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Mr. Robot vs. the Criticism of Matt Zoller Seitz

This is my long-promised post answering the season-long and ongoing criticism of Mr. Robot by critic Matt Zoller Seitz (Vulture).

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Who Is Mr. Robot's Landlord? eps 2.9_pyth0n-pt2.p7z

This is my recap of S2E eps 2.9_pyth0n-pt2.p7z

On this episode Elliot realizes an uncomfortable truth, Darlene sees herself in pictures, and many theories are debunked.

Sadly, this is the end of our Season 2 journey friends. Who is Mr. Robot's Landlord? Is done until next Fall. Thanks so much for all the support.

Still several episodes of Halt and Catch Fire to go and soon you will see my recaps of The Flash and Luke Cage.

Who Is Mr. Robot's Landlord? eps 2.9_pyth0n-pt1.p7z

Mr. Robot eps 2.9_pyth0n-pt1.p7z

My recap of one of the most interesting and challenging episodes of #Mr. Robot ever filmed.

On this episode, Angela meets the commodore, old friends return, cab drivers are confused, and Elliot negotiates his handshake agreements

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The DR Congo, China, Dr. Strangelove + Whiterose's Plan

Terry Colby led me to the DR Congo, to China, and to Dr. Strangelove?

I think I have figured out what the Dark Army is up to

Enjoy!

Who Is Mr. Robot's Landlord? eps 2.8_h1dden-pr0cess.axx

This is my recap of eps 2.8_h1dden-pr0cesses.axx

It could have been called "things fall apart" because everyone that Elliot cares about is put at risk during this episode. But, in fairness, there was a kiss.

Enjoy!

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Who Is Mr. Robot's Landlord? eps 2.7_init_5.fve

Sometimes, Mr. Robot seems like a meticulously designed set of nesting boxes. Expose the truth of one size box and it reveals only the smaller box beneath.

To me, this is one of the joys of watching this constantly challenging show. This week many nesting boxes were lifted, here is my take on what that lifting has revealed.

Enjoy!

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Who Is Mr. Robot's Landlord? eps 2.6_succ3ss0r.p12

Since this week's episode was focused on Darlene (to a great extent), I thought I would use that cool picture of her from the femtocell hotel hack.

Anyway, time for "Who's Mr. Robot's Landlord" for eps 2.6_succ3ss0r.p.12

I thought this was a really great episode. Enjoy!

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Who Is Mr. Robot's Landlord? Eps 2.5_h4ndshake.sme

Well, this was a big episode. Lots of truth revealed and many theories confirmed.

I am feeling pretty vindicated right now :)

If you have been reading my recaps, you know what I mean by that.

Mr- RobotJoshua B. HoeAugust 18, 2016#MrRobot Season 2, #MrRobotSeason2, #MrRobot, Mr. Robot, Who Is Mr. Robot's Landlord?, Sam Esmail, eps 2.5_h4ndshake.sme, Body Double, Brian De Palma, Elliot Alderson, Rami Malek, Verbal Kint, Kevin Spacey, Dr. Malcolm Crowe, Bruce Willis, Dil, Jaye Davidson, Mulholland Drive, The Usual Suspects, The Crying Game, Ray, Craig Robinson, The Careful Massacre of the Bourgeoisie, Stephen S. Marmer, Walter Sinnott-Armstrong, Stephen Behnke, Christian Slater, Edward Alderson, Dissociative Identity Disorder, Martin Wallstrom, Frank Putnam, E-Corps Messaging App, Joey Bada$$, Joanna Wellick, Stephanie Corneliussen, Angela Moss, Portia Doubleday, Dominique "Dom" DiPierro, Grace Gummer, fsociety, Phillip Price, Michael Cristofer, Darlene Alderson, Carly Chaikin, John BoehnerComment

Who Is Mr. Robot's Landlord? eps 2.4_m4ster_s1ave.aes

This was a masterful episode of Mr. Robot that leaves me, almost, at a loss for words (it's slave).

The episode included a really surreal 80's throwback section and some really important details and many Easter Eggs that I suspect will take me the rest of the week to figure out.

Get ready, this was a fun one. Enjoy "Who is Mr. Robot's Landlord!"

Mr- RobotJoshua B. HoeAugust 11, 2016Mr. Robot, #MrRobotSeason2, #MrRobot, #MrRobot Season 2, #USA, #USANetwork, eps 2.4_m4ster_s1ave.aes, Who Is Mr. Robot's Landlord?, word up wednesday, Imagine a world gone insane, Natural Born Killers, I Love Mallory, Oliver Stone, Rodney Dangerfield, I Love Lucy, Desi Arnaz, Lucille Ball, Sam Esmail, Suits, Up All Night, The Careful Massacre of the Bourgeoisie, Alf, Rami Malek, Elliot Alderson, Christian Slater, Carly Chaikin, Edward Alderson, E-Corps, Gideon Goddard, Tyrell Wellick, Martin Wallstrom, Wall Street, Greed Is Good, I Am An Energy Voter, Blue Velvet, David Lynch, Ray, Craig Robinson, Television, Guiding Light, Marquee Moon, Cisco, Michael Drayer, The Dark Army, fsociety, Angela Moss, Portia Doubleday, Dominique "Dom" DiPierro, Grace Gummer, B.D. Wong, B.D.Wong, whiterose, Zhang, Minister Zhang, Uighurs, Brian De Palma, Body Double, The Big Lebowski, Phillip Price, Michael Cristofer Comments

#MrRobot: Sam Esmail, Coups, and Responsive Easter Eggs

As promised here are more details of the other two Easter Eggs that people have been talking about in regards to Eps 2.2 of Mr. Robot.

Oh, also the Tweet I got today from Sam Esmail (seriously).

How cool is that?

Enjoy!

"Who Is Mr. Robot's Landlord?" Eps 2.2_init_1.asec

Another episode of Who is Mr. Robot's Landlord?

My recap of season Eps 2.2_init_1.asec

Elliot finally learns to embrace bifurcation, Joanna is confusing, and Angela gets shut down.

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Who's Mr. Robot's Landlord? eps 2.1_k3nel-pan1c.ksd

This is my recap of eps 2.1_k3rnal-pan1c.ksd

Is Ray a therapist or criminal mastermind? Is Dominique DiPierro going to solve the entire mystery and case in one episode? Who is Mr. Robot's Landlord?

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Who Is Mr. Robot's Landlord? eps 2.0_unm4sk-pt1.tc + pt2.tc

The return of Mr. Robot means the return of Who Is Mr. Robot's Landlord?

Tonight was two episodes in one and a great and often exciting start to what hopefully will be an amazing second season of one of my favorite shows!

Enjoy!

Mr- RobotJoshua B. HoeJuly 14, 2016Mr. Robot, #MrRobot, Who Is Mr. Robot's Landlord, eps2.0_unm4sk-pt1.tc, eps2.0_unm4sk-pt2.tc, #MrRobotSeason2, Vinyl (HBO), Halt and Catch Fire, Better Call Saul, Elliot Alderson, Rami Malek, fsociety, Tyrell Wellick, Martin Wallstrom, Christian Slater, Edward Alderson, Brad Pitt, Edward Norton, Fight Club, David Fincher, Sam Esmail, The Pixies, Where Is My Mind, Leon, Joey Bada$$, Ray, Craig Robinson, E-Corps, Seinfeld, Phil Collins, Take Me Hone, Take Me Home, Susan Jacobs, Sandrine Holt, Darlene Alderson, Carly Chaikin, Madam Executioner, Scott Knowles, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Phillip Price, Michael Cristofer, Angela Moss, Portia Doubleday, Joanna Wellick, Stephanie Corneliussen, Nancy Grace, Vanderpump Rules, Gideon Goddard, Michel Gill, Dominique "Dom" DiPierro, Grace Gummer Comments