We have all had that feeling of being watched. Seeing something that isn’t there, perhaps hearing a little voice saying “you can” or “you can’t.” Mr.Robot the drama filled Emmy nominated show takes those things and cranks it up to high voltage. A young man named Elliot, an introverted schizophrenic hacker, who believes he can save the world with the redistribution of power amongst the middle and lower class by hacking. Fueled by revenge and not knowing the difference between illusion and reality. Fighting a drug addiction and everyday bi-polar tendencies. If your brain doesn’t like to think this is not a show for you.
In Season 1 without giving away too many spoilers we go on a rollercoaster through the minds of Elliot and his closest group consisting of family/friends and possibly… his already deceased father. He sees his father in the flesh (which nobody else can see) guiding him through his next move and purpose in life. Disagreeing through stages but ultimately having the same goal in mind…..hacking the “invisible hand.” The creator Sam Esmail does a fantastic job of blurring reality with fiction, along with good and evil. Questions about the daily system in life with rules we HAVE to follow. Elliot creates a hacker group known as FSOCIETY which gets him and his peers into some serious trouble on numerous occasions which only Houdini would be able to escape.
Elliot works for a company called AllSafe as an IT guy. His childhood friend Angela works at AllSafe as well. Angela and Elliot became friends as a result of Angela’s Mom and Elliot’s Dad (Mr.Robot) losing a battle with leukemia from radiation, both working at a company referred to as Evil Corp. Ironically a majority of the profit/jobs that keeps AllSafe a company is from Evil Corp. Angela does not really understand the hacker independent side of Elliot fully quite yet which causes some rumbles in their friendship. Elliot wants to save the world by hacking but how far did he go? Will he ever have control of Mr.Robot?
Below is a character description based on Season 1 of Mr.Robot
Elliot Alderson (Rami Malek) – A schizophrenic introverted hacker trying to get revenge for his father’s death with a heart to save the world. Works at AllSafe as an IT guy. Created a hacker group called FSOCIETY to take credit for his hacks. The line of illusion and reality is very blurred for him as a result of a cloudy memory. Addiction has controlled him throughout rough times in his life. Father died from leukemia as a result of radiation from working at Evil Corp. One of the reasons I love this show is because I relate a lot to Elliot. That feeling of not knowing why you have certain thoughts and visions. Wanting so bad to help the world but not knowing how. Elliot wearing a hoodie all the time is a character I have kind of always dreamt of playing if I was an actor and let’s be honest sometimes we don’t know the difference between good and evil or if it even exists. If there was ever a character I wish I created it is Elliot Alderson. Not to mention his awesome hacking skills!
Angela Moss (Portia Doubleday) – Childhood friend whose mother also died from leukemia as a result of radiation from working at Evil Corp. Works at AllSafe with Elliot also in the IT department. Craves recognition from doing a good job. Breaks up with a boyfriend named Ollie who was cheating on her. Not much confidence in herself, doesn’t take many risks. Cares a lot about Elliot and tries to look after him. Angela seems like the girl who never gets in trouble and can’t take criticism when she does. That girl who is pretty and is too good for anybody. Ultimately I can see Elliot and Angela becoming rivals in a way and going in different directions. To me Angela shops at Hollister and drinks Starbucks everyday which number 2 on her priority list right after, always being right. I would date her for about one month until her true colors were revealed.
Darlene (Carly Chaikin) – *Spoiler* Elliot’s sister. Also a part of the hacking group FSOCIETY. Hates big corporations and upper class. Wants to divide the power equally amongst everyone. A girl who says what she wants with no filter. Darlene does seem to be impatient and having a problem with the word “No.” At times takes matter into her own hands. Understands Elliot as best as anybody could I guess. Definitely comes off as the ticking time bomb type. In one scene she even complains about her boyfriend proposing to her and how disrespectful it was! The loud and obnoxious type who will make a scene and quickly find 1,001 excuses as to why she did. Not the girlfriend type in my educated opinion.
Tyrell Wellick (Martin Wallström) – Employee at Evil Corp who loses his job after questioning about a murder. Will do anything to become the permanent CTO of Evil Corp. Pays money to a homeless man to release anger. Had sex with a guy just to better his position in the company. Tyrell caught onto Elliot’s antics right from the beginning and knows he is up to something big. Snake like personality. This is a character who is very interesting and not necessarily a “by the book” type of guy. Sometimes I see him as too much and going overboard but with all the thinking in this show, it is refreshing to see someone who just goes about their business to get what they want. It confuses me when he has such a gorgeous wife (Joanna) who will let him do whatever he wants to her and he chooses to beat up homeless guys and party at a gay club just to move in the job rankings.
Joanna Wellick (Stephanie Corneliussen) – Wife of Tyrell Wellick. Believes that everyone has a strength/weakness to exploit. Becomes curious of Tyrell’s antics as he is not 100% honest with her. Pregnant with Tyrell’s baby. She allows Tyrell to do whatever he needs to gain the job of CTO. Joanna has a fetish in the bedroom with a rape-like scenario being her turn on. Stands by Tyrell no matter what. Aside from being gorgeous, Joanna is also a character I want to know more about. She is kind of mysterious and keeps to herself. Joanna has been calm throughout the whole show and I am wondering if she will ever have that exploding moment. I think there is always something deeper but as viewers we will just have to see if she is hiding everything or nothing?
White Rose (Bradley Darryl Wong) – A transgender prestigious hacker helping fsociety. White Rose is very mysterious character which we as the viewer do not know much about. The only rule White Rose seems to have is being on time with deadlines. *Spoiler Alert* Works with head of Evil Corp Phillip Price on some sort of basis. White Rose is an amazing character to me because of the weirdness and unique style of rules he/she brings to the table. Why is time so important to this particular creation from Sam Esmail. I believe something big is in the works between White Rose, Evil Corp and Elliot Alderson.
Phillip Price (Michael Cristofer) – CEO of Evil Corp. Shows no emotion or remorse. Believes in the “it is what it is” mantra. Very conniving and has a way with words. In a very creepy way makes you feel comfortable when talking to him. Power Hungry with a switch to be a chameleon to whatever type of setting he is in. This guy is definitely your typical corporate villain. Somebody who I hate as well. I don’t understand who a person has no reaction especially after tragedy. He seems a bit too laid back for a CEO in my opinion and besides the fact that I believe he would nuke his own house if he had the chance, why is he working with White Rose? Something smells fishy with him and I don’t like it one bit.
Mr. Robot (Christian Slater) – Eliot’s Dad. Died from leukemia in a radiation occurrence from working at Evil Corp. Comes back as Eliot’s voice in his head but as a physical presence which only Eliot can see. Controls Eliot’s next move and has revengeful taste to destroy Evil Corp and anything in his way. Protective of his family especially Eliot. Wants to “save the world’ through Eliot’s hacks. Mr.Robot aside from Elliot is also one of my favorites. I love how he backs up every decision with facts and motivating speeches. Telling you straight up how the world really is and we all need to Wake Up! I don’t think he would out his son Elliot into any danger he knew he couldn’t handle. But why is trying to manipulate Elliot so aggressively to do what he wants. Another masterfully presented actor I am truly jealous of.
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At the end of the season, after the big hack takes place and we discover Mr.Robot is Elliot this whole time, we are left with many questions. Why is Tyrell Wellick wanted by the F.B.I.? Where is Tyrell Wellick? How is the world going to recover after all the debt in the world has vanished into thin air? Will Elliot ever get caught? How come Mr.Robot controls Elliot? These are just a few of the zillion question marks leaving us hanging after Season One. Sam Esmail thank you for creating such a masterful television show. Mr. Robot is by far my favorite show in recent memory not counting cartoons or comics. My brain hurts from waiting every week for the next episode of Mr.Robot.
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