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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WWE Smackdown Live! Results July 26, 2016
Smackdown has a huge task ahead of them because, Monday Night RAW was actually pretty good! You can see for yourself Clicking Here! Just like RAW, Smackdown Live has a new set, which once again isn’t that different or creative. Daniel Bryan and Shane McMahon introduce the night with a camera following them from backstage to the live crowd in Buffalo, NY. All Smackdown superstars stand on the apron of the ring, while Shane McMahon and Daniel Bryan announce their will be a Number 1 contender for Dean Ambrose’s WWE Championship. Bryan says their will be a six-pack challenge match to determine the winner First entrant is John Cena, followed by, Bray Wyatt! (my favorite wrestler) Dolph Ziggler, Baron Corbin, and the phenomenal AJ Styles! The sixth spot is open to….. the winner of a battle royal starting right now! In my eyes just as good of a start to Smackdown as it was to RAW! I am excited for the second night in a row which is very rare given the recent WWE PPV’s. The commentating team consists of Mauro Ranallo, JBL, and David Otunga! (when is the last time you heard that name?)
Battle Royal
All wrestlers constantly try to eliminate each other to gain the upper hand. I can estimate about 16 wrestlers in this match. Elimination after elimination as the crowd watches in suspense. Whose it going to be? Breezango is working well together with a classic commercial interruption. A little fast considering we are only 16 minutes in and have had 2 breaks already! After the break we see the battle royal consisting of only 8 guys now. Alberto Del Rio takes control of the match but is quickly eliminated. After a few eliminations, we are down to the final four! Kane, Apollo Crews, Kalisto and Zack Ryder! I hope Crews wins! Crowd chanting Woo! Woo! Woo! for Zack Ryder. Exciting close drama with Zack Ryder botching a top rope move, slipping off the ropes! Kane eliminates Kalisto! Double broski boot on Kane and Apollo Crews. Giving Kane a chance to stand up and eliminate Zack Ryder by throat! Kane runs after Crews as he pulls the rope down and eliminates the big red machine! Apollo Crews is your 6th man in the number 1 contender match! Typical battle royal match, followed by an interview right near the apron by Renee Young with Apollo! A good way to start off the night let’s see how it continues.
In-between matches a vignette shows Shelton Benjamin returning to Smackdown! Which I reported first in this article HERE!
Natalya vs Becky Lynch
A rematch from Battleground which was not a bad match. A good technical exchange between the women with both female wrestlers taunting towards the crowd. Natalya behind the heel, Becky being face. Crowd chants Becky! Becky! The crowd cheers on energizing Becky Lynch. A few near falls, followed by another taunt by Natalya, and a commercial break. We continue with a series of aggressive forearms by Becky taking control of the match. She climbs to the top rope ascending with a flying leg drop across the throat of Natalya! 1….2….kickout! Sharpshooter attempt blocked with a german suplex on Becky. More submission attempts ending with a discus clothesline by Natalya to a close 2 count! A brief window opens as Becky Lynch locks in the disarmer for a tap out victory!! A Renee Young post interview is interrupted by Alexa Bliss and then Naomi! Carmella interrupts them introducing herself. And now Eva Marie’s music hits to a sea of boos! (I actually like Eva Marie) A strange entrance with a voiceover describing Eva Marie? Very unusual and weird honestly. A good match between Natalya and Becky Lynch, overshadowed by the introduction of the new era women which led to nothing unfortunately.
MizTv SegmOOOOHH! Maryse gets pissed and accepts the match on her husband’s behalf!
Randy Orton vs The Miz
This match seems to be a warmup match to get Randy back in the ballgame. Mis right away exits the ring. Miz tosses Randy out of the ring aggravating his right shoulder injury. He continues to stomp on it all over the ring. Throwing him into steel steps and rolling him back in the ring….RKO outta nowhere! Orton does not cover Miz, favoring his shoulder. Orton pumps the crowd up going into viper mode, hitting another RKO seconds later and now covering him for the 1….2….3! Randy Orton used 1 move twice in the match, which sends a message to Brock Lesnar, showing it only takes 1 RKO to send him to Viper Ville! A double segment between these guys not really showcasing a “new era” in Smackdown.
Heath Slater shows up and knocks out a random wrestler currently in the ring! He spews out frustration why he should have been drafted. Heath wants to be in the main event tonight! Heath starts the chant #SignHeathSlater , to the crowd’s approval, echoing on his side. Shane interrupts him asking for his resume.’ Heath Slater spits out his resume, while to much surprise………..Rhyno slips into the ring and GORES! Heath Slater! The crowd goes nuts as the hottest free agent Rhyno is signed to Smackdown!
Six Pack Challenge
Bray Wyatt vs John Cena vs Apollo Crews vs Dolph Ziggler vs AJ Styles vs Baron Corbin
Bray Wyatt enters first with his vintage…..”Buffalo“……..”I’m here,” to a good crowd ovation. Apollo Crews, Baron Corbin, Dolph Ziggler, AJ Styles, and John Cena follow in that order. The match starts and 2 seconds later they go to commercial! Another awful break, by the geniuses at WWE and USA! We return with Styles and Wyatt working as a team clearing the ring. Ziggler slides back into the ring gaining a near fall on Bray. With Bray still down AJ hits a 450 splash to another near fall on Bray. Chaos ensues as AJ knocks out Cena, then gets tossed by Apollo Crews. Corbin showcases his skills against Apollo with a great amount of intensity. Baron and Apollo fight for a while. All other wrestlers are still on the outside of the ring. Again with a commercial break! We return to a double Tower of Doom Pyramid knocking all 6 guys to the floor! Once more we see only Apollo Crews and Baron Corbin alone in the ring with everyone else outside. A close fall by Crews after a powerbomb, with Wyatt pulling the referee out! Bray spider walks, hitting apollo with a sister abigail, followed by Ziggler hitting him with the Zig-Zag! Cena AA to Ziggler! Cena AA to Styles!! 1…..2…..kickout!! Cena AA’s everyone to a bunch of boos! AJ Styles hits a phenomenal Elbow off the top rope! Ziggler superkicks AJ Styles!! 1…..2……3…!! I am in shock that Dolph Ziggler won this match! I honestly would have rather have Cena win who I hate but I guess Dolph Ziggler does deserve his shot in the new era! Ziegler celebrates as Dean Ambrose’s music hits to a great big cheer, coming down to the ring. Taunting Ziggler with the belt in hand! Decent show put on by Smackdown but I think they lose the first matchup between RAW and Smackdown.
On one show Finn Balor is the winner, and the other Dolph Ziggler? Ziggler should have got his shot a long time ago, but I guess they are making up for lost time. Dean Ambrose against Dolph Ziggler at SummerSlam only on the WWE Network! In my eyes Stephanie McMahon 1 Shane McMahon 0. How did you feel about this week’s show let me know in a comment below or tweet me @MAK10GATOR !!