Wow, quite a lot happened on this one. I guess that on all storylines, the main message is the same: Whiterose fooled everyone: Elliot, Mr. Robot, Angela, Tyrell, Price, the FBI, the world, and most of all, us - the fricking viewers.
Tyrell finally finds out what happened with his wife and son from that piece-of-shit of a FBI boss. I swear I'm more pissed off at that guy than anyone involved in the Dark Army, despite the mom issues that are displayed to us at some points. I was not a fan of how they got rid of Joanna early in the season, but seeing the effect it takes on Tyrell and how it might affect his approach to the Dark Army, it makes me think it's for a good cause. And he was lied to as much as the others, including Mr. Robot himself, which means there could be an anti-Dark-Army revolution soon enough. That shot with Tyrell and the brown-ish background before he was told the truth had an eerie, fitting look.
When the "previously on" montage before the episode showed Trenton and Mobley, I got very excited - we finally get to see what happens on that side of things! (and by the way, I loved the editing done on the "previously on" in pretty much all of the season so far) Then... I continued watching, and got very sad. FBI learns from Tyrell the identity of those responsible for the attacks... and of course they are Trenton and Mobley. The way they set it up during the whole episode was so unpredictable, because they made things to look predictable. Not just showing that couple after all this time, but the attempted escape and all those scenes, it makes it seem like there is something these characters will do - the scenes and those great TV discussions with Leon make it seem like we shouldn't worry (I'd love to have a conversation with that guy, quite honestly, as long as the Dark Army isn't involved).
And even at the end, when the agents are approaching, even when it's clear they are staging this, I'm still thinking "this is typical TV, I'm sure they are suddenly in some other basement, and they are deceiving me"... but they were not. Trenton and Mobley are dead and Mr. Robot is fucking far to being typical TV.
Dom, a character who I didn't really pay attention to (compared to others) until this season, immediately knows something is off and, without skipping the beat, goes to the wall with all the persons of interest and knows Whiterose is responsible. I think she is also aware that something stinks regarding her boss, shown when she almost confronted him - I'm hoping she starts realising this and calculates her moves towards not getting kicked out of the FBI. If that Tyrell-Mr. Robot alliance ever happens, it would be interesting to have an FBI source...
The episode had almost no Elliot this week and small amounts of Mr. Robot, who went looking for Irving. But before he did that, he made Krista - a character I'm always glad to see appearing again - realise that Elliot/Mr. Robot could be involved in Five Nine and the attacks, which is an interesting wrinkle. I'm shocked to see that Mr. Robot has also been deceived and was unaware of the plan regarding the attacks - and pleasantly surprised at his disapproving reaction. I imagined he might excuse the attacks for other purposes, but he didn't. Perhaps the low point of the episode was Irving taking Mr. Robot to that place, showing him that odd party only to waltz in and leave him there, it feels like a careless loose end to spark Mr. Robot's anger. I wonder what follows from that.
The work Portia Doubleday has done as Angela Moss has been wonderful, but this season in particular her scenes leave me in awe. This actress has portrayed every emotion in the wide range of emotions Sam Esmail required in a way that feels demanding of admiration. I keep thinking that I cannot imagine Elliot's story would have been possible with another actor, but now I've added Angela to that train of thought and I really hope Doubleday gets the deserved recognition for this season. I feel like a fool for still being confused at the "back to the future" hints, but at the moment it feels like Whiterose blinded Angela with science and she was the most tricked of them all. Can she bounce back after being one of the main instruments of thousands of deaths?
Perhaps the best scene overall was the conversation between Price and the big culprit, Whiterose, with the revelation that Whiterose's motives are a grudge against Price because he had to ask for something twice. The intensity of the conversation, the little glimpses to blurred figures in the background looking at them as Price's tone was being raised - until everyone looked - and that stupid pink color, how memorable can a scene be?
Also, for those who watch the show on Amazon Prime (I do in the UK), I just noticed the description for the episode and it's hilarious, just had to share it, it says exactly:
"mr. robot wants answers. price whiterose. fbi closes in. knight time in the desert. angela hits the rewind button. a lot."
Let's hope that Trenton was telling the truth about that automated email...
I think Lucas and Konvar sum it up very well. Since episode 4 I've said what a helluva episode, and each episode keeps out doing the previous one. Jeez this show is amazing in so many ways.
At this point no matter what happens next I don't think I'm ever going to take any other villain seriously, can you blame me?
This show is full of great characters portrayed by talented actors and actresses but Whiterose is something else entirely, wow. And after this episode in true Mr. Robot fashion I have no idea what to expect for the rest of the season!
One absolutely harrowing hour of television. At some points horrifying, at other points painful, but at no points comfortable. This show continues to prove that it knows how to keep you on your toes while pushing the boundaries of just how good a television show can be.
There is no greater gift one can offer the cause than everything.
Whiterose's Assistant
Anyone else had the Breaking Bad vibes?
Holy shit.....
I mean.. I just.. Holy shit..
Disapointing, specially when compared to the previous ones. Not much happens and you know how it will end in the first seconds. Two hackers characters we haven't seen in a long time ? Of course they're gonna put everything on them. But they could talk, so obviously they got to be dead. Hope it will lead to some great Dom action though, she knows something's wrong I think the whole thing is a little botched. Why would they kill themselves before knowing the FBI was coming ? And if they knew how long ago did they die ? Why not try to finish the attack ? And leave every evidence on display ? Was the attack really ready to go ? Also how targeting plane would fit in fsociety goals ? And why would they turn off the lights?
Also wtf with the car scene ? The guy's digging, you can't wait one minute for her to remove your restraints and prefer taking the risk of letting her drive ? And please, even if you don't know how to drive, anybody can turn a wheel, even on your first try. How hard would it be to go out of range before trashing the car ? That was totally ridiculous.
Still some great scenes. Angela's gone totally nuts.
Leon is a great side character, and yeah for the Knight Rider opening.
Loved Irving's comment, that's so true. And the small remark about the revolution could have a huge impact on Mr Robot.
Krista now knows that Eliot but I can't see that going into interesting developments, more into boring useless side story obstacles that lead nowhere.
The Whiterose/Price confrontation is just excellent.
Ok-ish episode. Angela's character is no longer with us... with or without its just the same. The actress just has to look crazy and that's all...unfortunately she is not capable of doing that either. Eliot's sister.... what's her name? Nevermind she doesn't matter jn this season, she just has a line here and there. I guess writters don't know if they should kill the character or not (this means lack of vision, so show is almost over). Dom.... what can we say about Dom. Well... writters wrote she has to believe there's more...and she complies. They offer no motivation, no hints no nothing. The fact the actress is extremely terrible doesn't help either. It is being forced onto us....just so we can have the illusion of some good fighting evil. Eliot went missing this episode...so not much happened. I couldn't care less about Trent and Mobely...i was fine with them out of the picture. Maybe it was due to Turkey day...or i.dont know, but the whole episode lacked action and substance...its like the death of the 2 hackers was soemthing easy...as a backup in case they need a break. I give it a 5...at best
Those last few minutes might have been one of the most anxiety inducing and well done episodes of the whole show. Sam Esmail really is a genius.
An ending which remember me the movie SAW 2.
Damn. Solid writing on this one, I feel no shame to admit that I was cheering for the Dark Army and totally hated Dom. And it's amazing that in 2 episodes. They've converted me to a Dark Army hater. That plot twist was something else.
Shout by konvarBlockedParentSpoilers2017-11-23T04:59:14Z
It's okay guys. I can just rewind the episode and Trenton and Mobley will be alive!