Mr. Robot (2015)
A gripping psychological thriller about a brilliant, troubled hacker drawn into a shadowy conspiracy to dismantle corporate America from within.
Mr. Robot - Series Information
- Original Title: Mr. Robot
- First Air Year: 2015
- Last Air Year: 2019
- Created by: Sam Esmail
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Crime, Drama
- Content Rating (US): TV-MA
- Number of Seasons: 4
- Number of Episodes: 45
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: June 24, 2015 (United States - TV-MA), June 24, 2015 (Canada - 14+), June 24, 2015 (United Kingdom - 12), June 24, 2015 (Germany - 16), June 24, 2015 (France - 18), June 24, 2015 (India - U), June 24, 2015 (New Zealand - 16), June 24, 2015 (Australia - MA 15+), June 24, 2015 (Brazil - 16), June 24, 2015 (Mexico - B)
- Networks: USA Network
- Production Companies: Anonymous Content, UCP, Esmail Corp
- Production Countries: United States of America
- Alternative Titles: Sr Robot, Господин Робот, Janob Robot, Пан Робот, Mr. Robot: Sociedade Hacker, آقای ربات, מר. רובוט
Mr. Robot - Plot
A young programmer, Elliot, suffers from a debilitating anti-social disorder and decides that he can only connect to people by hacking them. He wields his skills as a weapon to protect the people that he cares about. Elliot finds himself in the intersection between a cybersecurity firm he works for and the underworld organizations that are recruiting him to bring down corporate America.
Mr. Robot - Trailer
Watch the official trailer and see the world through Elliot's fractured, electrifying perspective:
Control is an illusion.
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Mr. Robot - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Sam Esmail
Main Cast
- Rami Malek
- Christian Slater
- Carly Chaikin
- Martin Wallström
- Portia Doubleday
- Michael Cristofer
- Grace Gummer
- BD Wong
- Stephanie Corneliussen
- Vaishnavi Sharma
Writers
- Sam Esmail
- Kyle Bradstreet
- Randolph Leon
- Adam Penn
- Courtney Looney
Executive Producers
- Chad Hamilton
- Kyle Bradstreet
- Sam Esmail
- Steve Golin
- Joseph E. Iberti
Mr. Robot - FAQs
Is Mr. Robot based on a true story?
Mr. Robot is not based on a specific true story, but creator Sam Esmail drew heavily from real-world hacking events, including the 2010 Stuxnet attack and Anonymous operations. The show's technical accuracy was widely praised by cybersecurity professionals, lending it an unusually authentic feel for a fictional drama.
Where can you stream Mr. Robot?
Mr. Robot is available to watch free with ads on Tubi TV. It can also be purchased digitally on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All four seasons are available across these platforms in the United States.
What is the ending of Mr. Robot explained?
The series finale reveals that Elliot himself is an alternate personality — a 'mastermind' created by the real Elliot to cope with trauma. The true Elliot reclaims control, undoing the 5/9 hack's damage. The ending reframes the entire series as a journey through dissociation, identity, and ultimately, self-acceptance.
Who are the main actors in Mr. Robot?
Mr. Robot stars Rami Malek as hacker Elliot Alderson and Christian Slater as the enigmatic Mr. Robot. The principal cast also includes Carly Chaikin, Martin Wallström, Portia Doubleday, Michael Cristofer, Grace Gummer, BD Wong, Stephanie Corneliussen, and Vaishnavi Sharma.
How many seasons does Mr. Robot have?
Mr. Robot ran for four seasons on USA Network, comprising 45 episodes in total. Season 1 had 10 episodes, Season 2 had 12, Season 3 had 10, and Season 4 had 13. The series concluded in December 2019 with a widely acclaimed finale.
Did Mr. Robot win any awards?
Yes. Mr. Robot earned major recognition, including a Golden Globe for Best Drama Series and a Golden Globe for Rami Malek as Best Actor in a Drama Series, both in 2016. The show also received multiple Emmy nominations and won a Peabody Award for its authentic portrayal of hacking culture.
What is the content rating for Mr. Robot?
Mr. Robot is rated TV-MA in the United States, indicating it is intended for mature audiences only. The series contains strong language, graphic violence, depictions of drug use, and themes involving mental illness, trauma, and sexual content. Viewer discretion is strongly advised.
What are shows similar to Mr. Robot?
Viewers who enjoyed Mr. Robot often recommend Westworld, Black Mirror, True Detective, Fargo, and Utopia for their similarly dark, cerebral storytelling. Silicon Valley offers a lighter take on tech culture, while Narcos and Marvel's Daredevil share the show's gritty, morally complex narrative sensibility.
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