Ever since we saw the first glimpses of this year’s epic Freddie Mercury film, Bohemian Rhapsody, people have been abuzz with questions of who Rami Malek is. Malek, who now happens to be an Oscar-winning actor, has actually been active since the early 2000s. His first memorable role was from Night at the Museum when he portrayed Ahkmenrah. After that, he had many roles on TV and was even cast in the highly successful Twilight Saga. Malek’s work on Mr. Robot was certainly noticeable, and we could never picture Mr. Robot without him in it. But Mr. Robot was more than Malek; and with the series ending after the coming fourth season, we could only think of all the reasons why we’re going to miss the show once it’s gone. Here are 20 reasons why Mr. Robot will certainly be missed.
1. Qwerty
You probably never thought you’d get attached to an onscreen character that has fins and gills and swims in a tank, did you? But you probably did. Most of us did. Something about Elliot’s fish just strikes the deepest emotional chords. Maybe it’s because Qwerty was Elliot’s only true companion. Qwerty never tells Elliot’s secrets away, and the fish has always been a source of comfort for the otherwise troubled hacker. We even got an episode where Qwerty spoke in a dream sequence. We’ll definitely miss Qwerty once the show is done. One fan from Horriblyamazingfilms.com even proposed that the entire show might’ve been about Qwerty. Who knows?
2. The paranoia
It may be odd to say, but there’s something about the thrill of Elliot’s psychology that just drew us in completely in every episode. You just never know what’s real or what’s not real in Mr. Robot, and that’s part of the charm of it all. The show makes us all guess. It makes us speculate. It makes us think. Not many shows can really do that. The twists and the questions–they are just so good. They practically induce obsessive tendencies even in the best of us.
3. The score
There have been many shows in the past and currently that have found success simply because they played the right kind of background music. Mr. Robot happens to be one of them. We’ve even found ourselves repeating episodes just for the sake of hearing the music from the show over again. The sounds are exactly techno-thriller, and they are the perfect embodiment of how we feel when watching the show.
4. The cinematography
We know. Who really thinks about cinematography when watching TV? You may not think about it outright, but modern television shows have increasingly become true artful works of cinematography (just think Games of Thrones). To put it into perspective, you should know that Niels Arden Oplev–the same guy that directed The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo–also directed the pilot episode for Mr. Robot. Wegotthiscovered.com said it plainly: that’s the standard for the show, and there aren’t that many things on TV today that can boast such quality.
5. The underdogs
No matter how you angle it, Mr. Robot is largely a portrayal of the underdog’s plight for equality–maybe even the plight to emerge on top. Elliot’s efforts along with his posse are all about taking down the top 1%. Mr. Robot will always be about inequality and the predicament of those in the bottom of the heap. The show has successfully touched those who watch it simply because it’s all too relevant to all of our lives. Unless you’re part of the 1%, which might mean you’re part of the problem, you really should know what we’re talking about. This is a show about the underdogs, and we’re going to miss seeing that onscreen.
6. Christian Slater
We remember loving Slater so long ago, and we never expected for him to come out of the woodwork like this. Slater has successfully won us over this time around, and we’re going to miss him terribly once the show is done. We really can’t think of any other roles Slater has played in the past that’s as memorable as Mr. Robot. He’s the title character for crying out loud. He’s pivotal to the success of the show as much as Malek was–but more on him later. For now, let’s just say that we love Mr. Robot, and we now love Christian Slater more than we did in the 90s.
7. The female characters
The Guardian got it right online: the female characters on Mr. Robot definitely drive the show. It’s one thing to have strong characters on any show–we find that all the time. But it’s definitely another thing to have these characters so well rounded and so well written that they’re actually believable. We’re giving much kudos to writer Sam Esmail for figuring out how to get it done.
8. E Corp
Sometimes, a villain comes around who’s so incredibly believable that you actually grow to hate that person or entity. The villain in question here is obviously E Corp and it’s fearlessly sociopathic leader Tyrell. Boy, how we love to hate on E Corp. But the underlying factor is the same reason why we’re going to miss even the villain on Mr. Robot. The characterization and the storytelling are just so authentic; it makes you wonder if E Corp could actually be real.
9. The storyteller
Speaking of Mr. Robot’s storytelling, we’d have to give Mr. Sam Esmail his own segment here. There’s something magical in this particular project in the fact that the story–as confusing as it may seem at times–always somehow works itself out. This is all thanks to the magical talents of Esmail and the fact that he’s got the show’s vision on lockdown since the beginning. The show has never and will never spiral out of control, and we’ve got Esmail to thank for that as well. He’s given us all such a wonderful story in Mr. Robot, one that we’re likely to revisit time and time again. So yes, we’ll definitely miss him too.
10. The diversity
While we might expect diversity to be a requirement these days, it’s still largely lacking on mainstream media. It’s kind of pathetic in a sense because there are plenty of talents out there that come from different backgrounds. On this note, however, we’re also talking about cultural diversity. Mr. Robot not only manages to feature an actor with Egyptian background; the show also talks heavily about mental health issues, LGBTQ topics, and so forth. This particular website praises the show for actually making an effort. We do as well, and we’ll miss seeing it on the little screen.
11. The hacking
For so many years, Hollywood has portrayed hacking as something that’s cool and sexy. The reality of it is quite different, as shown by Mr. Robot. The show is probably as close to the real deal as possible when it comes to hacking. Truth is, and no we don’t know this first hand, hacking is probably one of the most tedious things you could ever spend your time doing. No wonder why Elliot is all messed up. It’s not glamorous, but we love watching it regardless.
12. New York
The Big Apple is breeding ground for shows. There are plenty of shows out there that feature this city as its background, its breathing room. The different with Mr. Robot’s approach is in its authenticity. It isn’t about the wealthy wives that live on the Upper East Side nor is it about the crazies that party all night in the Meatpacking District. Those are all clichés that should be avoided on television as much as possible. Mr. Robot takes us to the everyday New York–the places where people actually live and breathe in. It’s gritty but real.
13. The tech
Of course we’re going to miss the tech. Mr. Robot is one of only a handful of shows that know and portray the Internet the way it actually is. The Internet is a heavy part of our lives today, and According to 101 Reasons, Mr. Robot shows this reality on the show with the most casual care. Again, it goes back to the authenticity of it all. Mr. Robot doesn’t just throw tech-heavy terminologies, content, and ideas just because. Everything is thought out the way it should be.
14. The humor
We’ve smiled. We’ve chuckled. Yes, we’ve even given the occasional laugh. This is part of Mr. Robot’s wit and character. The humor is so dark; you probably might have to be partly messed up in the head to appreciate it or to even get it. Remember the episode of the 80s sitcom? It’s probably one of the most memorable moments on the show, and it’s one that made us all laugh like no other.
15. The surprises
Nothing about this show is predictable. You’d know this even after watching only one episode. It isn’t just about the plot twists or the storytelling. The premise of the whole show is just dripping with mystery. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up with Mr. Robot. But that’s what makes the show so attractive. The surprises are game changers. The show keeps us guessing, and you always think you know what’s going to happen next. But somehow, we never do.
16. The cultural outlook
We’ve already established how authentic Mr. Robot is, but the show really takes it to the next level. It almost gives us a lesson on how to be better human beings. According to Whatculture.com, Mr. Robot portrays society just the way we are: hypocritical and corrupt. We’ll miss having this kind of honesty on television. And the fact that Mr. Robot celebrates the anti-culture is such a refreshing thing. If we hear one more thing about a certain family that constantly dominates the media, we’d probably lose all hope in humanity. This is really a plea for Mr. Robot to stay and keep us grounded.
17. The philosophy
Mr. Robot is an incredibly smart show. A quick Google search of Mr. Robot quotes could easily change your life. The fact is, the show is exceptionally introversive. The dialogue reaches on a deeper level than most things you come across with on a daily basis. Would it be too much to say that this show could change lives? Maybe. But the philosophy of Mr. Robot is enough to make you question certain things about life and the way that we all live it.
18. The talent
It all comes down to this: the talent on this show is so tremendous that it’s hard to deny. We’re talking about both sides of the camera here. The writers, the actors, and everyone else in between deserve distinct recognition for the impressive art they managed to pull off in the last three years and will continue to pull off until the show is finished. We’ll miss the talent, for sure. Here’s hoping that collaboration would happen again one day in our lifetime.
19. Elliot
There’s so much to say about this character. Elliot is one of the most unique characters we’ve seen in a long time on television. He’s wonderfully nuanced. He’s a complex layer of emotions and he’s surprisingly relatable despite his mental afflictions and unreliable narration. This article asks whether Elliot Alderson is a hero. The answer to that is purely subjective. But if there’s one character on television that makes us feel more human, it could only be Elliot. And we’ll definitely miss trying to figure him out.
20. Rami Malek
This must be obvious to all, but saying that we’ll miss Malek onscreen is an understatement. Malek more than proved his talents through this series. He brought to life a complicated character, and he did it with such skill–it’s admirable. Malek could only go up from here, and he’s already started on that uphill trek. Malek’s performance on this show is worthy of every accolade, and the dedication he has on his character is not something that we see all the time. We’ll miss all of it. We’ll miss Mr. Robot. We’ll miss Malek. But we sure are looking forward to seeing him do bigger and better things.
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