That much is clear when Whiterose shoots Price in the middle of the street and retreats to her home to prepare for her early curtain call. That’s not just the motto of Esmail’s favourite reality tv show, it’s also a sentiment Mr. ROBOT - “Forbidden” Episode 403 - Pictured: (l-r) BD Wong as Minister Zhang, Jing Xu as Wang Shu - (Photo by: Elizabeth Fisher/USA Network)Įxpect the unexpected. This feels like the goodbye Angela deserved. Angela being alive is impossible and somewhat unfair to an audience that likes to be toyed with but not banged around past the point of enjoying the ride.Īllowing us and the characters to process her death this way is a celebration of its own. There’s misdirection and then there’s just being plain rude. Robot didn’t go through with the “Angela’s not really dead” scheme. Seeing Elliot’s sister, who is just as broken at the mention of Angela as Elliot, rise above the pain and put on that iconic mask like some kind of vigilante hero, is worth celebrating. It’s Darlene who resurrects fsociety to take down the Deus group in a grand display of public humiliation. It seems only fitting that she is the key to its endgame - and really, the key to the success of “409 Conflict”.Īt the end of the day, it’s Darlene who steps up to take down Whiterose. ROBOT - “Conflict” Episode 409 - Pictured: Carly Chaikin as Darlene Alderson - (Photo by: Scott McDermott/USA Network)ĭarlene has been a pivotal part of this series since the beginning. This episode also demonstrates how stale even the most crucial scenes can come off as when the layout of the scene is working against itself. Robot’s dialogue can be when complemented by the right direction and score. This episode demonstrates how incredible Mr. That being said, I don’t think the opening scene’s circular dialogue is the best way to showcase such a pivotal conversation. And it’s rather smart of the series to make Darlene a key component in its endgame given how important her relationship with her brother is to viewers. Robot has planned, his intentions are not to hurt Elliot anymore than he has to. Thankfully, this series has laid the proper groundwork and we know whatever Mr. Just last week the idea of having Slater in the driver’s seat again seemed almost comforting but that quickly changes once we hear he is ready to orchestrate another plan behind Elliot’s back. ![]() Robot, who I was so close to trusting, reveals to Elliot’s other alter egos that he knows quite a lot more about this “other” personality than he lets on. You don’t know what’s coming next, you just know it’s going to be interesting. ![]() Robot’s way of storytelling ever so captivating. Opening this episode with a meeting of minds is unexpected in all the ways that make Mr. ROBOT - “Request Timeout” Episode 408 - Pictured: (l-r) Evan Whitten as Young Elliot Alderson, Rami Malek as Elliot Alderson - (Photo by: Elizabeth Fisher/USA Network) ![]() Robot walk us through another successful hack is every bit the nostalgic trip down memory lane it needs to be. Before the days of exploding buildings and grand New York showdowns, there was a group of hackers in a run-down arcade looking to make a point. In every sense of the way, this episode is a call back to the storylines that put this show on the map, even after Elliot takes over. Robot was the one calling the shots and pushing Elliot into the ocean to make a point. The change in leadership is reminiscent of the fsociety’s early days when Mr. Robot on the phone looks too cool not to work around.Įlliot’s absence opens the door for Mr. Elliot knows better than anyone when an authority figure is trying to use their manipulative tactics to get what they want.īesides, the transition between Elliot and Mr. And while this show could have easily had Elliot stay away longer, bringing him back to address Whiterose’s Angela ploy just feels right. Robot saw a brief opening to put the spotlight on Elliot’s infamous alter ego and they took it. But it’s a move that feels necessary in the wake of all the crucial revelations surrounding Elliot. ROBOT - “Conflict” Episode 409 - Pictured: Carly Chaikin as Darlene Alderson - (Photo by: Scott McDermott/USA Network)Īn almost Rami Malek-less episode is a bold move for this series in its final hours. Esmail is giving us a win and we will gladly take it. ![]() Regardless of how terrifying we know Elliot’s “other” personality will be, we have a moment to celebrate the successes of this hack-tastic episode with the remaining members of fsociety. Where does a series go when the main villain’s plan has already been foiled? With Mr. Robot Season 4 Episode 9, “409 Conflict,” and with so much story left to tell, I’m not sure if we should cheer or cower in fear at what’s to come. Whiterose takes what looks to be her final bow on Mr. Robot delivers an episode that is equal parts triumphant and terrifying.
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