"Mr. Robot" was never remotely on the level of either of those shows when it comes to pop culture or popularity. So of course nobody is gonna be discussing it as much.
Fred.
"Mr. Robot" Season 4 Official Thread
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"Mr. Robot" was never remotely on the level of either of those shows when it comes to pop culture or popularity. So of course nobody is gonna be discussing it as much.
Fred.
TheDarceKnight
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I still know people that don’t want to get into it because of 2 things
1. the name of the show
2. it was on USA and not HBO, SHO, or even AMC or FX
no matter how great the reviews are, some people just have a hard time believing that a show on a network like USA with a name like Mr Robot can be on the level of Breaking Bad, The Wire, etc. It’s unfair but those things are a legitimate barrier to entry for some folks.
The Devil's Advocate
Call me Dad
I'm not talking pop culture and popularity... I'm talking bout the brehs right in this thread who was saying it.. The same ones, along with myself, who were in every thread, watching from day 1. Quality wise, there were much higher hopes than "not talked about but once or twice a year"
Cave Savage
Feminist
It nevered mattered to me what network a show is on, this show just had a mediocre ending (IMO) compared to Breaking Bad, The Shield, The Wire, etc.
Cave Savage
Feminist
I was addicted to this show but was very disappointed that it ended with back to back Kevin Finnerty tier episodes
Ending was meh to me but I loved the series. Will go back eventually.
I finally decided to get to season 4
And this shyt is trash as fukk
I'm on ep 6 right now and this shyt so dry so far this season
And this shyt is trash as fukk
I'm on ep 6 right now and this shyt so dry so far this season
Bryan Danielson
Jmare007 x Bryan Danielson x JLova = King Ghidorah
I finally decided to get to season 4
And this shyt is trash as fukk
I'm on ep 6 right now and this shyt so dry so far this season
THEY gonna kill you.
And its gonna glorious
Not pro or against it....... but just want to be a spectator in what’s the come
AnonymityX1000
Veteran
I was glad it was not real. That would have been some corny shyt to do in the final season.
They did the final conflicts in the wrong order. They should have gotten all the emo split personality stuff out of the way first. We meet the real Elliot and the real Elliot takes down White Rose and the Dark Army. Dom and Elliot's sister thing where they have their romance should be have been the final episode. It would have improved the final season. Most people were in this for the Dark Army vs Elliot conflict, if you save it for last people would be more receptive to Elliot finding out who he really is.
RennisDeynolds
I am untethered and my rage knows no bounds!
FX shows get no respect or love in the real world
that’s my GOAT channel ....that’s another thread thoughmr. Robot was a breakout hit for USA in terms of prestige and I think it was strong ratings wise. USA has always had good ratings for their shows I think though
I think Mr. Robot is a bit technical for the super casual viewer, they used to “hacking” as the weirdos typing fast on the same keyboard like CSI
you actually have to pay attention
I have it relatively high on the list of shows that have actual endings, but I agree the end was wrapped up pretty nicely for a show that loved a good gut punch for the viewers.
I did a full rewatch of this and The Americans during the beginning of quarantine.
both shows that deal in heavy tension moments and espionage, and both shows that have true endings.
I'd have to take The Americans over Robot
I'd have thought Robot would hit is with some real darkness or loss. they did some REALLY bad shyt over the course of the show in what was a pretty short actual timeframe.
I don't care at all about Dom, but probably woulda been more real if Darlene got caught up with the dead body in that house.
Philthy Phil and Lay it Down Liz took 2 kid sized L's
I did a full rewatch of this and The Americans during the beginning of quarantine.
both shows that deal in heavy tension moments and espionage, and both shows that have true endings.
I'd have to take The Americans over Robot
I'd have thought Robot would hit is with some real darkness or loss. they did some REALLY bad shyt over the course of the show in what was a pretty short actual timeframe.
I don't care at all about Dom, but probably woulda been more real if Darlene got caught up with the dead body in that house.
Philthy Phil and Lay it Down Liz took 2 kid sized L's
TheDarceKnight
Veteran
That’s dope that it didn’t matter to you, but it definitely did some people. I’m embarrassed that it mattered to me. I just didn’t believe USA Network could put out a truly elite level series, especially called Mr. Robot. I’ve gotten a few people to watch the show and without fail, I’ve had to be like, “just don’t think about the name. It’ll make sense really quick and it’s not as goofy as it sounds. Also even though it’s on USA but there’s still plenty of cursing and sex and violence.”
I thought they fumbled a bit on the ending too. And btw The Wire’d ending is slept on. I’ve heard people say it was half a cop-out ending, but thematically it made sense with the series abd I liked it a lot.
TheDarceKnight
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FX shows get no respect or love in the real world
mr. Robot was a breakout hit for USA in terms of prestige and I think it was strong ratings wise. USA has always had good ratings for their shows I think though
I think Mr. Robot is a bit technical for the super casual viewer, they used to “hacking” as the weirdos typing fast on the same keyboard like CSI
FX was so dope. The Shield, Rescue Me, and Nip Tuck all running at the same time was a crazy period. Justified. Atlanta. Edit: I forgot Fargo. AHS. ACS. SOA. Yeah FX is a slept on network.
Also you’ll appreciate this.
Cave Savage
Feminist
I get what you're saying. I didn't mind that it was on USA Network but I never checked that channel for scripted originals before.
Mr. Robot had strong ratings in Season 1 but plummeted after that, and can't be explained by less people having cable now than in 2015. Their show Queen of the South has maintained good ratings over the same time period. So something about Mr. Robot must have kept the audience from holding on.
FX was so dope. The Shield, Rescue Me, and Nip Tuck all running at the same time was a crazy period. Justified. Atlanta. Edit: I forgot Fargo. AHS. ACS. SOA. Yeah FX is a slept on network.
Also you’ll appreciate this.
FX is the shyt but keep in mind they had Sons of Anarchy which was huge. Snowfall has over a million live viewers plus whatever it gets on demand, DVR and streaming.
And yeah, I tried to get my parents into Mr. Robot but they couldn't get into it after two episodes because of the technical stuff plus they found Darlene to be super annoying.