Imagine Neo (The Matrix) before taking the red pill, Tyler Durden’s ensuing empathy towards quasi-existentialism in Fight Club, throw in a subtle mix of Renton’s battle with addiction in Trainspotting and Joe Goldberg’s gripping narration in You and you got yourself one of the best TV series that you can get your hands on in The Robot.
This show is insistent in confronting stereotype tech movies such as Swordfish and The Net and unintentionally making censurable similar uninspiring TV pieces (such as Dexter and Scorpion) for mediocre depictions of how a true technology-based show should sound and feel like.
Apparently, while The Robot is full of technical jargon, the well-written script promises the hackers’ vernacular will be just as easy to understand.
Ramek Malik’s character Elliot (a computer genius) is caught in a dilemma to understand the human psyche by trying to figure out the boundaries of right and wrong as he singlehandedly takes down the largest capitalist conglomerate in the world is charming, psychotic, and poetic in every sense of the word. His narration is a litany of wit and condescension which I found admirable. In fact, I won’t be surprised if you end up taking down quotes every so often. I did. Lol!
Binge watch this. You have no choice. Mr. Robot will reel you in and keep you glued to your couch for hours.
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