relativity. “It's good to know for the first time what is happening on Mars timewise. Nobody knew that before. It improves our knowledge of the theory itself, the theory of how clocks tick and relativity,” he said. Source: NIST, IOPscience This article was generated with some help from AI and reviewed by an editor. Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, this material is used for the purpose of news reporting. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.
    • TeraCopy 4.0 Build 26

      By Copernic · Posted

      TeraCopy 4.0 Build 26 by Razvan Serea TeraCopy is a compact program designed to copy and move files at the maximum possible speed, also providing you with a lot of features. Copy files faster. TeraCopy uses dynamically adjusted buffers to reduce seek times. Asynchronous copy speeds up file transfer between two physical hard drives. Pause and resume transfers. Pause copy process at any time to free up system resources and continue with a single click. Error recovery. In case of copy error, TeraCopy will try several times and in the worse case just skips the file, not terminating the entire transfer. Interactive file list. TeraCopy shows failed file transfers and lets you fix the problem and recopy only problem files. Shell integration. TeraCopy can completely replace Explorer copy and move functions, allowing you work with files as usual. TeraCopy is free for non-commercial use only. For commercial use you need to buy a license. The paid version of the program includes the following features: Copy/move to your favorite folders. Save reports as HTML and CSV files. Select files with the same extension/folder. Remove the selected files from the copy queue. TeraCopy 4.0 Build 26 changelog: Added support for receiving files via the LocalSend protocol. Improved exception handling and automated bug report upload. Fixed several minor bugs and small memory leaks. Build 26 (June 24) Fixed a rare exception when a transfer completed. Features added since version 3.17: Enhanced speed graph. New multi-threaded copy engine. Support for copying to multiple targets. Queue system for managing multiple copy operations. Support for receiving files via the LocalSend protocol. TeraCopy entry in the modern Windows Explorer context menu. Integrated toolbar in the title bar. Why receive LocalSend transfers with TeraCopy? Handle file conflicts: Skip, overwrite, or rename files when a file with the same name already exists. LocalSend always creates another copy, which can waste time and disk space, especially when resuming an interrupted transfer. Filter unwanted files: Apply ignore lists or remove files manually before accepting a transfer, so unnecessary files are not downloaded. Better performance on fast networks: In tests over a 10 Gbps connection, TeraCopy received files several times faster than the standard LocalSend app on Windows. Download: TeraCopy 4.0 Build 26 | 14.5 MB (Freeware, paid upgrade available) View: TeraCopy Website | Screenshot Get alerted to all of our Software updates on Twitter at @NeowinSoftware
    • Anyone Here With Turbo Pascal Experience?

      By +virtorio · Posted

      Briefly used Turbo Pascal (and Turbo C++) in 97 and soon after that I bought PC magazine that included a full version of Delphi 2. I still use Delphi today, some 29 years later.
    • Age of Empires Mobile comes to PC, here's how to carry over progress from your phone

      By Ivan Jenic · Posted

      Age of Empires Mobile comes to PC, here's how to carry over progress from your phone by Ivan Jenic Image: YouTube/Microsoft Microsoft just released Age of Empires Mobile for PC. The game, officially called Age of Empires Mobile: PC Edition, is available for free on Steam and Microsoft Store, almost two years after its initial release for handheld devices. Age of Empires is one of those franchises that entire generations grew up with. The original came out in 1997, and immediately got people hooked to building civilizations and crushing their enemies on the battlefield. However, the franchise today is a far cry from its roots, as Age of Empires Mobile is, well, a game optimized for handheld devices, and not a classic RTS title we’ve all loved for years. And, of course, it includes in-game purchases. The PC version is still a mobile game at its core, but it’s been optimized for desktop play. There’s mouse control, full keyboard compatibility, and a refined UI. Microsoft also refreshed the visuals with some 4k textures, so the game should look better on larger screens. The game supports Crossplay, so you can switch between your phone, tablet, and PC without losing anything. But linked progress doesn’t come out of the box, as you have to enable it first. Here’s how to link your progress: On your mobile device, open Age of Empires Mobile. Go to Settings (Gear icon) > Account. Select Bind Account and choose a sign-in option. Once you enable account binding, sign in on PC using the same method, and your progress will be accessible across all your devices. Xbox Game Pass subscribers also get a bonus reward pack on PC, which includes: 1 Monthly Pass Token 1 Custom Resource Chest 10 Universal 60-Minute Speed-Ups 1,000 Empire Coins Exclusive Player Portrait Frame You can find more info about Age of Empires Mobile: PC Edition, as well as download links, on the Age of Empires official website.

  • Recent Achievements

    • One Year In
      Philsl earned a badge
      One Year In
    • Dedicated
      Scoobystu earned a badge
      Dedicated
    • First Post
      Tom Schmidt earned a badge
      First Post
    • One Month Later
      D0nn13 earned a badge
      One Month Later
    • Rookie
      +ChiefOfNeo went up a rank
      Rookie

  • Popular Contributors

    1. 1
      +primortal
      458
    2. 2
      +Edouard
      177
    3. 3
      PsYcHoKiLLa
      124
    4. 4
      Michael Scrip
      79
    5. 5
      Xenon
      76
    Show More

  • Tell a friend

    Love Neowin? Tell a friend!